National Geographic – May 1973, Bats, Bicycles, Volga River, Mexico, Bikepacking

Vintage, collectible 52+ Years Old edition
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Highlighted Features:
- Bats Aren’t All Bad – A young biologist overcomes fear to study bats in Panama, Jamaica, and Texas, capturing them for sonar research.
- Bicycles Are Back—and Booming! – The rise of lightweight ten-speed bikes and new bikeways fuels a cycling craze in the U.S.
- France’s Wild, Watery South, the Camargue – The Rhône River Delta nurtures half-wild white horses, abundant rice, salt, and a free-spirited way of life.
- The Volga: Russia’s Mighty River Road – A veteran photojournalist explores vibrant cities, peasant villages, and space-age factories along Europe’s longest river.
- Bikepacking Across Alaska and Canada – Adventurous cyclists complete a 3,103-mile journey from Anchorage, Alaska, to Missoula, Montana.
- Mexico, the City That Founded a Nation – North America’s second-largest metropolis blends Indian and Spanish traditions into everyday life.