“The Emissary” takes us for a ride and answers the age-old question of how our actions “today” impact the environment “tomorrow.” Three shocking, nearly simultaneous events take place around the world: People in Los Angeles witness hundreds of birds dropping from the heavens; Beaches in Maine are covered with tens of thousands of dead fish; […]
By Leslee Jaquette If you are looking for a cozy camping and fishing destination for this summer’s “stay-cation,” consider Alta Lake State Park. I suggest making reservations for mid-week or Sunday nights because this popular and accessible park is probably booked on weekends throughout the season. But check out Alta Lake soon because this little […]
ActiveLifestylesNW.com invites you to explore our Great Northwest trails. Here are three of our favorite Northwest hikes: Catherine Creek Interpretive Trail, located in Washington the east end of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, is the ideal place to walk your dog while viewing spectacular gorge scenery. For Columbia River views, hike the one-mile […]
January 2012 – Fuel Prices: $3.39 per gallon Prepared by Recreation Vehicle Industry Association RV travel is a great value. The PKF Vacation Cost comparison study shows that a family of four can save 23-to-59 percent on vacation costs depending on the type of trip and type of RV used. A two-person travel party (the […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What’s going on with Earth Day this year and how can I get involved? — Christine B., Boston, MA This coming April 22 will mark the 44th annual celebration of Earth Day, and the focus this year will be green cities. “As the world’s population migrates to […]
CINCINATTI, Ohio – Ramesh Malhotra’s Spiritual Wisdom: An Evolutionary Insight provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand investigation of Mahatma Gandhi’s acclaimed “spiritual dictionary,” the Bhagavad Gita, and the physical and spiritual evolutionary trends that dictate life. Spiritual Wisdom clarifies two principle evolutionary trends. The first is physical, which deals with the investigation of nature by means of […]
“The idea behind Grasslands is to create an oasis, a place where kids can take a break from today’s digital world and explore elements of nature from a new perspective,” says Jill White, President of Waterplay. “Imagine walking into a park surrounded by blades of misty grass, and looking up to see a canopy of […]
Coos Bay, Oregon offers boaters deep-water port with fishing village appeal By Leslee Jaquette When I asked Charleston Marina Manager Aaron Simons why Coos Bay, Oregon is a great stop for boaters, he didn’t hesitate, “It’s got one of the best bars on the West Coast.” When I snickered, he politely set me straight. “Not […]
The mental and physical benefits of animal companionship have been praised across the world, from seeing-eye dogs to therapy dogs to household pets. According to the US Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, there are approximately 70 million pet dogs and 74 million pet cats in the United States. Of this number, about 63 percent of […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some cool apps that work with a mobile phone that can help me get in better touch with the environment?— Mitchell Brown, Troy, MI Not surprisingly, there are thousands of “green” apps out there that make it easier for people to find and share information […]
