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Patagonia and Atacama: A Month of Hiking, Kayaking and Other Adventures

On August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 By GeoKsIn Argentina, Chile1 Comment

This post provides a high-level overview of our four weeks visiting multiple national parks/reserves in Patagonia and the high Atacama desert in January/February 2026.

Petaka, a female puma standing on a ridge on Estancia Laguna Amarga, Torres del Paine, Chile

Nearby Nature Project / 30

On April 17, 2026April 18, 2026 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness3 Comments

I published Nearby Nature Project /29 more than 10 months ago. Since then, we traveled 5 weeks through Norway, where receding glaciers and melting permafrost = good reminders that we shouldn't take Nature for granted. Nature is more than something that's there when we need a pick-me-up or photos/videos for our social channels. Canmore Close …

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a couple flashing peace signs from beside a road with snow-covered volcanoes in the background

Make Your Month Loving

On March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 By GeoKsIn Photography2 Comments

A worthy objective for any month, "Make Your Month Loving" is particularly appropriate for February. And it's a good reminder to look for ways to be kind, present and helpful to those you love and the world in general.

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