Patagon Journal #13

In our fifth anniversary issue, we feature a special section about national parks. Conservationist Tom Butler writes about how and why Chile, Argentina and other countries ought to expand their parkland. Veteran travel guide writer Wayne Bernhardson gives us five ways to travel to Patagonia’s 34 national parks. Clara Ribera and photographer Jean Paul de la Harpe show us the wonders of Chile’s crown jewel park Torres del Paine. And we have an interview with Kris Tompkins, who is continuing with great success the incredible initiatives of the Tompkins Conservation organization. The issue also includes a 12-page photo essay by National Geographic photographer Peter Essick, who shows us how photography can help combat the global eco-crisis. Our travel section features articles on stand up paddle in Patagonia. There is Tomas Moggia’s in-depth profile of Coyhaique’s Moises Jimenez, whose 24/7 dedication to trail running has quickly led him to the top rung of the sport, and much more.