Video: The New River Gorge in Timelapse

West Virginia's New River is considered to be one of the oldest river systems in the world, stretching back more than 300 million years. In this video, we travel to that place to explore it for ourselves, with timelapse imagery bringing us some amazing views of a place that remains on the wild side, even in the 21st century. The New River Gorge is even home to one of the largest bridges in North America, which features prominently in the film.

MELANCHOLY GORGE from Harun Mehmedinovic on Vimeo.

Video: A Slice of Autumn in Colorado

Winter may be finally upon us, but that doesn't mean we can't look back at the autumn that has just past and enjoy some of the season's lovely colors. In this video we take a tour of Colorado in the fall, where the golden hues of the aspen trees spread out across the alpine landscapes in spectacular fashion, while snowcapped peaks loom high overhead. Colorado is a place that is beautiful all year long, but in the fall it is particularly special. Sit back and enjoy this one. These colors won't be back for another year.

A Slice of Colorado's Autumn from Toby Harriman on Vimeo.

Video: Norway in Timelapse and 8K

The utterly captivating landscapes of Norway are captured oh-so beautifully in this clip, which features three-and-a-half minutes of timelapse images of some of the best locations found in that country. From snowcapped peaks to mist-filled valleys, this short film will leave you losing to visit Norway for yourself. My friends from Mountain Travel Sobek can make that happen, if you let them.

NORWAY 8K from Martin Heck | Timestorm Films on Vimeo.

Video: Traveling Through the Arctic with Photographer Vincent Munier

Wildlife photographer Vincent Munier traveled to the Arctic shoot images for his latest book. In order to capture the shots that he needed, Munier went to great lengths, skiing alone through the snow landscapes while dragging a sled filled with supplies, much like other polar explorers do. This video takes us on that journey with him, revealing not only the amazing, beautiful, and yet desolate, landscapes that exist above the Arctic Circle. But we also discover a surprising amount of wildlife. which the photographer captures so well. If you've ever wondered what it would like to travel through the cold, harsh places of our planet, you catch a glimpse of it here. You'll also see that those places are more alluring that you might imagine, and you might get a better understanding of why others are drawn there.

Arctique from vincent munier on Vimeo.

Video: Drifting Through the Italian Alps

Take a relaxing and scenic trip through the central Italian Alps with this timelapse video. Over the course of the three-minute clip you'll get a chance to witness some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in all of Europe as we watch the clouds lazily drift by overhead. If you've ever wondered why there have been so many great Italian climbers and mountaineers over the years, take a look at the amazing playground they have at their disposal and you'll understand why. Beautiful stuff.

Heights 4K from Riccardo Mojana on Vimeo.

Video: More Than Just Parks - Acadia

Our friends from More Than Just Parks have returned with another stunning video, this time taking us on an incredible journey through Acadia National Park. Tucked away in the wilds of Maine, Acadia is one of those places that many travelers forget about when planning a visit to a park. But as you'll seen in this video, that is a major mistake. With its beautiful coastline, thick forests, and high bluffs, Acadia ranks right up there with the best parks in the entire U.S. system, and it is a can't-miss destination if you're heading to the northeast part of the country.

For those unfamiliar with the More Than Just Parks project, it is the brainchild of brothers Will and Jim Pattiz. Their goal is to create a short film for all 59 of America's national parks, and each of their works has been amazing so far. Be sure to watch this one, than jump over to the MTJP website to see their other videos as well.

MTJP | Acadia from More Than Just Parks on Vimeo.

Video: They Pyrenees in Autumn

Take a spectacular journey through the Pyrenees Mountains during the autumn months with this beautiful video. It is three minutes of breathtaking footage of French mountain landscapes that will leave you captivated. Autumn is always a time of transition, but it is also one of the most beautiful times of the year. That holds true in the Pyrenees as it does just about everywhere else. Sit back and enjoy.

PYR�N�ES D'AUTOMNE by CAPSUSFILMS.com from CAPSUS FILMS on Vimeo.

Video: Iceland From Above

Iceland is a country that never fails to captivate. It is a land filled with remote, wild destinations that are stunningly beautiful to behold. This video is a good reminder of that, giving us a bird's eye view of some of the more spectacular locations that the country has to offer. This is 4+ minutes of pure bliss that will once again leave you longing to visit this place yourself. And when you're ready to do just that, Mountain Travel Sobek can help take you there. Check out their options for visiting Iceland here.

ICELAND from ABOVE - Aerial highlight video taken from all around Iceland from Paul Weeks on Vimeo.

Video: Go Anywhere!

This video strings together some amazing clips of nature, landscapes, and scenes from the world around us to convey the simple message that we should get out there, live our lives, and pursue our passions. It is a stunning visual source of inspiration that will leave you wanting to get up off your chair, get outside, and go visit that place you've always wanted to see or do that thing that you've always wanted to do. Life is short, take advantage of it while you can, and don't let any opportunities for adventure pass you by.

Go Anywhere from Story & Heart (Licensing) on Vimeo.

Video: The Adventurist - Photographer Eskil Digernes

This video takes us into the wilderness with Norwegian adventure photographer Eskil Digernes as he goes in search of stunning landscapes and destinations to capture with his camera. In the clip, Eskil talks about his approach to getting the right shot, while we watch him go to work in some incredibly beautiful and remote places. He also talks about what motivates him to do this job, and why he loves it so. Definitely some inspiring stuff, with great cinematography throughout the short film.

