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First Journey

In 1938, Elzada Clover (first row, second from left) and Lois Jotter (first row, second from right) were the first non-Indigenous women to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.

The Historic Grand Canyon Adventure Two Women Had For Science

Botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter braved rapids and steep cliffs to catalog numerous plant species.

Sarah Durn May 29, 2023

Smith in Alleppey, Kerala, where the backwater meets the sea.

On the Road in India With Atlas Obscura's First Journey Winner

Jenn Smith shares what it's been like so far to finally visit the country where she was born.

Sommer Mathis October 14, 2019

First Journey winner Jenn Smith, at her home in Western Massachusetts.

Meet the Winner of Atlas Obscura's First Journey!

The prize includes $15,000 to fund a meaningful, life-changing trip.

Ella Morton July 31, 2019

Introducing Atlas Obscura's First Journey Finalists!

We’ve been inspired by each of their proposals, and we think you will be, too.

Sommer Mathis July 22, 2019

Atlas Obscura co-founder Dylan Thuras moved to Budapest for a year in 2007.

My First Journey: Atlas Obscura Co-Founder Dylan Thuras's Eastern European Adventure

"That context, that deeper understanding, it stays with you."

Sommer Mathis April 3, 2019

Atlas Obscura co-founder Josh Foer spent two months driving across the United States when he was 19 years old.

My First Journey: Atlas Obscura Co-Founder Josh Foer's Great American Road Trip

"The most important experience of my life in terms of shaping who I am."

Sommer Mathis April 3, 2019