Jul 24th, 2011 at 4:00PM:
Though everyone would agree that ice is king in Antarctica, the most powerful of natural elements, when it comes to the animal world the Leopard seal – 1,000 pounds of lightning fast muscle armed with a mouthful of sharp incisors – is the top of the food chain. While confident due to their size and position, they have been known to drag the occasional diver to the bottom of the ocean ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Chasing leopard seals in Antarctica
Jul 24th, 2011 at 4:00PM:
Though everyone would agree that ice is king in Antarctica, the most powerful of natural elements, when it comes to the animal world the Leopard seal – 1,000 pounds of lightning fast muscle armed with a mouthful of sharp incisors – is the top of the food chain. While confident due to their size and position, they have been known to drag the occasional diver to the bottom of the ocean ...Crowds flocking to Navy SEAL Museum
Jun 4th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
While Navy SEALs normally work in the shadows, they came into the international limelight on May 2 when they killed Osama bin Laden.
Now the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum has seen its daily attendance triple. The museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, documents the history of the SEALs from their humble beginnings in 1943 as the Naval Combat Demolition Teams and Underwater Demolition Teams to the ...Video of the Day - Underwater in the Galapagos
Mar 15th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
I'm not one to shy away from a good adventure. I've bungee jumped Victoria Gorge, plummeted from a plane at 15,000 ft, and stood atop the summit of Kilimanjaro.
But the thought of strapping a cylinder to my back and descending into the depths of the ocean mildly terrifies me.
If there was one video that could change that and make me reconsider my fear, it would be today's Video ...
Santa Claus to seals: 5 California sights worth visiting
Apr 26th, 2010 at 3:30PM:
You already know the Southern California's top tourist attractions by heart. Disneyland. Hollywood. Hearst Castle. Ever wonder what else is out there? Here are five great lesser-known attractions to check out on your next visit to the Golden State.
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
Wildlife is often entertaining, and you will get more than your money's worth (it's free) by making a ...Laminate maps and printed directions - Road trip tip
Mar 8th, 2010 at 11:14AM: Passengers eat, drink, and frequently move in and out of the car during a road trip. A paper map or set of printed directions easily gets shoved into a seat during a stop, or worse yet, ruined if food or drink is spilled on it. Upon arrival, directions and maps are even more likely to get misplaced or damaged. To keep maps and directions safe during the trip, laminate them.
For around $30, a ...Australia's Macquarie Island
Dec 10th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Have you ever had an obese, wild baby elephant seal drop its head in your lap and slobber nose love all over you? It melts a heart faster than a Snickers in a microwave, really.
Macquarie Island (pronounced mak-worry) is Australia's southernmost point, a tiny spit of an island some 940 miles (1,500 km) southeast of Tasmania. For you mariners out there that's a three-day sail from Hobart-past ...Train like a SEAL on your next adventure vacation
Sep 2nd, 2009 at 8:00AM: Some travelers like to take a nice, quiet vacation. They fly off somewhere sunny and warm, then sit on a beach, sipping a fruity drink with an umbrella in it. Others prefer something a bit more active, embarking on an adventure that can test their mind and body alike. SEAL Training Adventures was created specifically for those types of individuals, giving them a taste of what it like to be part of ...Destination on the edge: SEAL training
Feb 2nd, 2009 at 9:00AM: Navy SEALS seem to have a phrase that functions as both "hello" and "goodbye": kick ass! But, it's not reserved solely for these purposes. This expression also works as a motivator, squeezing every last ounce of effort out of the recipient. And, at Extreme SEAL Experience, you'll need it. Spend close to four weeks pushing your mind and body past every limit you've ever imagined, and you'll finally ...The Ritz Of Treehouses
Sep 9th, 2007 at 6:04AM: I was a bit of a fan of treehouses when I was a kid, but the ramshackle collage of plywood and plastic I built on the edge of Auckland's suburbs had nothing on the luxury treehouse I've just been staying in at Kaikoura in New Zealand's South Island.
With handmade furniture, a Scandinavian wood-burning stove and a spa bath, and an iPod sound system pre-loaded with jazz standards from Ella ...
