Expedition Stories | Articles and Videos

11/14/2013

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Diving with Whales in Patagonia

Undersea specialist Justin Hofman shares footage from his remarkable encounter with a southern right whale and her newborn calf.

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4/7/2018

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Photographer Kike Calvo's Experience on Staten Island, the Island at the End of the World

Photographer Kike Calvos shares memories of being aboard National Geographic Explorer’s historic inaugural visit to this pristine wilderness off the coast of Patagonia.

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1/29/2019

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Argentina's Staten Island Reopens for Lindblad Visitors

After more than 90 years, Argentina's Staten Island has reopened to visitors — but you'll have to travel with Lindblad for access. Find out how to visit.

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Wild Personalities: The Guanaco

Get to know this master of survival.

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Spectacular Birds of South America

From enormous seabirds to thumb-sized hummingbirds and on to parrots and penguins, these 10 standout South American species deserve a spot on every birder's list.

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4/9/2020

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Karukinka Natural Park: An Innovative Model of Conservation

Karukinka Natural Park is a very special place with a very special story.

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5/14/2020

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Peninsula Valdés: A Paragon of Conservation

Jutting into the South Atlantic Ocean, Argentina’s Peninsula Valdés is its very own Patagonian wild. There, calm and warm waters serve as a breeding haven for the endangered southern right whale, friendly-faced southern elephant seal, and stout southern sea lion.

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Wild South America: Music as Gateway to Culture

Ethnomusicologist Jacob Edgar will be joining Lindblad Expeditions' "Wild South America" expedition this fall. He's also invited talented local musicians to help guests make unforgettable cultural connections.

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Patagonia's Surreal Beauty

Discover the rare beauty of Torres del Paine National Park on a Lindblad-National Geographic Patagonia expedition.

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3/7/2022

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Why Patagonia Is a Photographer’s Paradise: Q&A with Krista Rossow

National Geographic Photography Expert Krista Rossow shares advice on photographing in Patagonia, one of her favorite destinations in the world.

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Orange grass in the foreground and blue mountains in the background frame a group of guanacos

3/8/2022

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Patagonia Wildlife: Spot the Region’s Big Five

Naturalist David Cothran never tires of observing Patagonia’s fascinating wildlife, including the "Big Five" species he highlights here.

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3/8/2022

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Patagonia's Must-See Sites: From Torres del Paine to Staten Island

Patagonia has long captivated adventurers with its remote and unspoiled tracts of wilderness Discover the five must-see places our travel experts have put at the top of the list.