In the southern part of Patagonia, a well-known trail leads up a mountain to a stunning lake. This trail was created over many years by climbers who wanted to reach the top of Argentina's Fitz Roy peaks. These climbers would go straight up the mountain from their camp near the Rio Blanco river. In t
In the vast landscapes of Patagonia, a single grave tells a story of health and hardship from the 18th and 19th centuries. This grave belonged to an Indigenous person who lived during a time when their community interacted with European settlers. Scientists wanted to know more about the health of th
Imagine paddling through the icy waters of Patagonia, when suddenly, a humpback whale surfaces and swallows you whole. That's exactly what happened to Adrian Simancas, a 24-year-old kayaker. Adrian and his father, Dell, were on a father-son adventure in the Strait of Magellan, a popular spot for out
In the icy waters of Chile, a kayaker found himself in a situation he never expected. Adrián Simancas was paddling with his dad, Dell, near the San Isidro Lighthouse when a humpback whale decided to investigate. The whale, mistaking the kayak for a tasty snack, engulfed Adrián and his yellow kayak.
