Current monitoring shows water levels nearing bank-full at the Bajo Grau Bridge in Arequipa, Peru, as of February 24, 2026. While the city center braces for the Rio Chili’s crest, the sudden activation of “huaicos” in the El Chullo ravine has transformed residential streets into high-velocity channels of debris, leaving a trail of destruction that has disconnected entire neighborhoods from the urban grid.
From “barefoot machete days” to protecting 110,000 acres, we review Paul Rosolie’s Junglekeeper. Learn how he is rewriting the story of the Amazon.
The release of unprecedented high-definition footage of the uncontacted Mashco Piro (pronounced: mash-ko pee-ro) tribe on the Las Piedras River marks a high-stakes moment for Amazonian conservation. Explore the gravity of Paul Rosolie’s recent mission in Peru and how Junglekeepers is fighting to protect this fragile frontier.
In 1880, the Amazon’s Beni River was a “blank spot” that had already claimed the lives of seasoned explorers. But where others saw a death trap, Dr. Edwin R. Heath saw a medical and geographical mission. Armed with a medical bag and a single canoe, this Kansas physician ventured 1,200 miles into the unknown, proving that one man’s grit could reshape the maps of a continent.
Paul Rosolie is an award-winning naturalist who has dedicated his life to protecting the Amazon’s rivers and rainforests. While he gained global attention for his daring “Eaten Alive” stunt, his real work is on the ground with his organization, Junglekeepers, which patrols threatened habitats to keep them safe. His story is about a profound personal journey and an unwavering commitment to a cause that affects us all.
A Guinness World Record stands, celebrating a modern row across the Amazon. Yet, the river’s vastness conceals a deeper history. Did the first oars truly belong to those who sought a record, or to those whose lives were inextricably tied to the river’s flow? This exploration delves into a record-breaking expedition and the compelling possibility of earlier Indigenous voyages, challenging the notion of a ‘first’ passage.
Andrés Ruzo, the founder of the Boiling River Project, has been awarded the 2024 Lowell Thomas Award, one of the highest honors in travel and exploration. This prestigious prize, named after the legendary travel journalist, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field.