NETCOM - THE ADVENTURIST DIR. CUT from Erik Henriksson on Vimeo.

Video: The Harmony of Fall

Autumn is a transitory season, fast moving and fleeting. It marks the time between summer and winter, warmth and cold. But for many of us, it is one of the best times of the year, as mountainsides are ablaze with all the colors of nature's palette, and the crisp air is refreshing and welcome.

Shot in Croatia and Slovenia, this beautiful video gives us a glimpse of the fall in eastern Europe. It is three minutes of amazing shots that celebrate the season, but also remind us that it will soon be gone. Enjoy it while you can.

The Harmony of Fall from Enrique Pacheco on Vimeo.

Video: Wild Scotland

Think Scotland doesn't have epic wild spaces? This video will convince you otherwise. Shot with a drone in some of the country's most remote locations, it captures the landscapes of Scotland in beautiful fashion. The Highlands in particular look very enticing, inviting us to come explore their expanse. Sit back and enjoy, this short clip is only a little more than three minutes in length, but it is well worth the watch.

Wild Scotland from John Duncan on Vimeo.

Video: Finland in Timelapse

We've seen some impressive timelapse films over the years, with several of the Scandinavian countries being well represented. But somehow Finland seems to get left out of the fun, as I'm not sure I can recall ever posting a video from there in the past. But that changes now, as this is a beautiful clip shot in the Finnish landscapes, giving us an all-too-brief glimpse of what the country has to offer. The scenery found in this four-minute video was shot all over Finland, starting in the north and ending in the south. In between are some spectacular images of a place that is breathtakingly beautiful.



FINLAND | Timelapse from Riku Karjalainen on Vimeo.

Video: The Spectacular Landscapes of Canada

What better way to wrap up the week than with a stunning tour of the amazing landscapes of Canada? This video takes us into British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon to show us just how outstanding the outdoor settings of Canada truly are. This is nearly four minutes of breathtaking footage, much of which was captured by drone, that will leave you eager to go explore the Canadian wilderness more fully.

And for those who would like to visit these places for themselves, Mountain Travel Sobek has a wide variety of excursions to Canada to help you discover everything that country has to offer.

Canada - The True North from Man And Drone on Vimeo.

Video: The Best of Olympic National Park with National Geographic

Yesterday I posted a video that shared the best of Yosemite National Park, and today we have another video from National Geographic that puts yet another one of America's national parks in the spotlight. This time we travel to the Pacific Northwest, where we take a visual tour of Olympic National Park, which is a truly spectacular wilderness setting. These videos serve as promos for Nat Geo's upcoming special on the national parks, which is set to debut on December 6. Enjoy.

Video: Go Seek - An Ode to Exploration and Adventure

When I first started The Adventure Blog oh-so many years ago, one of my goals was to hopefully inspire others to get outside and seek adventures of their own. That seems to be the case with this video as well, as it encourages us to  not let the opportunity for exploration pass us by. But instead, we need to look for those opportunities and seize them when they come our way. That message is hammered home in beautiful fashion with some fantastic landscapes that simply beg to be explored. Go seek your adventure, and the rewards will be more than you could ever imagine.

Go Seek // By Live Unbound from LiveUnbound on Vimeo.

Video: Teaser for Snowboarding Film The Fourth Phase

I don't post a lot of snowboarding and skiing films on The Adventure Blog, but this one looks so utterly fantastic that I had to share the teaser trailer for it. It is called The Fourth Phase, and it comes our way from the same team that brought us the critically acclaimed Art of Flight a few years back. The film features the return of pro rider Travis Rice, along with a host of other snowboarders, as they travel the globe looking for epic powder. Based on the fantastic scenery that is on display here, this documentary will be worth watching just for the landscapes alone. Oh, and the snowboarding looks pretty great too. Take a look below.

Video: Lands of Wind - A Journey Across Peru and Bolivia

Need a brief escape to South America today? Than check out this great video that takes us to Peru and Bolivia to explore the culture, people, and landscapes that can be found there. It is a colorful look at a part of the world that has a lot to offer travelers, ranging from mountains to jungle to desert, with just about everything in-between.

And when you're ready to go visit these places for yourself, check out the wide variety of travel options to South America that my friends at Mountain Travel Sobek have to offer. They have several itineraries for both Bolivia and Peru, as well as several other countries.

LANDS OF WIND from Baptiste Lanne on Vimeo.

Video: Spectacular Timelapse From High Rock Lookout

Located in Washington state, High Rock Lookout served as a fantastic location for shooting this timelapse video, which takes us above the clouds to capture the landscapes in the region in truly spectacular fashion. This video is a good reminder of why we love the outdoors, as scenery like this should never be taken for granted.

 Right Above it II from donald jensen on Vimeo.

Video: Two Eagles Attack a Drone Mid-Flight

It seems not everyone is enamored with drones. Case in point, in this video filmmaker Patrick Pircher was using his DJI Phantom 3 to capture some great video of the surrounding landscape when two eagles decided to attack his small aircraft. They did manage to take it down, but it appears that the drone survived the assault. The camera that it was carrying managed to capture some memorable footage in the process.