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The T.25 will provide commuters with an energy efficient alternative to the gas-guzzling SUV. The small, fuel-efficient vehicle is inexpensive to run and easy to park. As car designers continue to develop greener technologies the options to purchase low environmental impact vehicles will increase. But what if you commute only a few miles to and from the office, do you drive a car or find an even greener alternative?
Take for example Ricardo Assis Rosa, an architect from Bath, UK who commutes the two miles to his office via kayak. Rosa says he took up kayaking one day after a friend lent him his kayak to experiment with, and he has never looked back. After years of daily commuting on a packed bus, he says his new commute makes his daily travel feel like a holiday as he paddles quietly beside the river wildlife. Rosa, an admitted adventure seeker, admits that on occasion his trip to and from work is less than ideal for the average person, with the UK’s typical rainy weather and winds making for a treacherous journey. Kayaking to work may not be for everyone, especially if you don’t live or work near water, however Ricardo has taken full advantage of the waterway that connects his backyard to his office.
As commuters continue to go green with their daily travels between home and the office, from driving electric cars to kayaking, they are ensuring they leave a smaller carbon footprint. Do you or someone you know take an alternative form of transportation to work? Tells us your stories below.
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After a two-day train ride from Winnipeg, Robert Reid of Lonely Planet (http://lonelyplanet.com) and Kim Mance (http://galavanting.tv), arrive in the subarctic 'polar bear capital of the world', Churchill Manitoba which sits on the Hudson Bay. The two travel writers take off on adventure tours to see wild polar bears and beluga whales in their natural habitat. They also get unexpected bonuses like a rocket launcher, souvenir shopping, a visit to Polar Bear jail, and a chat with Parks Canada Bear Patrol.
hosted by: Kim Mance from http://galavanting.tv & Robert Reid from http://lonelyplanet.com
edited by: Kim Mance
music by: Robert Reid
motion graphics by: Courtney Hannibal
travel & accommodations provided by: Tourism Manitoba http://travelmanitoba.comAfter a two-day train ride from Winnipeg, Robert Reid of Lonely Planet... more
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Story by Jessica Ainlay le cool London
Photo courtesy Thames River Adventures
Grumpy and groggy one spring morning I boarded a 5am London Overground train into central London, joining the half-asleep city workers and other poor souls up at this time. An hour later I was refreshed, even bright-eyed, watching the sunrise whilst kayaking through Regent’s Canal with my guides from Thames River Adventures. Not a typical dry city tour, the owners and fellow London implants, Danny and Niamh shared travelling tales from around the world and talk of London life as we paddled along.
Being my first time in a kayak, a trip on the smooth waters of Regent’s Canal was the option suggested (“Even if you did fall out, at most spots you can touch the bottom, anyway,” I was jokingly reassured), with the other tours taking place at Hampton Court Palace and Tower Bridge on the Thames, though the latter allows only ages 16 and up with some experience before they’ll let you climb into a kayak on London’s main waterway.
Experiencing the Capital from the seat of a kayak is something that even the most jaded Londoner (who, me?) can appreciate: paddling through the stillness of the morning, peeking through the back of Primrose Hill villas, past the wild African dogs at the London Zoo and arriving in Camden in that clear point of sanity after the ravers have gone home and before the high street is open for business and packed with pedestrians. For 90 peaceful morning minutes, the city was all mine.
Regent’s Canal did have its fair share of adventure, however. We paddled into the underbelly of the international food market near Camden Lock. “I like to call this ‘the cave’,” Niamh explained somewhat sarcastically from afar. She doesn’t like to go in this part, and prefers to wait outside with anyone not feeling so adventurous. Danny gathered us around a large, sunken iron boat and explains that this was an underground loading area for the factories and warehouses of Camden, which have all been converted to flats and restaurants. The air was stagnant and foul, the water's surface thick and oily, all well worth it to see the ghosts of Camden’s history up close and personal at that time of morning.
Not everyone has to get up before the crack of dawn like I did. Lunchtime tours run two hours and include a stop-off for a hard-earned meal and a brew – though only one, surely drink kayaking is illegal. Sunset tours run 90 minutes, ending just after the sun sinks below the west London horizon.
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Attempting to kayak the Amazon River with The Celebrity Traveler and Explorer – Bruce McToose. And play Wiffleball.Attempting to kayak the Amazon River with The Celebrity Traveler and Explorer –... more
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The most popular article on this site so far has been “this is the way to experience life – 100 goals in 100 weeks”. I have decided to follow Ian Ushers lead and write my list of 10 endurance events I want to complete before I die. So no more excuses, it’s time for me to take action!
