Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are nationally famous for their Easter activities, which can include everything from crafts to separate egg hunts for adults and children to visits by the Easter Bunny Shirley and Eugene Goles and their family, from Baltimore, Md., have camped at the Jellystone Park Camp[...]
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January 28th, 2011 - 8:30 am § in Traveling
International Ecotourism Society
The International Ecotourism Society offers many ideas and options for traveling responsibly. TIES Wants You To Travel More. Why? “Because we believe in the power of travel to transform people and inspire positive change. When executed mindfully, and with the minimum impact, travel can inspire cul[...]
Fall Foliage
By Dena Fritz Ever notice how the air changes in August? It takes on a crisp feel and the humidity takes a back seat. I am from the mid-atlantic region where the sun gets brighter and the leaves turn scarlet and gold. Autumn is a nice season because it isn’t too cold or too hot; it’s very [...[...]
Crabby Grass and The Chesapeake Bay
Health is Coming Back to our Bay. By Dena Fritz Pollution control efforts in the Chesapeake Bay are continuing to prove effective according to Maryland’s governor, Martin O’Malley. 2009 was the third year that demonstrated growth of all-important bay grasses. The bay grasses provide a vital ha[...]
Dining Green
To belong to the Green Restaurant Association, there are certain standards that you have to uphold. There are three rating levels, two star, three stars and four stars. Green Restaurants are located all over the country and you can probably find several in your own state or metro area. The rating th[...]
See The Light!
By Dena Fritz Energizer LED Rechargeable Flashlight With our active lifestyle, we use flashlights for many purposes several times a week. We are always disappointed that our flashlights die out after just a few uses. It seems that just when we need them most, they fail us and leave us with frustrati[...]
August 5th, 2010 - 5:12 pm § in My Green Life, Traveling
Save The Reefs – What You Can Do
By Dena Fritz It is predicted that within just a few decades our coral reefs will be reduced to piles of rubble on our sea floors. Sound shocking and over-dramatic? No it’s not. It is really happening and it’s coming at an alarming rate. Coral reefs are dying and scientists cannot pinpoint one c[...]
July 26th, 2010 - 9:17 am § in Traveling
Green Vacation: Camper’s Paradise
By Dena Fritz For camping enthusiasts there is a wonderful place on the island of St. John, USVI. It is called Cinnamon Bay Campground and truly, it is paradise. With some of the most beautiful scenery and the best snorkeling in the world, Cinnamon Bay offers serenity, beauty and affordability. Camp[...]
Energy Efficient Cars – To Drive or Not to Drive
By Dena Fritz More and more today we are looking at ways to develop alternative fuels. There is a desire to stop the price gouging of the oil industry and the control that it has over us. We want to be free of the ties that bind us to OPEC and avoid tragedies like the [...][...]
Green Commuting: The Office Carpool
Now, more than ever, it is our responsibility to decrease our carbon footprint. Many of us drive a distance to work. Our co-workers do the same. It is safe to say that you would save gas, carbon emissions, and money if you organized an office carpool. Whether you are commuting to/from work or going [...]