Kilimanjaro: the roof of Africa

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Kilimanjaro has attracted mountain climbers from all walks of life whose most fervent dream is reaching the summit, the 19,340-ft. Uhuru Peak. The ascent starts in a rain forest and becomes more sparse with higher altitudes to the snow-covered peaks. One man's climb is described.

Personal narratives, East Africa, Mountaineering, Mount Kilimanjaro

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Blazing Arizona

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A number of guest ranches are located in the deserts south of Tucson, AZ. Guest ranches are the same as dude ranches, but ranch owners prefer the term guest ranch because dude ranch has acquired negative connotations. Top ranches and area restaurants are noted.

Recreation, Arizona, Dude ranches

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Gumbel & son take the show on the road

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NBC Today Show host Bryant Gumbel discusses his 15-day trip in Africa during which he filmed segments for the show that will be broadcast beginning Nov 13, 1992. Gumbel, his son, and their crew visited Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya, Egypt and Senegal.

Personalities, Africa, Travel, The Today Show (Television program), Gumbel, Bryant

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