And in the process to ask for your help. Can you help me reach any of these goals ? Do you have any of the same ambitions ? Would you like to do one of them together ? Do you have the skills or experience to guide, teach or advise me and help me to reach any of them? I’m keen, hungry and willing to learn.The most popular article on this site so far has been “this is the way to... more
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For those with a passion for the ocean it is an inspiring though sometimes formidable place. Tamara Jacobi is a female explorer with a thirst for adventure and a philosophical view about life. In 2007 she along with her father and brother kayaked 850 miles self supported through the Sea of Cortez.
I hope you enjoy this ocean kayaking video of Tamara Jacobi paddling the 850 mile Sea of Cortez – Please take a moment to comment afterwards and give your thoughts on the film does it inspire you to start training for ocean kayaking or maybe to kayak the Sea of Cortez yourself ?For those with a passion for the ocean it is an inspiring though sometimes formidable... more
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When visiting Cades Cove as well as other parts of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, be sure not to approach any of the wildlife too closely. GSMNP officials prohibit crowding, harassing and feeding wildlife in any part of the park. This they do to preserve a safe environment for the animals as well as a safe vacation for the Smokies tourists.
As a rule of thumb, if your presence in Cades Cove is altering an animals behavior, you are too close to that animal. This is never truer than when viewing the Smoky Mountain Black Bear. The Smokies bears are NOT pets, trained bears or well fed zoo animals. They are wild and only come out of their hiding places when they are hungry. Though park bears may appear cute and cuddly, even friendly at times, they also are capable of acting with aggression with lightning speed. Smoky Mountain black bears are omnivores eating mainly plant material, but they also eat animals and on rare occasions humans. Given the number of visitors to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park bear injuries are rare however bear related injuries do occur every year in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Given that fact and coupled with the recent bear related death in the park, it is wise to enjoy the bears briefly if you see them but watch from a safe distance or from the safety of your car. The woman who was recently killed by a mother bear and cub was found to have pictures to the offending bears in her camera. So again, enjoy the animals in Cades Cove and take comfort that they rarely attack humans, but at the same time respect their wildness and neither crowd nor feed them.When visiting Cades Cove as well as other parts of the Great Smoky Mountain National... more
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most pristine natural areas in the East. A tour through the park offers visitors breathtaking mountain scenery, including panoramic views, rushing mountain streams, and mature hardwood forests stretching to the horizon.
In the Smokies high country, over 85" of rain falls on average each year, feeding over 2,100 miles of rushing mountain streams and rivers that flow through the park. The park abounds with the two ingredients essential for waterfalls—water and an elevation gradient. Waterfalls dot the waterways throughout the park, attracting over 200,00 visitors each year to the park's better known falls.Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most pristine natural areas in the... more
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Whitewater-the term conjurs up visions of free-flowing, thundering, white-capped river excitement! Whitewater rafting is the ideal outdoor adventure for kids and adults-great for family adventures that will ensure memories of shared teamwork and comraderie for years to come. The rafting season begins in March and runs to early November. Spring whitewater trips offer the added benefit of higher water and wildflowers, and fall offers its color extravaganza.
Rivers are classified according to difficulty and are assigned classifications that range from II (easy) to IV (difficult). The "difficult" designation would mean you are used to physical exertion and consider yourself "fit". Be mindful of these classifications when making your plans-we want you to come back again and again.
Wildwater Rivers
Lower Pigeon
The lower section of the Pigeon River offers Class II and III rapids and guide-assisted trips are ideal for kids as young as 6 up to seniors.
Upper Pigeon
Located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, the Upper Pigeon River offers approximately 5 miles of Class III and IV rapids are convenient to every other Smokies area attraction.Whitewater-the term conjurs up visions of free-flowing, thundering, white-capped river... more
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This is beautiful Suck Creek within Marion County in the Prentice Cooper State Forest. Suck Creek is an unusual name. Where did it come from? Following is a excerpt from the link provided: In the canyons around Signal Mountain there lies a small community called Suck Creek. It's name isn't the only unusual thing about it. Suck Creek is actually the name of the creek which flows through the area. The creek received this unusual name because as it flows into the Tennessee River, it causes rapids and whirlpools which were known to suck in passing boats.
