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See The World's Top Treehouse Resorts

What I remember most from watching Peter Pan as a kid was one whimsical aspect—Never Never Land. The kids living up in small huts in the trees, the sounds of Macaw’s just outside the flap door and the...

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2011's 10 Most Ethical Destination Countries

We can observe–almost in real time–the impact that smart or selfish choices, by governments and individuals, have on rainforests and reefs, cultures and communities. Travel is one of the biggest...

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What are the Top 5 Eco Careers?

Attention college students and grads, the "employed-but-stuck-behind-a-desk" and anyone else looking for rewarding work: It turns out that eco-friendly jobs are growing, kind of like that native grass...

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Driver Hits, Kills 10 Pronghorn in Wyoming, Reward Offered

First whooping cranes, now pronghorn antelope? It wasn't long ago that we reported on the senseless slaying of three endangered whooping cranes in Georgia. Now comes news of 10 pronghorn antelope...

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From Crisis to Solution: Help Relief Organizations Make a Difference in Japan

The north shore of Japan was hit by a devastating tsunami last week due to an 8.9 magnitude earthquake 80 miles off the coast. Over 200,000 residents are now in temporary shelters with thousands more...

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Japan-Size Tsunami May Have Buried Atlantis, In Southern Spain

A new claim by U.S. researchers is timely, amazing, and gruesome. They say a massive tsunami --- like the March 11 wave train that devastated Japan --- may be responsible for burying the fabled "Lost...

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Against All Odds: Incredible Survival Stories From Japan

The stories currently coming out of Japan are heart wrenching. We're all watching from the sidelines as the death toll rises and a potential nuclear crisis unfolds. But against all odds, there are some...

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9 Surprising Green Wedding Traditions From Around The World

A 5-star catering company, air-conditioned tent and designer dress offers its own beauty—it’s true—but there is a different kind of beauty to be found in an eco-friendly wedding. Not only will a...

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Road Trip? 10 Easy Ways to Save Gas and Money

With gas prices gorging our pocket books it’s no surprise that many of us are canceling our spring break road trips and opting instead to spend “quality” time relaxing at home instead. Thing is, there...

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Animals Killed, In Need of Help, Due to Japan Tsunami

They say that animals can sense that a storm is coming. They run for the hills. They fly away. Still, the massive March 11 Japan earthquake and tsunami seems to have done its fair share of damage to...

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Celebrate Curiousity & Discovery on International Obscura Day

If you live in a place long enough, you should possess some local history to pass on to visitors. Bay City, Michigan, for instance, is the birthplace of Madonna and the city that Annie Edson Taylor...

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Video Preview of Isabella Rossellini's Bizarre New Film

Isabella Rossellini, the famous Italian actress, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and model, has been making great (and often surreal!) films and television shows about all kinds of creatures during...

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The Coolest Places To Take A Dip

Even someone terrified of the ocean (like myself!) can appreciate the therapeutic properties of water. The sound of waves can clear your mind, raindrops on a tin roof induce that perfect sensation of...

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Animal Rescue in Japan: Efforts Build for the Helpless and Voiceless in the...

Areas in Japan affected by the earthquake and tsunami are a heartbreaking disaster for everyone, but pets and other animals tend to have it worst, either because their caretakers didn't survive or...

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Car-Free Road Trip… Greener, Cheaper, and Less Stressful!

Really, who doesn’t like a road trip? You get away far enough to feel like you’re on vacation, but close enough that you can come home quickly if need be. You can leave on spur of the moment, let’s be...

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Top Eco-Adventures in the Southern States

As an LA local, I know we consider ourselves pioneers in environmental sensibility. Organic materials acquiesce themselves perfectly to our airy beach clothes, natural foods are just another factor in...

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Outdoor Adventure: Take Your Kid(s) Snorkeling

I've been waiting to write this post, since a return from the Dominican Republic for some Spring Break relaxation and family bonding. Of course, I love my family, but sometimes the kids can be a...

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7 Activities To Do Before You Die

It’s funny with all of the amazing restaurants opening daily, bizarre and trendy night clubs, museums with astounding artifacts and—let’s face it—some hands down credit card-debt-be-damned-worthy...

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How About a Free Trip for Turning Your Home into a Billboard?

This idea from the Boing Boing people gives me another. The gist is, a California company called Adzookie is offering to pay your mortgage if you're willing to let them turn your home into a giant...

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12 Ways To Have a Fun, Guilt-Free Camping Trip

You might be a regular camper who escapes to the wild weekly. Maybe you just can’t afford a vacation so a tent and a campfire make for the cheapest getaway. Maybe your friends dared you to spend just...

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