June, 2006 Photo Contest

Where Was This Photo Taken? Last Month's Winner Bruce Keller, longtime river and heli-ski guide and Andrew Gulliford, a Durango, CO historian, tied with their speedy responses for our May photo contest, correctly identifying Steamboat Rock. You'll find Steamboat Rock just below the confluence of the Yampa and Green Rivers in Dinosaur National Monument in Utah.

Romania’s Geotourism Charter

Romania is one of three countries in the world to have signed National Geographic's Geotourism Charter. In May, National Geographic Society's Center for Sustainable Destinations visited Brasov County to teach tourism businesses the importance of maintaining Romania 's unique sense of place - environment, culture and residents - that ultimately attract travelers to the country.

Solimar

We tell all our friends who aren't complete do-it-yourselfers to book their trips through Solimar, and this is no exception. Call Solimar to book a trip with the Romanian operators featured here, or let them pitch you on some of their other destinations - especially Costa Rica and Jamaica . Their exceptional itineraries and knack for scoping out the best deals and unusual experiences recently earned them the notice of National Geographic Adventure magazine.

Explore the Carpathian Mountains

If you've never heard of the Carpathian Mountains, you're in for a treat. With an appearance and climate similar to what you would find in the Middle Region of the Alps, the Carpathians provide an excellent playground for trekkers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, skiers and climbers of all levels. We recommend getting to know the fine people at Daksa who can take you hiking, caving, climbing or horseback riding through ...

Brasov County, Transylvania, Romania

Forget Count Dracula and Nicolae Ceausescu; from now on when you think of Romania, fill your mind with images of pristine mountains, the glistening, clear rivers from the Danube Delta flowing to the Black Sea, and charming villages. Through our friends and colleagues at the ...