Articles tagged “Outdoors”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Top 10 Historic Hotels in the U.S. By Rebecca Lange IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 26 2011 When planning your next vacation, consider staying at one of our top picks for historic hotels. All recognized by the Historic Hotels of America, the following establishments boast some of the best spas, golf courses, and natural attractions in the country. Perfect for history buffs, these restored hotels merge the past and present making for a truly unique stay. + READ MORE

Write 300 Words on Responsible Travel and Travel Responsibly (For Free) By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 24 2011 An eco-resort in Belize is offering a two-night, four-day vacay package to the best wordsmith, or artist. + READ MORE

Brazilian Wax to Workouts… How To Be A Brazilian Beauty, Naturally By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 22 2011 Want to have the kind of body that a Brazilian bathing suit was designed to drape over? When traveling to Rio de Janiero, the city that, to many, pretty much defines the ideal image of “beauty,” it’s no shocker your average chick might for a moment wonder: “what trade tricks can I pick up…” And that was my mindset when I boarded the American Airlines non-stop flight from Dallas to Rio. + READ MORE

Apply for the Adventurous 'Best Internship on Earth' By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 17 2011 Looking for "The Best Internship on Earth"? Applications being taken until March 16. Adventure awaits. + READ MORE

Beating the Odds: Blind Hiker Prepares for Over 3,000 Mile Trek By Rebecca Lange IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 16 2011 Hiking is a great way to get outdoors and exercise. But most of us would never even dream of hiking the length of the United States. Trevor Thomas, an avid hiker from North Carolina who lost his sight in 2005, is preparing to hike the entire span of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), a 3,100 mile trek that stretches from Canada all the way down to Mexico. + READ MORE

5 Ways We Harm Trees (and Simple Alternatives to Protect Them) By NaturallySavvy.com IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 23 2011 Trees need to be treated with a little more kindness than we give them, and it's quite easy to find an alternative for our damaging behaviors. Here are five common ways we harm trees, and the simple solutions that can prevent the problems. + READ MORE

10 Reasons to Save Mary Lake (Slideshow) POSTED IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 5 2011 Vancouver Island residents band together to save Mary Lake ... and it reminds us that nature beats development. + VIEW SLIDESHOW

Welcome to the Jungle: Go Fishing for a Monster By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 3 2011 These put piranhas to shame. Is this the ultimate fishing trip? + READ MORE

10 Fit Tricks for Lazy Chicks By Laurel House IN Food & Health Dec 30 2010 Too lazy to work out? I get it. You’re tired, you need to unwind, all you want to do is lie in your bed and let your brain go numb as you zone out to trash TV. SNAP OUT OF IT! Sure, we all need a break sometimes, but the fact is that moving your butt and getting your blood pumping fresh oxygen to your brain will not only burn some calories, but also revitalize, refresh, boost your ego, and uplift your spirits. + READ MORE

5 Ego-Boosting Exercises That Will Make You Look & Feel Gorgeous… Naturally! By Laurel House IN Food & Health Dec 19 2010 make your workouts do double-duty, serving as modes to achieve above said “perfect” while simultaneously naturally boosting your confidence and making you feel gorgeous and strong- “flaws” and all! Yes, studies have shown that regardless of size or shape, people who workout feel better about their bodies than those who don’t. Suddenly “perfect” isn’t defined by a specific shape… but more a positive mindset and healthy attitude. But it’s not just any old exercise that has the ego-boosting impact... + READ MORE

Meet Tim Kovar, Expert Tree Climber & Instructor By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Nov 11 2010 It’s one thing to gaze up at majestic, magical tree canopies (I had that pleasure in the Amazon); it must be another to get a bird’s eye view suspended within the canopy itself. That’s what Tim Kovar has been doing for over 15 years as master instructor at Tree Climbing Northwest, an Oregon company offering tree climb training and adventures. + READ MORE

If Farming Turns Toxic, What's a Government To Do? By Rachel Cernansky IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 2 2010 Selenium pollution in northern California soil has been wreaking havoc on the environment for decades, but the government has just never come up with a good solution. + READ MORE

Operation Wild: About the Crew By Team Planet Green IN Operation Wild Oct 25 2010 Join the Operation Wild ride and you'll travel through the wilds of Florida with members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. These seven cast members will guide you through some of the toughest of Florida's conditions. Meet the... + READ MORE

Man Walks Across America (Video) By Care2.com IN Travel & Outdoors Oct 21 2010 October is National Walking Month, and there are tons of reasons to take a stroll today -- it can help prevent memory loss and dementia, and can improve your mood and ability to sleep, just for starters. But could you walk all the way across the country? + READ MORE

Steph Davis: Climber, BASE Jumper, Wingsuit Flyer, Vegan, Animal Lover, Simple Living Advocate, and More (Interview) By Mickey Z. IN Travel & Outdoors Oct 4 2010 "I find that my greatest values are simplicity and freedom. I try to make sure I have all the things I need to pursue my passions and to have a happy, peaceful home life, but no more than that. Although it is still quite a lot, in reality." + READ MORE

Meet Guy Stevens, Senior Marine Biologist, Four Seasons Resorts Maldives By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Sep 30 2010 As part of the Four Seasons Resorts Maldives ocean education initiative – and as resident Senior Marine Biologist -- Guy Stevens gets guests stoked about sea creatures in the Maldivian aquatic ecosystems. He encourages them to witness, take part and directly experience the critically important habitats. + READ MORE

Conservation Photographers Working to Protect Canada's Rainforest: Profiling Thomas P. Peschak By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 12 2010 Between now and September 14, the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) are on the ground trying to save British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest. Learn more about the project in this profile of photographer Thomas P. Peschak. + READ MORE

Conservation Photographers Working to Protect Canada's Rainforest: Profiling Ian McAllister By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 11 2010 Between now and September 14, the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) are on the ground trying to save British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest. Learn more about the project in this profile of photographer Ian McAllister. + READ MORE

Conservation Photographers Working to Protect Canada's Rainforest: Profiling Cristina Mittermeier By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 10 2010 Between now and September 14, the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) are on the ground trying to save British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest. Learn more about the project in this profile of the group's founder, Cristina Mittermeier. + READ MORE

Vegan Backpackers Eat Their Way Around the World (Interview) By Mickey Z. IN Food & Health Aug 23 2010 "My main goal with the blog is to debunk the myth that it's hard to travel as a vegan. Or that vegans don't get to eat anything fun while traveling. People think vegans don't enjoy local foods or traditional dishes but that's not true." + READ MORE