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Learn how you can enter the 2011 Hands-On Explorer Challenge, and read about National Geographic Kids' 2008 Hands-On Explorer Challenge expedition team's amazing trip to Australia and the 2009 expedition team's trip to Peru.

Thursday, April 12, 2012
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The 2012 Hands-On Explorer Challenge Winners

Posted By 2012 Kids Expedition Team
The winners of the 2012 Hands-On Explorer Challenge have been chosen! Visit kids.nationalgeographic.com to read excerpts from their essays and see their winning photos.

The expedition to Montana begins on July 6. Visit the blog to learn more and get updates from Montana expedition team!
 

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Monday, January 9, 2012
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The 2012 Hands-On Explorer Contest Is Now Closed

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The 2012 Hands-On Explorer Contest is now closed. No new entries will be accepted by the judges. It's time to wait to find out who won!
 

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Thursday, September 8, 2011
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2012 Hands-On Explorer Challenge

Posted By 2012 Kids Expedition Team
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The 2012 Hands-On Explorer Challenge is about to begin! If you're a legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding residents of Quebec), and you will be between the ages of 9 and 14 by July 1, 2011, you could win a trip to Montana. The contest begins on September 20, 2011. Enter before January 7, 2012.

Read the contest rules and find out how to enter.

Looking for inspiration? Read excerpts from the 2010 Hands-On Explorer Challenge winning essays.
 

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Thursday, August 25, 2011
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Woman Climbs Without Extra Oxygen

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Photo: Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner climbing K2


On August 23, a 40-year-old woman named Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner from Austria climbed to the top of K2 (Earth's second-tallest mountain). With this ascent, Kaltenbrunner has become the first woman to climb all of the world's 8,000-meter (26,246-foot) peaks without using extra oxygen. That's 14 climbs in all!

Read more about Kaltenbrunner's expedition on National Geographic's News Watch blog.



Photograph by Ralf Dujmovits, National Geographic


 

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Thursday, July 14, 2011
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Our Last Wonderful Day on Grand Cayman

Posted By 2011 Kids Expedition Team
Today was our last day in the Cayman Islands. We visited the Pedro St. James Castle this morning, where we learned a lot about the history of Grand Cayman. The weather was beautiful, as it has been all week. We had a delicious lunch at the Lighthouse Restaurant and then had free time until our farewell dinner on the beach. There were drummers and story-tellers, and great food. Our hosts built a big bonfire and we had fun making s'mores!

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