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World’s first eco theme park, Environmentaland, debuts in Los Angeles
Hyped as the world’s first interactive environmental hybrid theme park and museum, Environmentaland is situated in Los Angeles at the Hollywood & Highland complex.
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‘Sweet’ Lesbian cruise goes carbon-neutral and guilt-free
Eco-friendly lesbian travel company, Sweet, is offering eight community service activities for guests on board its upcoming carbon-neutral Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Spirit – nicknamed the Sweet Caribbean Cruise – from November 8 through the 15. The voyage will mark the largest -ever carbon-neutral cruise in history.
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Redwoods need more legislation to protect and fund the beautiful and ancient state parks
In 1850, there were nearly 2 million acres of ancient coast redwood forests in California. Today, less than 5 percent remains and faces threats from logging, development and global climate change. According to the Save the Redwoods League – a 90 year proponent and protector organization for Northern California’s ancient redwood forests, the parks are still in dire need of a dedicated and stable funding source.
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Tripadvisor: Let’s get naked
In honor of the recent Nude Recreation Week, the popular travel community site has unveiled a new list of the Top 5 Naked Events and Nude Beaches for summertime, according to both site editors and travelers alike, highlighting everything from a massive skinny-dip to hanging in the breeze on sunny shores.
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Help protect our National Parks with a new video challenge
The new “Your Parks Video Challenge” campaign, sponsored by the National Park Foundation and Olympus (the camera people), wants you to submit a video at Yourparks.com for a chance to win an exclusive trip to the National Park of Your Choice, an Olympus PEN Camera Kit, and more.
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Free fitness training for Kilimanjaro trekkers
Award-winning eco-adventure travel company Thomson Safaris is helping adventure enthusiasts get themselves in gear for a Kilimanjaro climbing excursion by offering a free, four-week specialized fitness training program tailored toward the demands of the adventure itself.
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Locals know best: new online travel guides by local gurus
Online wellness community InnerRewards.com has just launched a new online travel guide by locals, highlighting the best spas deals, restaurants, outdoor exercise tips and more throughout the U.S.
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All-women Sorella Cycling 'escapes to Blue Ridge'
Cabin rental company “Escape to Blue Ridge” will be the 2009 sponsor of Sorella Cycling – the 150 all female member cycling race club – as an expression of thanks from Escape to Blue Ridge to the Blue Ridge community that has embraced them and an effort to attract more adventure travelers to Blue Ridge, GA to strengthen southeast adventure tourism.
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13 free things to do in Sonoma's 'Wine Country'
In tough economic times, a vacation in Sonoma’s wine country that centers on free, or almost free, activities is just the prescription. With a reputation as a wine country that is welcoming, friendly and relaxed, Sonoma County is also known as a great value for those seeking the lifestyle of great wine and fresh food.
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Traveling with kids? Try Trekaroo
With thousands of kid-friendly activities and places to stay, Trekaroo is a resource for parents to find reviews, get tips, ask questions, and connect with like-minded travelers around the world. Its promise: family travel will never be the same.
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California State Parks throw gas to the curb with new rec vehicles
Electric motorcycle manufacturer Quantya and California State Park’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division have partnered to promote electric off-highway vehicles, letting the state parks go from “gas to green”.
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Eco-surf in Micronesia with Kosrae Surf Tours
Since 2000, surfer Matt Rott has dedicated himself to creating and promoting responsible surf tourism in the South Pacific. His new, eco-friendly surf camp debuts this month on the Micronesian island of Kosrae, one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia.
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New eco-friendly options at Amelia Island Hotels
Amelia Island hotels are providing visitors with many eco-friendly options including green lodging, complimentary bikes and more.
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Thrill-seeking 91 year old beats record for Moaning Cave Zip Lines for a high-adrenaline birthday
For his 91st birthday this year, adventurous Royal Yocum was on the lookout for a suitably adventurous activity. When he came upon an article in the San Francisco Chronicle’s travel section on Moaning Cavern’s zip lines, he knew he’d found his next birthday thrill.
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Adventure Travel coming to Outdoor Sports Conferences
Nielsen Business Media Sports Group and Adventure Travel Trade Association strike a multi-year deal to Bring first ever dedicated “adventure travel” presence within four selected NBM sports shows.
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River Network and Busch Beer team up to protect Northwest rivers
As environmental concerns continue to rise, it becomes increasingly important to maintain the health of our region’s rivers, which are a major source of water for drinking, industry, agriculture, recreation and fish and wildlife habitat.
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Denali National Park unveils new green visitor center
The Eielson Visitor Center, a new tourist-resource within Denali National Park and Preserve, opens its doors to the public with a grand opening on August 12. Visitors can enjoy a scenic view of Mt. McKinley, as well as adjacent nature trails and interior park exhibits.
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Hands-on Restoration Project Looks to Draw Additional Volunteers
Support from the local community gives the garden restoration work at the Bartow-Pell mansion museum (Bronx, New York) a significant boost by covering the majority of volunteers’ costs and making it possible for area residents to pay only a portion of the cost of attending the hands-on workshop being held August 3-9, 2008 at the gracious estate.
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Arizona's Institute of EcoTourism welcomes National Outdoor Leadership School
When NOLS students step into the world’s wild places, they bring not only their backpacks, but also more than 40 years of experience in expeditioning.
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Meet the next generation of green leaders 
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Travelers urged to lighten their holiday load 
Destination South Africa: Can the country benefit from huge tourism potential after the 2010 World Cup games? 
Airbus Concept Plane offers glimpse into the future of flight 
Travelers would rather go green when booking a hotel 
Africa’s national park wildlife threatened to near extinction 
