Articles tagged “Outdoors”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Cycling Tip of the Week: Corner Without Crashing By Andy Posner IN Tech & Transport Jan 15 2009 In Cycling Tip of the Week, we'll be featuring a weekly tip aimed at making cycling safer and more fun for you. Feel free to send us your tips as well. This week: Corner like a pro and ride faster and more safely. + READ MORE

Adopt a Manatee and Help This Fascinating Creature Survive By Sara Novak IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 15 2009 Having just returned from Biscayne National Park in Florida, the plight of the manatee weighs heavy on my heart. Those oversized lovers have been dealt a bad hand for years as encroaching motor boats continue to take over their habitat in Florida's subtropical waters. + READ MORE

Have An Eco-Friendly Caving Trip By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 14 2009 If you're a fan of adventure and refuse to let the cold get in your way, you may be inclined to explore caves (they're 52 degrees year round!) Whether you refer to it as spelunking or caving, one thing is for sure: Caves are an incredible way to admire and explore the beauty of nature. However, if you're going to be green through your caving explorations, there are some habits you need to adapt that may not be as obvious as you'd think. + READ MORE

Seven Tips For Winter Cycling By Lloyd Alter IN Tech & Transport Jan 14 2009 It is snowing outside; it has been snowing for days. But that hasn't stopped a lot of people from riding their bikes all winter, snow or no. Here is a roundup of some of the best tips from Planet Green and TreeHugger. + READ MORE

Seven Tips For Winter Cycling By Lloyd Alter IN Tech & Transport Jan 14 2009 It is snowing outside; it has been snowing for days. But that hasn't stopped a lot of people from riding their bikes all winter, snow or no. Here is a roundup of some of the best tips from Planet Green and TreeHugger. + READ MORE

Cure Your Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Naturally By Elizabeth Seward IN Food & Health Jan 12 2009 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is no joke. It happens and I'd go as far as to say it at least moderately happens to me. My interest in going out significantly decreases each winter. What can I say? I prefer life when it isn't gray and cold. Depression certainly isn't healthy or productive and treating seasonal depression as best as you possibly can should be at the top of your priority list if you feel affected by it. + READ MORE

Green Your Cross Country Ski Trip By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 12 2009 When I first heard of cross country skiing, I was just a kid. I thought that it literally meant to ski across the country. When I found out that it just meant skiing across flatland, I was thoroughly disappointed. However, cross country skiing does not disappoint environmentally and it's is really good exercise. Like snowshoeing, it is much better for the planet than skiing downhill. Still, anything that can be done can probably be done greener. Here are some tips. + READ MORE

Spend Time In the Sun this Winter and Be Happier By Elizabeth Seward IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 12 2009 Did you know that spending time in the sun each day is important? It's true. Making sure that you get some sun time each day will boost your mood in ways you probably wouldn't suspect. It's said that as little as 5 minutes in direct sunlight a day can improve your entire day. + READ MORE

Meet Andy Middleton of Adventure Company TYF By Leonora Oppenheim IN Work & Connect Jan 8 2009 When Andy Middleton started a tiny windsurfing school in the 1980s, all he wanted was to spend his time on the beach. But his enthusiasm just couldn't be contained. Today, Middleton's company, Wales-based TYF, is a full-blown, international adventure and education business that works with everyone from school children to CEOs. Meanwhile, Middleton himself has gone from beach bum to eco-motivational speaker. + READ MORE

How to Dispose of Human Waste in the Wild By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 8 2009 Whether you are out on a snowshoeing adventure or ice fishing this winter, you're going to have to interact with the environment in a most unnaturally natural manner. Probably all of us have been spoiled by the wonders of indoor plumbing and the convenience and privacy that such a thing provides. When you are in the wild, however, there is little place comfort or ease. Here is the responsible way to do your duty after you've done your doody. + READ MORE

6 Ways to Green Your Snowboarding Trip By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 7 2009 A recent Treehugger article by Lloyd Alter raised some good questions about snowboarding. Is the activity green? Is it sustainable? Don't you have to drive a great deal to get somewhere vertical enough to board? Snowboarding has many of the same eco-problems that the sport of skiing faces, like artificial snow and electricity-powered ski lifts. + READ MORE

Properly Care for Your Skis, Make Them Last By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 31 2008 Taking the downhill plunge can take a toll on your skis. In order to ensure their longevity, one must learn how to properly care for skis. Keeping your skis in the best possible condition can reduce your need to buy new skis and reduce the amount of skis that need to be manufactured. The fewer skis manufactured, the less minerals and resources will be consumed. You will also save money. + READ MORE

The 10 Best and Worst Ski Destinations for the Eco-Conscious Skier By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 30 2008 Not all ski areas are created equal. Some ski slopes have a steeper grade. Others have more experienced instructors on staff and others ski areas have prettier views. But, most importantly, some ski slopes are greener than other ski slopes. + READ MORE

How to Care for Your Ice Skates By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 30 2008 Many enjoy the on-pond fun known as ice skating. People, bundled and gloved, quickly zig and zag across the ice. The brisk air stings the face as a figure eight is expertly performed. A leap is executed. Fun is had. One of the best ways to ensure this fun is to take proper care of your ice skates. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Habitat Fragmentation By Mickey Z. IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 29 2008 Habitat fragmentation is ?a process of environmental change important in evolution and conservation biology. + READ MORE

Give Your Neighbor a Push By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 24 2008 People are bound to get stuck in snowdrifts this winter. Their cars will become high-centered, their wheels will spin impotently on the icy roads, curses will be muttered, improvised implements will be utilized and tow trucks will be called. We have the to power to alleviate this type of suffering, simply by pulling over, turning off our cars and using our manpower (or womanpower) to help push the car free. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Biome By Mickey Z. IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 24 2008 A biome is ?a large geographical area of distinctive plant and animal groups, which are adapted to that particular environment. The climate and geography of a region determines what type of biome can exist in that region. ... Each biome consists of many ecosystems whose communities have adapted to the small differences in climate and the environment inside the biome.? + READ MORE

Learn Proper Toboggan Care By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 23 2008 Tobogganing is fun for the whole family. It's a fairly low-impact outdoor recreational activity that can be done during the winter and in the snow. Toboggans, unlike sleds, are usually made out of wood and are meant to last. Hurling yourself down a mountain or hill at breakneck speeds into a grove of trees can severely reduce the lifespan of your sled and yourself. + READ MORE

Green Your Yoga Retreat By Sara Novak IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 23 2008 For yogis, a retreat is an opportunity to deepen your yoga practice. It can also be a time to spoil yourself and get back in touch with nature. + READ MORE

Take a Dog Sled Tour By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 23 2008 Ever read that Call of the Wild book? The main character is a domesticated half-wolf named Buck who had a really easy life until he was kidnapped and forced into a life of sled-doggery. He eventually became a leader among dogs and threw off the shackles of oppression to become a legendary hound of Arctic. + READ MORE