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As Karl Bushby nears the finish of a 28-year walk, he faces a new uncertainty: whether he’s ready for the journey to end. The 57-year-old began his trek in 1998 at the southern tip of South America and has covered about 31,000 miles across four continents, navigating shifting ice, crocodile-infested waters, and geopolitical barriers. He followed strict rules, including moving only on foot and not using transport. In separate stories, November begins National Native American Heritage Month, spotlighting traditions such as salmonberry harvesting in Alaska and efforts to secure river rights in North Carolina. Visit Norway also launched a toilet-humor tourism campaign after Donald Trump’s remarks about Norway and its Nobel ties. Meanwhile, Harry Houdini’s centennial includes a newly published essay and renewed debate over how and when he died.