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See the site: http://johnnorrisbrown.com/paranormal-tn/suck-creek/index.htm
Read about the sports and activities provided: River Facts: http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/13163.html
Map: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Suck+Creek&state=TNThis is beautiful Suck Creek within Marion County in the Prentice Cooper State Forest.... more
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Yesterday I had found a dead deer in the Prentice Cooper State Forest and its carcass lying in water that flows into Suck Creek in Marion County just north of Chattanooga, Tennessee. I reported it to the State Forestry officials upon my finding it. No one from the Tennessee State Forestry Prentice Cooper Division called me back. So, I went prepared today to remove the deer from the water of the Prentice Cooper State Forest property. I discovered that this deer had been killed by poachers. The video shows that the area where the antlers were was cut out with precision. I, on the video, had said someone had removed its brain, but I was kind of upset and not thinking clearly. What I should have said was that someone had removed its antlers.
When I got home, I tried to contact the Prentice Cooper State Forest officials to tell them that I had removed the deer and they could come retrieve the carcass and dispose of it, however, I could not reach them. So, I called the Tennessee Environmental Assistance Center of the Tennessee Department of Conservation and spoke thoroughly about this matter describing it to him. He told me that based upon what I was telling him, poachers had killed this animal and cut off the antlers and bone out of the head with a saw. He was very concerned and said that I could rest assured that he was as concerned about this matter as I was and that he would follow through on this matter and have the carcass picked up. He also went on to say that this was a crime and that the officials of the Prentice Cooper State Forest should have immediately followed up on this from the initial report and that they would be hearing from his office. I admit I do not remove dogs or animals on a daily basis and this was kind of an emotional incident for me and at the same time it made me angry. I do not mind getting my hands dirty. I do not mind taking part in keeping our natural resources clean and well-kept. I am very much for the protection of our natural resources and am not afraid to say it or show it.
So, anyway. I hope that everyone will try to bare with me and understand that this was a threat to the health of others; it also is a federal offense to kill deer when out of season as it is against the law to kill other animals; it is also an outright shame and is disgusting to throw the carcass of a dead animal into the area of a State Forest or anywhere in the water that leads into our creeks and rivers. This is a felony. Should they ever catch someone committing or taking part in this activity there will be grave penalties. It is a highly punishable crime to kill wildlife when it is prohibited or no license or not in season.
I know that looking at it from the sick individuals point of view that did this, they did not have time to take it away, "man, just cut it off and lets go." Well, that view is WRONG! So suck it up if you want to argue about this. Because it is flat out WRONG! Take a stand for what you say you believe in.Yesterday I had found a dead deer in the Prentice Cooper State Forest and its carcass... more
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This is a video from Cannemara, a subdivision in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County. This was shot this morning before the three plus inches were are getting as I write. North Georgia is drowning after a 3 year drought.This is a video from Cannemara, a subdivision in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County. This... more
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It is September 18, 2009 and the leaves are beginning to change in the Prentice Cooper State Forest and Wildlife Management Area atop Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I have begun my 2009 fall photo album and have entitled it "Colors of Fall". As fall comes upon us I will continue to add to my photo album and collect all of the beautiful colors that I see.
I am making a request to everyone to begin their fall photo albums and join our group. Display your albums within this group and lets enjoy sharing all of our beautiful "Colors of Fall" to the world.It is September 18, 2009 and the leaves are beginning to change in the Prentice Cooper... more
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The San Francisco Giants offer some of baseball's most head-scratching spectacles, particularly the "splash hit" and the kayakers who lurk around AT&T Park. For this third stop on their baseball road trip, our basecrawlers jump into the San Francisco Bay in an attempt to score a rare and valuable souvenir. A splash hit is a home run that clears the right-field fence and lands in a pocket of the bay known as McCovey Cove, and the lengths some "ballhawks" go to obtain one combines a high degree of innovation and obsession. Meanwhile, our basecrawlers discover the departure of Barry Bonds has had a profound impact on the mood in San Francisco, especially at one local business that has seen its revenue take a dive as fewer balls are hit into the bay. The San Francisco Giants offer some of baseball's most head-scratching... more
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Tyler Bradt set a new world record by plunging 186 feet over a waterfall in Washington State. The 22 year-old American suffered only a sprained wrist and a broken paddle during the 4 second fall over Palouse Falls.
At the bottom of the falls, Tyler sank 20ft underwater and stayed submerged for seven seconds before resurfacing.
