National Geographic Adventure Maps Highlight Adventure Travel in Great Locations

National Geographic has a series of rugged adventure maps for adventures travelers. Don't look for museums and restaurants in these maps. The National Geographic AdventureMap series is chock-full of information about specific high-adventure areas in several countries. You'll find maps of regions, national parks and preserves where you can hike or mountain bike, info about popular diving or fishing spots, extreme mountain climbs and other adventures.These maps also have insights from locals and tips on how to meet locals to get more insider advice.

Destinations Covered by National Geographic Adventure Maps

Currently, the adventure maps include Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, Nepal, Baja North, Baja South and three locations in Nepal (Khumbu. Annapurna and Langtang). There's even an AdventureMap titled Everest Base Camp and another for Cape Town, South Africa. By summer 2011, many more new AdventureMap titles will be available, including Argentina, Bali/Lombok/Komodo, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador/Nicaragua/Honduras, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa and Thailand. By mid-2012, a total of 60 adventure maps will be published.

The new titles will feature some of the world's premier adventure travel destinations in Africa, Australia, Eastern and Western Europe, the Mediterranean, Middle East, South America and Southeast Asia. So, don't be surprised if the places featured show up in National Geographic Traveler magazine and other National Geographic media.

The Adventure Maps Are Tough

These rugged maps, printed on durable synthetic material that is waterproof, tear resistant and environmentally friendly, are designed to be shoved into backpacks, pulled out in the rain and otherwise abused by adventure travelers.

Where to Find National Geographic Adventure Maps

You'll find the maps in the National Geographic Online Store. Once on the site, head to the "Maps" section, where you'll find "Adventure World Maps" under "Travel and Hiking Maps".

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