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Massive Mountain Rock Travels More Than 200 Miles from the Rocky Mountains
Imagine, a massive 17 ton rock falls more than 200 miles from the mountains and lands in the middle of the prairie landscape. That is exactly what happened in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. Imagine, a massive 17 ton rock falls more than 200 miles from the mountains and lands in the middle of the prairie landscape. That is ... more
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Family Travel Plans? Visit North America’s Largest Mall
For any of you planning a family trip to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, a visit to West Edmonton Mall is a definite must. The mall has a huge selection of various stores, but there is so much more to see and do. For any of you planning a family trip to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, a visit to West Edmonton Mall is a definite must. The mall has a h... more
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Sea-to-Sky Discoveries
The drive to Whistler was slow going and nerve-racking due to construction on the Sea-to-Sky but the amazing ocean and mountain views more than made up for it. I must say were were lucky not have been caught up in the massive rock slide that has left thousands stranded. The drive to Whistler was slow going and nerve-racking due to construction on the Sea-to-Sky but the amazing ocean and mountain views ... more
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The Grouse Grind Challenge
Hiking Grouse Grind. Are you up for the challenge? Stephanie Carr takes you on the hike up the mountain.
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White water rafting in the Canadian Outback
Nothing really could be better than rolling rapids, mountain views, and the possibility of certain death. We had done our research and had stumbled upon Canadian Outback Adventures and the Elaho Exhilarator. Nothing really could be better than rolling rapids, mountain views, and the possibility of certain death. We had done our research and... more
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Summer at Playland
The anticipation built as we waited in line, and the coaster’s 90 seconds of excitement was well worth the wait.
Hill after hill, we were lifted up off our seats while breezing through the wind, giving us a stomach-churning experience, especially after the hotdogs we had just eaten.
We then moved on to the Hellevator... try it if you dare. The anticipation built as we waited in line, and the coaster’s 90 seconds of excitement was well worth the wait. ... more -
Staycations...because we can't afford to travel anymore...
About 1.3 percent fewer Americans are expected to fly this summer than last summer, according to the Air Transport Association.
And for the first time since the economic shock after the September 11 attacks, Americans were projected to drive less over Memorial Day weekend, the traditional kickoff of the summer travel season.
AAA Vice President Mark Brown says the slowing economy and high fuel prices "have pushed some Americans to what we call the traveling tipping point. It's clear that a small number of us may choose to stay home ... and relax with friends and family rather than take a vacation."
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I think this is a good way to say "um...no" to the higher gas prices and the ways that airlines are screwing us over with prices and fees...at the same time, it's kind of sad. Almost everywhere in the world is open to all of the worlds citizens to travel and explore...but we can't afford to do so anymore...
will you be staying home and entertaining yourself? or will you travel dispite the prices? About 1.3 percent fewer Americans are expected to fly this summer than last summer, according to the Air Transport Association. ... more -
Golf and the Environment: How Green is Golf?
Golf Digest Magazine explores whether golf is green in this month's issue. John Barton, in his article "How Green is Golf?", identifies core problems with golf courses -- increasing water cost and scarcity, and the burden of golf green maintenance with pesticides. Burton raises some interesting questions which have been explored by environmentalists for years, but only initially explored between the golf establishment and environmentalists together at a Pebble Beach conference in 1995.
Golf course maintenance incurs high costs, and use 300,000 gallons of water each day for golf greens around the United States, according to Burton's article. But golf courses do not depend on water alone to keep it evergreen. Pesticides and synthetic chemicals are sprayed regularly, which compound the environment, and can result in disease and cancer.
Read more in Burton's essay, and additional interviews with golf architects, environmentalists, and others about these issues.
Photo: Desert Springs Golf Course, Costa de Almeria, Spain. Golf Digest Magazine explores whether golf is green in this month's issue. John Barton, in his article "How Green is Golf?&... more
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