In late May 2010, thirty-nine giant tortoises were released onto the Galapagos’ Pinta Island. Called the “Pinta Project 2010“, the release and monitoring of the tortoises is definitely a team effort that includes Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment, the Galapagos Conservancy, Galapagos National Park, State University of New York, and the Huston Zoo. Pinta Island has [...]
By Beth Conway
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Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Galapagos Cruises, Natural Environment, best practices, environment
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Tagged adventure life, ecotourism, galapagos, Galapagos Cruises, wildlife, conservation, lonesome george
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Following an intense two years of research, the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) has recently released their Galapagos Known Species Checklist. Teachers, students, scientists, travelers and wildlife enthusiasts in general are encouraged to download and utilize the comprehensive list to further understand the delicate environment of the Galapagos. While this list is just phase one of [...]
Continuing my love affair with Alaska, I’m living vicariously through Adventure Lifer, Marissa, and this short clip of her adventures in Alaska. In mid-May, Marissa spent a week in the famous panhandle. Spreading her time between hiking to caves, a camping trip, taking a polar plunge, and sea kayaking in one of the last remaining [...]
Wildlife has come to define Alaska. Images of grand grizzlies, a breaching humpback whale, or a bald eagle snatching a salmon from a stream have come to symbolize the spirit of the United States’ largest state. The list of Alaskan wildlife is long and diverse. Here is a sampling of Alaska’s most famous inhabitants. BEARS [...]
March 26, 2010 – 12:16 pm
March 27, 2010 will bring with it the fourth annual Earth Hour — the world’s largest switch-off. Organized by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour is designed as a non-partisan movement, where the world’s communities, governments and organizations can come together to do something about climate change. To quote WWF: ‘The movement symbolizes that by [...]
February 3, 2010 – 1:11 pm
Flat Stanley: The ingenious little international phenomenon that encourages school children to expand their geography know-how and explore the world… arrived on my Missoula, Montana doorstep at the end of October, via US Post. He came compliments of my darling 6-year-old cousin, Evan, from Olive Branch, MS. The timing was perfect — I was only [...]
January 12, 2010 – 11:51 am
Galapagos Guide, Fabricio Chavez, filmed over a dozen eagle rays while leading a snorkeling tour in the Galapagos. The spotted eagle ray is recognized by the white spots on its body. Including its long tail, this ray can reach up to 16 feet long. While snorkeling in the Galapagos, visitors can also find sting and [...]
December 3, 2009 – 12:37 pm
An absolutely stunning day today! Due to departing Antarctica a half day early, the Expedition Leader requested permission for an additional landing in the Falklands. The landing was at Steeple Jason Island and the highlight was the largest Black Browed Ablatross nesting site in the world. Thousands of the enormous birds covered the beach and [...]
By Brian Morgan
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Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Antarctica Cruises, Brian in Antarctica, Small Ship Cruises, Travel Journal, Travel Product, Travel general
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Tagged adventure life, adventure travel, travel, wildlife, small ship cruise, expedition cruise, Antarctica cruise
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December 1, 2009 – 9:31 am
Good morning great Adventure Life friends!!! Just a quick note to let you all know that we have fallen in deep deep love with Antarctica. I will fill you in on all the details when we get back, but let’s just say … spectacular. Here’s a bit of our checklist: kayaking through icebergs, camping on [...]
By Beth Conway
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Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Antarctica Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Travel Journal, Travel Product, Woman's Trip to Antarctica, Women Adventure in Antarctica
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Tagged adventure life, adventure travel, Antarctica cruise, expedition cruise, small ship cruise, travel, wildlife
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November 30, 2009 – 1:05 pm
This morning I woke to ice on three sides of the ship. Being trapped with ice all around made for a wonderfully peaceful night of sleep and I felt energized all day. Weather around the ship was beautiful – sun poking through the sky and relatively warm. Unfortunately, 20 miles away, surrounding Snow Hill, was [...]
By Brian Morgan
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Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Antarctica Cruises, Brian in Antarctica, Small Ship Cruises, Travel Journal, Travel Product, Travel general
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Tagged adventure life, adventure travel, travel, wildlife, small ship cruise, Antarctica cruise
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