Explorers Club

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This article is about the science organization. For the artist, see Explorers Club (artist)

The Explorers Club is international organization formed by the survivors of Frederick Cook's 1894 Arctic expedition. It was founded in New York City in 1904 to promote the scientific exploration of land, sea, air and space. The club is well known for its flag.

[edit] Expedition flag

The flag of the Explorers Club has been to both poles, to the top of high mountains and the ocean depths and has been to outer space and the lunar surface. According to the club's website, "A flag expedition must further the cause of exploration and field science."

[edit] Parody

The South Park episode "The Return of Chef" had an organization called 'Super Adventure Club' parodying L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology. Hubbard was a member of the Explorers Club and so this is a partial source for the 'Super Adventure Club' although it is arguable the Explorers Club is not being parodied itself.

In the 2003 novel Gilligan's Wake, Thurston J. Howell III is at one point approached by Alger Hiss about starting a cell of the Communist Party USA in the guise of a chapter of the Explorers Club.