Hey, snowbirds! Next time you are wondering what to do to kill a few cold months, consider traveling to Seabrook Island, a private oceanfront community just miles from historic downtown Charleston. The island offers miles of beaches, two beach and golf facilities overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with multiple dining options, two championship golf courses, a tournament-grade […]
Recently declared a drought zone, the Olympic National Park on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula may be unusually accessible this spring and summer. For better or worse, this year the designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve with its beaches, rain forests and mountains will experience one of the driest springs on record. If you […]
I think many people agree, Whidbey Island provides a great getaway any time of year. It’s easy to jump on a ferry in Mukilteo, Wash., drive around the island and situate yourself at a campground, cozy B & B or country inn. But if you are looking for an excuse to take an escape weekend, […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental risks associated with beach resorts? –– Shine Shoukkathali, via e-mail While they may put up with a lot of stress from wind, waves and weather, beaches and the coastal environments surrounding them are surprisingly fragile. The ecosystems which make up coastal areas […]