Bradt set a previous record in 2007 when he took a kayak over the 107-ft Alexandra Falls in Canada. His newest feat surpasses his Brazilian rival who earlier this year who successfully negotiated the 127-ft Salto Bello falls in Brazil.Tyler Bradt set a new world record by plunging 186 feet over a waterfall in Washington... more
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A Washington-based company, Eddyline Kayaks, is helping endangered manatees in Florida through sales of a new Swift kayak paddle that will raise funds for manatee conservation and help educate the public.A Washington-based company, Eddyline Kayaks, is helping endangered manatees in Florida... more
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10 years ago, running any waterfall much over 30-40 feet was more of a stunt than anything else. Today, the latest boat and gear designs along with continually-evolving paddling technique have enabled paddlers to run enormous waterfalls totally under control. Up until this Spring, the 30-40 meter height seemed to be a plateau, but then Tyler Bradt made a completely game-changing run here in Washington, styling out the 186 foot Palouse Falls.10 years ago, running any waterfall much over 30-40 feet was more of a stunt than... more
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12th Anniversary Retreat
Spirit of Place
Encounters of Spirituality and the Environment
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Wisdom in Wilderness: The Poetic Vision of Mary Oliver, a Spirit of Place kayaking trip retreat
Kayaking 40 miles along the shores of Lake Superior coastline
August 3-7, 2009
Cost: $850 (Limited to 10 persons)
Interfaith kayaking trip along 40 miles of Lake Superior shoreline, while reading journals of 16th Century Jesuit Missionaries to the Ojibwa tribe; discussions of spirituality and nature; hearty meals including smoked fish and homemade bread; Lodging in an Historic Inn and rustic lakeside cabins.
Facilitators: Rev. John Magnuson & Rev. Lee Goodwin
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God and the Bomb
Science, Faith and the Future of Nuclear Technology
Nov. 12-15, 2009
Pecos Benedictine Monastery, New Mexico
(20 miles north of Santa Fe and 60 miles from Los Alamos)
Historical perspectives on the development of the Atomic Bomb
Small group dialogues on the faith and science with psycho-social insights on the challenge of nuclear technology
Prayers and reflection with members of the Benedictine Community
Ethical considerations for the promise and threat of nuclear energy
Afternoons in Santa Fe and at the Los Alamos National Laboratory with daily hikes in the Sangre de Christo Mountains.
Presenters:
Larry Rasmussen, PhD., Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary
Robert Kraus, PhD., Deputy Director of Research and Development, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Facilitator:
Rev. Jon Magnuson, Director, nonprofit Cedar Tree Institute,
Cost: $850
Limited to 12 persons
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2009
Requires a $250 deposit
Nonprofit Cedar Tree Institute:
http://www.cedartreeinstitute.com/kayaktrips.html12th Anniversary Retreat
Spirit of Place
Encounters of Spirituality and the... more
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12th Anniversary Retreat
Spirit of Place
Encounters of Spirituality and the Environment
Nonprofit Cedar Tree Institute in Marquette, Michigan
http://www.cedartreeinstitute.com/kayaktrips.html
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Wisdom in Wilderness: The Poetic Vision of Mary Oliver, a Spirit of Place kayaking trip retreat
Kayaking 40 miles along the shores of Lake Superior coastline
August 3-7, 2009
Cost: $850 (Limited to 10 persons)
Interfaith kayaking trip along 40 miles of Lake Superior shoreline, while reading journals of 16th Century Jesuit Missionaries to the Ojibwa tribe; discussions of spirituality and nature; hearty meals including smoked fish and homemade bread; Lodging in an Historic Inn and rustic lakeside cabins.
Facilitators: Rev. John Magnuson & Rev. Lee Goodwin
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God and the Bomb
Science, Faith and the Future of Nuclear Technology
Nov. 12-15, 2009
Pecos Benedictine Monastery, New Mexico
(20 miles north of Santa Fe and 60 miles from Los Alamos)
Historical perspectives on the development of the Atomic Bomb
Small group dialogues on the faith and science with psycho-social insights on the challenge of nuclear technology
Prayers and reflection with members of the Benedictine Community
Ethical considerations for the promise and threat of nuclear energy
Afternoons in Santa Fe and at the Los Alamos National Laboratory with daily hikes in the Sangre de Christo Mountains.
Presenters:
Larry Rasmussen, PhD., Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary
Robert Kraus, PhD., Deputy Director of Research and Development, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Facilitator:
Rev. Jon Magnuson, Director, nonprofit Cedar Tree Institute,
Cost: $850
Limited to 12 persons
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2009
Requires a $250 deposit12th Anniversary Retreat
Spirit of Place
Encounters of Spirituality and the... more
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