Roundup: Ride with ‘The Amazing Race’s’ host Phil Keoghan as he cycles across the U.S.; carved whale tooth from Darwin journey up for auction

Celebrity Travel | Phil Keoghan, host of CBS’ “The Amazing Race,” is going to cycle across the United States from Los Angeles to New York. Keoghan’s adventure will take 40 days, with pit stops in more than 30 cities. He’ll participate in rallies hosted by the National MS Society, attending open-casting calls for the next “The Amazing Race” and signing copies of his bestselling book, “No Opportunity Wasted.” He leaves this Saturday, March 28, in Los Angeles and finishes on Saturday, May 9, in time for the finale of “The Amazing Race 14.”  He’s planning on biking an average of a 100 miles a day and inviting fans to ride with him. Follow along on his website or on Twitter.

Family Travel | What’s the best new gear for hiking and camping with a baby? The Gear Girl from Outside Online answers one reader’s question and lets us know about the two-room, four-person Kingdom 4 tent ($299; rei.com). Two rooms? Wow. They didn’t have that when I was in Girl Scouts. Read the article for other advice and wisdom for new parents camping with a baby.

Souvenirs | What would you pay for an item from Charles Darwin’s 1831 expedition to the Galapagos Islands? A carved whale tooth from the round-the-world journey he called “by far the most important event in my life” will go up for auction in London on Sept. 16, 2009. This is part of Bonham’s Auction House’s travel and exploration-themed sale. Read: Carved whale tooth memento of Charles Darwin’s famous voyage to go up for auction in London

— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

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