Off Planet Hikes: The Backpacker’s Guide to the Solar System

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Grab a spacesuit and a few months of provisions. We’re taking you on a tour of the Interplanetary Parks Service.

Space is harsh. From damaging radiation to deadly gases and drastic temperature changes, pretty much any environment beyond Earth can kill you at a moment’s notice. Yet our cosmic backyard boasts natural wonders that rival the greatest found on terra firma.

And, one day, when we have the technology for deep-space rocket launches, suitable protective gear, and enough provisio

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