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24th September 2009
Its unfortunate that so many people just don’t get it. They seem to feel the need to light and generally overlight everything. They light their homes and businesses. They light parking lots and walkways. They light trees and shrubs. They light just abou... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
23rd September 2009
When it comes to learning, the best classrooms aren't always inside a school. That's the word from experts who say that one of the latest trends involves using the great outdoors to teach teens life lessons.
For instance, Matt Schmitz may seem like an... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
22nd September 2009
The Caribbean is famous for its collection of small islands, warm climate, wonderful hotel resorts, and amazing beaches. The atmosphere created by in the Caribbean is ideal for those looking to get married, honeymooners, or just couples looking to get aw... Read >
Author: Renaldo Head
16th September 2009
Yosemite National Park | a Land Lost in Time
Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular parks in the National Park system and visited by over 3.5 million tourists each year. Here tourists can experience the beautiful landscape, consist... Read >
02nd September 2009
The Skunk Ape or Stink Ape or Swamp Monkey as they are most commonly known as, is a cryptically hominid said to inhabit in the Southeastern United States, from places such as Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Arkansas, although accounts from the Florida Everg... Read >
Author: Rodney Chandler
15th August 2009
Are you looking for a cheap place to vacation this Summer? Perhaps you don't want to travel too far from your home? Of course you are looking for a memorable experience, something you will really enjoy. If this is the case then look no further then one of... Read >
Author: William Morris Henley
12th August 2009
Many of us have heard the name once or twice, but very few of us are actually aware of what exactly it is, or what exactly The Sierra Club does. But in fact, The Sierra Club is the United States' oldest and largest grassroots environmental campaign. Found... Read >
Author: Nealmedia
16th July 2009
Planning a Grand Canyon Tour this summer? There is more than one way to enjoy the wonder of nature that brings in over five million visitors a year. There are, of course, many traditional tours that will traverse the outer rim of the canyon and allow yo... Read >
Author: tours4fun
10th July 2009
When it comes to teen jobs during summer break, the possibilities are endless. In addition to being a great time to make some extra money, travel jobs allow you to see new parts of the world that you may have never gotten to experience before. Teen summer... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON
30th June 2009
If you want to buy acreage for sale that you can use as a retreat from bustling city life, then West Virginia land might be right for you. The land for sale in West Virginia has a natural beauty that has attracted many individuals, but it has largely resi... Read >
Author: Mark Starr
29th June 2009
Grizzly bears are considered by most experts to be the most aggressive of all types of bears. Their aggressive behavior is a natural instinct derived from their size: They are too large to avoid danger by climbing trees, and they historically compete with... Read >
Author: Fredericks
17th June 2009
Four Steps to Staying Healthy on the Trail
Nothing can be as rewarding as strapping on a pack and heading out into the wilderness. Seeing remote and wild areas can rejuvenate your mind and soul. For many people, what should be a rewarding experience... Read >
Author: GeraldFitz
17th April 2009
It takes 1,500,000 gallons of water to produce the food consumed each year by the average U.S. Resident.
-National Park Service
Water required to produce some of the foods we eat:
* lettuce: 23 gallons per pound
* tomatoes: 30 gallons per ... Read >
Author: RyanArroyo
27th March 2009
If you love hummingbirds, keep your garden, yard, and property clear of weeds. Especially burdock. The prickly seedheads of common burdock can trap and kill hummingbirds.
