Falls Park
Driving I-90 through the Midwest will bring you through Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A year ago, I was grateful to see the city as it meant a hotel room and a break in the monotony of the long drive from Spokane. This year, I had…
The Eco-Traveler archive for Sept. 2009
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 2009
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 2009
Ren Fest: Not Just for the Era-Challenged
The Renaissance Festival has always carried a bit of a stigma. I’ve heard commentary that suggests only ‘kooky’ people attend the annual festival, or that people who go are a bit ‘off’. After all, the fair consists of a large group of people who like…
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 2009
Minnesota Lake 2
Minnesota is the land of ten thousand lakes. I always thought the state motto was an exaggeration, but the state truly does boast a full count of over ten thousand lakes. In a region with so many bodies of water, I wanted to know what…
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2009
The Boundary Waters: Report, Conclusion
To stretch our legs, we walked the portage trail that bypassed the falls, thankful that we didn't have to carry anything along the narrow track. Our portage trails had been wide and unobstructed while this one was just wide enough for one person at a…
Through The Eco-Traveler blog, Andrea Shearer shares her experiences of international adventure travel, volunteering and SCUBA diving with a commitment to protecting our environment. In the next few months, Andrea will bring her blog closer to home while exploring the natural environment and adventure activities the Midwest has to offer, and will go international again with a volunteer expedition to Nicaragua over the winter holidays. You can reach her at askandrea@ymail.com.
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