Pacific Northwest Backroad Adventures

Everybody has their own definition of these words. This is what the Merrian-Webster dictionary defines the meaning of these words that are used throughout this site.

Overland: by, on, or across land

Exploration: the act or an instance of exploring

Explore: to travel over (new territory) for adventure or discovery

Adventure: an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks; the encountering of risks; an exciting or remarkable experience

Expedition: journey or excursion undertaken for a specific purpose; the group of persons making such a journey

What is your definition of these terms?

Related posts:

1. What is Overland Travel?
2. The World By Road – Around the World Travel Expedition
3. Photos from Cascade Overland Adventure – August 2006
4. Washington Cascades Overland Tour 2007: Intro
5. Expedition Americas – On the Road to Ushuaia

Tags: adventure, expedition, exploration, explore, exploring, overland, overlanding

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