"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings." 5/22/17
Soaring Above the Clouds With the King of the Andes
With a wingspan up to 10 feet in length, the mighty Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world. Found throughout the Andes Mountains, the condor is a national symbol for many South American countries. Though this condor can live up to 70 years, its population is in decline, largely due to the destruction of its natural habitat.
Great Big Story Honors Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
This May, Great Big Story is celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a shoutout to some of the extraordinary trailblazers and culture shapers whose stories we've had the privilege of telling.
Solo No More: Bringing Diversity to Rock Climbing
When Mikhail Martin started rock climbing, he noticed that he was the only person of color at the climbing gym. Seeing an opportunity to initiate change, Martin founded Brothers of Climbing—an organization dedicated to bringing diversity to the rock climbing community.
Strapped to a Bedsheet With Strings: Life at 18,000 Feet
Gavin McClurg has paraglided in the Himalayas, the Alps, and beyond, but nothing compares to "enjoying the freedom of flight" over Hurricane Ridge in Utah. Enjoy the view.
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