June 2007
Adventure Collection

Enjoy these autumn odysseys presented by Adventure Collection

Autumn is a prime time to adventure almost anywhere. The crowds of summer are gone and temperatures are ideal for active exploration. The Adventure Collectionís array of autumn odysseys cater to a wide range of interests and activity levels, in destinations around the world. Make the most of this splendid season with one of these journeys.

Don's Column

San Francisco-London-Nairobi Diary: The Size of the World

Iíve just returned from an altogether exhilarating safari in Kenya and Tanzania, which Iíll be writing much more about soon in the Feature Destination section of Donís Place. But before I do that, I wanted to write about the beginning of the trip, and the unexpected riches and revelations even that small slice of travel offered.
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Backroads: The Northeast Kingdom on Two Wheels

In Vermont, bicyclists are treated to a wooded landscape punctuated with whitewashed colonial homes, steepled churches and peaceful farmsteads. Join Backroads in the fall for a two-wheeled journey through this colorful landscape, as radiant leaves start to blanket town commons. In the Northeast Kingdom, you can slow down your pace. Swap tales on the porch of an old general store. Pedal on shady country lanes and earn that last spoonful of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
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Canadian Mountain Holidays: Bodacious in the Bugaboos

This September, get Bodacious in the Bugaboos. For female friends seeking a bit of adventure, there is nothing in the world quite like heli-hiking. Escape from everyday routines and immerse yourself in an inspirational, exhilarating get-away with other
like-minded and remarkable women. September 7 - 10, 2007.
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Lindblad Expeditions: Enlightening Fall Voyages

Lindblad Expeditionsí
far-ranging fall itineraries feature historic European capitals, the ever-changing landscapes of Americaís Pacific Northwest, and the pristine intimacy of the Lesser Antilles, all combined with the insight and experience of Lindbladís expert historians and naturalists. The result is
life-affirming travel that stimulates the heart and mind.
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Natural Habitat Adventures: Polar Bear Tours

Each October and November, the sub Arctic village of Churchill, Manitoba becomes "Polar Bear Capital of the World" providing small groups of nature enthusiasts with the opportunity to literally come face-to-face with the "King of the Arctic."
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O.A.R.S.: The Supernatural Desert Southwest

Join O.A.R.S. in Canyonlands National Park on a 6-day rafting excursion on the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon. Brilliant fall colors and the desertís dramatic blue sky stand in stark contrast to the redrock walls of the canyon and cooler fall temperatures are ideal for extended hikes to Native American pictographs and ruins.
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Off The Beaten Path: Utah Canyonlands - Hiking Zion, Bryce, and Escalante

Travel deep into the heart of canyon country to Zion, Bryce, and Escalante, three wildly different yet equally magical places. Each day you'll lace your boots and hit a new trail for a fresh experienceóand big gulps of fresh air. The end of the trail each day includes an excellent meal and beautiful surroundingsóinside and outóat distinctive desert lodges.
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Bushtracks: Private Air Safari from Casablanca to Capetown

Oct. 18 ñ Nov. 8, 2007. 22 days including Morocco, Mali, Niger, Gabon, the Congo basin and rainforest, Namibia and South Africa. Fly only by day, so views unfold on every flight. Snow-capped mountains, patterned desertscapes, geological formations, lakes, rivers, and remote villages offer a perfect backdrop to your exotic adventure. Your visit to the Sahara includes our private tented camp in Timia, Niger. A highlight will be Traditional Net Hunting with BaAka Pygmies in Central Africa Republic.
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Geographic Expeditions: Kilimanjaro by a New Route

GeoExís first summiters by our new Barafu-Crater Camp route have reported a gratifyingly grand experience. We switched to the new route when Kilimanjaro National Park closed the Western Breach approach, which we had used for many years. The new trail to the summit, like the old, avoids the crowded ìtouristî routes, and allows for a gradual, beautiful, and nicely acclimatizing six-day climb, from the equator to the arctic, as the saying goes. It also gives us the chance to make camp in the peakís crater, at over 18,000 feet. This is more than a dramatic and magic place a to Kilimanjaroís true highpoint, 19,340-foot Uhuru Peak, in only a couple of hours. In addition, we also offer a delightful pre-climb, four-night stay at Campi Ya Kanzi. Our trip departs August 24th, so please check out our website at or feel free to contact Lindsay Duxbury at 1-800-777-8183 for more information.


Micato Safaris:
African Splendor

Luxury and adventure await on Micato Safarisí 17-day African Splendour safari. Explore cosmopolitan Cape Town, the Winelands, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg and finally wing your way to East Africa, the heart of big game country. Exhilirating game drives through the Serengeti, Maasai Mara and Ngorongoro Crater reveal a world teeming with lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras and more. Retire each evening to luxurious accommodations and epicurean feasts. No wonder Micato Safaris has been voted ìWorldís Bestî by Travel+Leisure magazine every year since 2003.
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NOLS: Desert Education

The NOLS Sonoran Year is one of the longest courses in the history of outdoor education, 135 days, the equivalent of a year at college. The Sonoran Desert spans 120,000 square miles from the American Southwest to the tip of Baja California, Mexico. Youíll sea kayak, sail, climb and hike in this unique ecosystem while learning about the distinctive local cultures and leadership.
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About Adventure Collection

Formed in 2000, Adventure Collection comprises 10 of the world’s leading independent active travel companies: Backroads, Bushtracks Expeditions, Canadian Mountain Holidays, Geographic Expeditions, Lindblad Expeditions, Micato Safaris, Natural Habitat Adventures, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (OARS), and Off the Beaten Path.  For more information, visit www.adventurecollection.com.