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Walking among the giants: Muir Woods National Monument

Walking among the giants: Muir Woods National Monument

As giants ascending to heaven, they stand tall and loom large.  With one look at their immense size, you feel small yet honored to be in their presence. Like your ancient relatives, these trees could tell a story of all that they have seen and experienced.  If they could talk, wisdom would ooze from their [...]

2011 free admission days to National Parks kicks off with National Park Week April 16 – 24

2011 free admission days to National Parks kicks off with National Park Week April 16 – 24

Now that the budget crisis has been resolved for this year, our national parks will continue to remain open.  That’s great news as this week celebrates National Park Week at nearly 400 national parks across the nation.  So get free admission to national parks this week. Go hiking in Yosemite.  Visit Old Faithful in Yellowstone.  [...]

Adventure travel – a lifelong passion

Adventure travel – a lifelong passion

Guest post by Ted Nelson – Part I Healthy for the body and mind Adventure travel is a healthy activity for both the body and the mind.  Whether it is hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing or another activity it is usually something that requires a work out and a skill.  Eighty percent of the U.S. population [...]