A Dream Trip to Africa

An adventurous couple seeks Don’s advice: “We have spent most of our lives working and saving. Now we’re approaching the time when we’ll be able to enjoy the things we’ve been dreaming about doing. On the top of our list is a trip to Africa. We want to see wildlife and wild places but also learn about local cultures and people, too. What do you recommend?” Which five trips does Don single out for these travelers? Read more…

Feature Destination: Rafting the Wild

Don’s just back from a life-changing whitewater adventure on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Read his account of the rites and riches of life in the Idaho wilderness. Read more…

Interview: Ben Bressler:
Natural Attractions

The Founder and Director of Natural Habitat Adventures talks about the challenges and rewards of running planet-friendly nature explorations around the world. Read more…

Bookshelf: “Kite's Eye View:
India Between Earth and Sky”

Nicolas Chorier's brilliant new collection of kite-perspective photographs presents an illuminating aerial picture-puzzle of India old and ever-new. Read more...