Green Recreation

Best Farmers’ Markets in the United States

May 9, 2012
Union Square Greenmarket

As summer approaches, seasonal farmers’ markets are opening up all over the country. Whether you are looking for fresh produce or ready-made jams and artisan breads, local farmers’ markets are a great place to start. They are also a fun, green way to experience local culture if you are traveling. Here are my choices for the [...]

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5 Least Crowded US National Parks (and Why You Should Visit)

April 18, 2012
Congaree-National-Park-boardwalk

My top five picks among the least crowded US national parks are no less worthy of visiting than the big Ys (you know: Yosemite and Yellowstone). They’re simply more remote than the top US national parks, smaller (or in some cases, vastly larger) and often harder to access. What does this mean for the adventurous traveler? [...]

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Yurt Camping Guide: Year-Round Yurts in State Parks

March 22, 2012
Yurt Year-Round Camping

Thanks to yurt camping, the newest camping craze taking off like wildfire across the U.S., you don’t need to own a (gas guzzling) RV or camping trailer to enjoy state parks and campgrounds all year long. Park systems in nearly every state now feature these fun, functional, and cozy shelters in at least a handful [...]

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Top 5 St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Worldwide: Go Green on March 17th

March 16, 2012
Chicago River Green St. Patrick

Originating as a Catholic holiday, St. Patrick’s Day has long been regarded as the party of the year in cities proud of Irish heritage. Ireland hardly holds a monopoly on the holiday, however: St. Patrick’s Day celebrations can be found worldwide. Wherever you’re roaming, a parade, festival, or at least a leprechaun is sure to [...]

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5 Tips for a Green Safari Adventure in Africa

March 15, 2012
Elephants Safari Africa

Imagine being able to witness the legendary wildebeest migration first-hand, or getting to watch dozens of elephants at a watering hole. Going on a safari in Africa is an adventure of a lifetime. Although safaris are not known for being green, it is possible to have an environmentally friendly safari experience. I’ve gone on a dozen [...]

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Best Microfiber Travel Towel

November 10, 2011
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What do you expect from the microfiber travel towels you buy? You want softness, which is why microfiber is so fantastic. You may want a stylish color to match the other towels you have. You may want something that is absorbent, durable or just plain cute. When it comes to options, you do have numerous [...]

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Best Water Bottle with Filter Guide

October 25, 2011
camelbak stainless with filter

Maybe we were on to something when I wrote our filtered water bottle review two years ago or about stainless steel water bottles.  As now there are more water bottles with filters available than I’ve ever seen before. Thankfully, water bottles with filters have also improved dramatically.  The first one I tried was really hard [...]

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Best Water Shoes: Sandals, Hiking, & Running for Men & Women

October 11, 2011
water shoes five fingers

We’ve compared the best water shoes for women and men including the best hiking water shoes, best water sandals, and best for running.

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Travel in Paris: Top 6 Tips

July 7, 2011
Paris Tips Patisserie

Paris is an enormous city with delicious food and wine, museums for every taste, and thousands of years of history. If you don’t have much time to spend there, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. These tips should help you get where you need to go with the maximum amount of time for soaking up the [...]

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8 Tips for Going Green This Summer

June 16, 2011
farmers-market-go-green

Summer is officially here and it’s the perfect time to think about ways to reduce your environmental impact. From food and shopping to traveling and entertainment, we’ve got you covered with tips for going green this summer. 1. Go to the Farmer’s Market Eat local this summer by getting your produce, meat, eggs, and baked [...]

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