During September, 1998, three hummingbirds were caught and died in Rock Creek Pa... Read >
Author: Julie Souto
27th March 2009
When a University such as Texas State teams up with the surrounding community to protect and serve the environment, they do so with fervor and drive. Such a partnership introduces children to the benefits of an advanced education, caring for the land, the... Read >
Author: Taylor Benson
04th March 2009
Rural style furnishings usually refer to objects that are natural, carry a sense of history, are made by hand, have a hardy or sturdy exterior, or are inspired by a correlation to the great outdoors. "Western" style decorations are similar to the rural th... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan
04th January 2009
As if there weren’t enough reasons to lay down roots in Atlanta: Consider all of the world-class sites which entertain, amaze and educate million of visitors and residents alike each year:
Piedmont Park
Piedmont Park is the epitome of the ultimate... Read >
Author: Tina
30th October 2008
The USS Constitution is one of the original ships of the US Navy, one of the six and the only one still afloat. The USS Constitution Museum is one of the most interactive museums in the world, and one of the most interesting. Unlike most museums, you are ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye
27th October 2008
While many historians attribute the first National Christmas Tree to President Calvin Coolidge in 1923, there was another, less known tree ceremony that occurred in Washington a decade earlier. On December 24, 1913 in the East Plaza of the U.S. Capitol, ... Read >
Author: Ellen Bell
03rd April 2008
Every organization needs Promotional Products to create a unified, professional look for the workplace and to use as Corporate Gifts. Uniforms and office items are a must, but when choosing Promotional Items to give away, what message should they convey? ... Read >
Author: J. M. Leander
20th March 2008
Spring is finally on its way. After months of waiting for the sun to come out and the temperature to be warmer, it is finally here. Join the hundreds of thousands of other people and welcome spring with the blooming flowers at the National Cherry Blossom ... Read >
Author: Davidr
19th October 2007
Loch Powell got its name in respect of the traveller John Wesley Powell, who provided the primary enduring record of finding for the area after productively creation two hazardous trips by rowboat down the Green and Colorado rivers in 1869 and 1871; Powel... Read >
Author: andrewshw2
15th June 2007
Camping should be spontaneous, fun and relaxing. But in order to relax and enjoy that spontaneity, advance planning is a must.
Camping has been a tradition for over 100 years, but back then it wasn't camping so much as just living in the wild for a whi... Read >
Author: Kenneth Elliott
04th June 2007
This is the most magical national Park in the United States of America when you have spent some time in the great Smoky Mountain National Park it is not difficult to understand why
The Smoky Mountains or “Smokies” are part of the Appalachian Mounta... Read >
Author: Scott James
01st March 2007
Since a majority of its land is protected by the National Park Service, St. John offers unspoiled natural beauty and a wealth of picturesque beaches that are simply unmatched. Rather than massive resorts and sprawling commercial centers, lush mangrove for... Read >
Author: Jennifer Weiss
29th January 2007
Buffalo Bill’s Cody/Yellowstone Country The Northwest region of Wyoming offers visitors a reflection of life in the Old West. It has a thriving cowboy culture, Native American history and spectacular landscapes which both challenged the rugged fortitude... Read >
Author: John Parker
23rd October 2006
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park has been described as “The most magical national park in the United States of America”.
The Smoky Mountains or “Smokies” are part of the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States and the whole are... Read >
Author: Stephen Morgan
03rd October 2006
Declared a national park by the Ecuadorian government in 1959, the Galapagos Islands offer a fantastic opportunity to see nature at its most pristine. What makes these tiny equatorial islands so incredible is that it was here that Charles Darwin found evi... Read >
Author: Jenelle Gonsalves
25th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Karin Manning
The thought of camping alone can be very intimidating, especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it is not something recommended to women new to camping. In this day and age women must be armed with both commonsense and experi... Read >
Author: Karin Manning
30th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Karin Manning
The thought of camping alone can be very intimidating, especially if you're a woman. Ideally, it is not something recommended to women new to camping. In this day and age women must be armed with both commonsense and expe... Read >
Author: Karin Manning
21st March 2006
The Grand Canyon is one of the best places to visit on your family holiday. This amazing location was carved over thousands of years. It is beautiful. The many activities it has to offer can be pleasurable for the whole family. The canyon experience is bi... Read >
Author: David Pierce
17th December 2005
If you miss Cades Cove Tennessee while traveling in the southeastern part of the United States, you've missed one of the most picturesque locations in North America.
Cades Cove is a 6,800 acre scenic paradise located in the Great Smoky Mountains Nation... Read >
Author: Alan LeStourgeon
01st July 2005
Camping is a delightful and adventurous way to spend your vacations. Camping basically means living in tents that are pitched on specific grounds. The biggest advantage of camping is the cost saving. You can have a good vacation within your budget. For yo... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta
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