Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Un/Mapped: The epic history of Polynesian voyagers, a milestone Arctic moment and six remarkable rainforests


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UN/MAPPED: Stories from                                            the world's remote places
The Heroic                                                      History of                                                      Polynesian Voyaging

"The Pacific Ocean is absolutely enormous, and basically empty," explains author and Harvard Review editor, Christina Thompson. Yet 1,000 years ago, the Polynesian people made voyages almost unimaginable in their length. Watch as Thompson takes us through the incredible history of the wayfinders who settled the last uninhabited part of the world.

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The World's                                                      Most Biodiverse                                                      Rainforests

The delicate balance of our planet is kept in check by verdant rainforests—havens of biodiversity teeming with half the world's plant and animal species. From the banks of the Amazon to the wilds of Alaska, take a look at six of these exquisite ecosystems you can experience on a Lindblad-National Geographic expedition.

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A Momentous                                                      Expedition in Arctic                                                      Svalbard

For the first time in our company history, we ventured to Arctic Svalbard in April—the earliest we have ever experienced this pristine archipelago. In this video voyage report, Founder and Co-chair of the Board Sven Lindblad reflects on the significance of the moment and the purpose-built, ice-class vessels that enabled it.

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Off the                                                      California Coast:                                                      Endemic Flora and                                                      Fauna of the Channel                                                      Islands

Close to California's coast but a world away, the Channel Islands are home to 145 endemic species that have developed in this isolated sanctuary. Discover the island fox, the island spotted skunk, the exceptionally rare Torrey pine forest, and other unique plants and animals that make up this national park.

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Stunning Fall                                                      Colors in New York's                                                      Hudson Valley 

The magic of autumn's transitional beauty radiates in buoyant hues of gold and amber. Our new Hudson River itinerary, launching in October 2022, explores among picturesque vistas, from the beautiful wetlands of the Constitution Marsh Audubon Center to the sprawling grounds of Storm King Art Center.

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