Prepping for a Day Hike in the Grand Canyon

Written by Phin Upham The Grand Canyon is unlike most hiking destinations in the world. Even the physically fit will find a challenge day-hiking the canyon, but the walk through is an excellent chance to witness the majesty of the canyon. Prepping The two most important assets you have in hiking the canyon are: mental […]

Crossing Victoria Falls – By Samuel Phineas Upham

This article was written by Samuel Phineas Upham, The Zambezi River, which snakes through six countries in Africa, was difficult to cross until 1905. A bridge was plotted for construction, but up to that point the river was still filled with barges that crossed via steel cable. These early traders faced strong currents and uneasy […]

How the Great Barrier Reef is Preserved

Posted By Phin Upham Preservation of the Great Barrier Reef is a complicated process. Australia needed legislation that would allow it to provide funding towards operations that preserve and beautify the reef. Unfortunately, there are still potential disasters that stand in the way of protecting the Great Barrier Reef. Man-Made Disasters The Government of Queensland […]