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STORM CHASING IN TORNADO ALLEY BOZEMAN, MONTANA Easily one of the most danger- ous weather phenomenons on Earth, tornadoes are feared by most, but for the true adren- aline junkie, nothing is as electrifying as chasing these deadly cyclones. Storm Chas- ing Adventure Tours has been helping people get up close to tornadoes since 1997, using the latest technology to track lightning and wind speeds, and sometimes even part- nering with scientists to help people witness nature's fury. VOLCANO BOARDING CORDILLERA DE LOS MARIBIOS, NICARAGUA Making a 45-minute climb up an active volcano takes courage, but a real gambler doesn't stop there. How about racing down the side of Cerro Negro in Nicaragua on custom-made wooden boards at the speed of 30 mph? Risk-takers can slide down the volcano's cooled lava in specialty suits, but have to be ready to take some possible unforgiving spills along the way. GREAT WHITE CAGE DIVING GUADALUPE ISLAND, MEXICO Though most people would rather not come across some of the most feared animals on Earth, daredevils jump at the chance to swim with the rulers of the ocean—sharks. One of the best spots to do so is in the waters of Guadalupe Island, Mexico, where cage divers can witness and interact with great whites up close. Beating out both South America and Australia for consistency and watching conditions, these cage dives always prove to be jaw-dropping. NAMIRI PLAINS SAFARI ASILIA PARK, TANZANIA For 20 years, the grasslands of the Eastern Serengeti were closed off to tourists to allow the cheetah population to flourish. In 2014, the region reopened with Asilia Park appointed as its custodian, and today, cheetahs roam the area, lions and leopards hunt undisturbed, and from November through June, the wildebeest migration is accessi- ble. After waking up in the comfort of their own camps, guests enjoy expansive views and unrivalled sightings of apex predators in an action-packed safari experience. 3 4 5 6 VUE ON TRAVEL V U E N J . C O M 84

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