Jan. 27, 1888: National Geographic Society Gets Going1888: Bound together by an enthusiasm for geography and travel, a small cadre of distinguished businessmen, explorers, scientists and scholars officially incorporates the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C.
Marion girl wins world championship National Geographic Photo ContestFourteen-year-old Makayla Hayes from Marion was named the international grand-prize winner of National Geographic’s fifth annual International Photography Contest for Kids, conducted in partnership with the English-language edition of National Geographic Kids magazine and nine international local-language editions. Hayes’ underwater self-portrait also placed first in the international “People ...
National Geographic Channel Takes 'Chasing Ice'The National Geographic Channel has acquired the TV rights to “Chasing Ice” and says a theatrical partner will follow shortly. Jeff Orlowski’s U.S. Documentary Competition doc has been getting high marks for its beautiful cinematography, which is only equaled by the work of its subject, photographer James Balog. The film follows Balog who, after going out on an assignment to take photographs of ...
O.S. in National Geographic tsunami storyNot-so-good news: We’re called “soggy toast.” “In Washington there are tsunami evacuation signs, tall towers on the beaches to broadcast warnings, and tsunami information booklets in hotel rooms, next to Gideon Bibles. But evacuation centers are sparse; and not everyone has access to high ground.
Marion teen gets published in National GeographicIt took just one click. But the eyes of the world are focused on the work of a Heartland teen. Recently 14-year-old Makayla Hayes from Marion learned she'd won grand-prize in National Geographic's 5th
Ice-age fossil site featured in national publicationsThe historic ice-age fossil discovery in Snowmass Village remains in the limelight with national recognition. A National Geographic magazine article, a one-hour “Nova” program on Rocky Mountain PBS and a book about the so-called Snowmastodon Project are all scheduled for release early this year.