R.I.P., National Geographic Adventure
The latest bad news on the traditional journalism front has just about ruined my day. Make that week. No, it’s just about ruined what’s left of the year, as far as the media go anyway. National Geographic Adventure magazine announced today that it is ceasing publication of its print edition, effective immediately. The December-January issue currently on the newsstands will be the magazine’s last.
Here’s my article at Examiner about the news: National Geographic Adventure magazine folds
Adventure was one of the best magazines of its kind out there. As a loyal subscriber for many years, I looked forward to the arrival of each issue. Some of the articles were about trips I would have loved to take myself or destinations I would like to visit someday. Others told of adventures that could conceivably be replicated, though I couldn’t possibly imagine wanting to do so. Still others were profiles of fascinating individuals, often with outsize personalities to match their daring spirits. No matter what, Adventure’s stories were always well-written, compelling, and enjoyable to read.
The National Geographic Magazine Group assures us that Adventure will continue in other incarnations, including books and a vibrant website. I’m sure the new formats will continue to offer high-quality content, but things just won’t be the same without the print magazine.
So it’s goodbye, National Geographic Adventure. Though you lived for only a little more than a decade, you were one of the greats. We’ll miss you.
