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Traveling the Green Way

Archive for the ‘Green Attractions’ Category

October 14th, 2008

Travel+Leisure’s Must See Green American Landmarks.

The latest edition of Travel+Leisure, now online, has a great slideshow highlighting what they consider are America’s must see Green landmarks.
They are…

The Science Center: California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
The Stadium: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
The Farm and Restaurant: Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, and Blue Hill at Stone Barns Restaurant, Pocantico Hills, New […]

By Liz Lewis -- 2 comments

October 8th, 2008

California Academy of Sciences: The Greenest Museum on Earth.

Find out why the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco which reopened last month, is now considered the ‘greenest museum on earth’ with this informative video by Wired.com

Learn more about what’s green about the California Academy of Sciences and it’s displays with these videos…
California Academy of Sciences - Living Roof (2007)
Renzo Piano-Architect of California […]

By Liz Lewis -- 1 comment

September 13th, 2008

Looking for a Eco-Spa?

Conceirge.com lists what they consider the top nine eco-spas in the world that not only focus on the mind and body but also the planet.
UNU Spa at Inkaterra in Machu Picchu, Peru
Chill Spa at Hotel Terra in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Amanbagh in Rajasthan, India.
Kasbah du Toubkal in Imlil, Morocco.
Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California.
Monart in […]

By Liz Lewis -- 1 comment

September 11th, 2008

Traveling the Green Way’s Guide to…Sydney, Australia: Part Two.

With it’s abundance of urban green spaces, a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere, and an enthusiasm for nature and outdoor living, there are plenty of ways to ‘travel green’ in Sydney, Australia. Here’s just a few…
Sleep with the lions - Sydney has some of the world’s finest wildlife parks, making it easy to get up close and personal […]

By Liz Lewis -- 1 comment

August 8th, 2008

How Green is Disneyland ?

Want to know just how green Disneyland is?
Then head over to The Disney Traveler and have a read of my guest post ‘Disneyland Is Magical But Is It Green?’
There’s even a video to watch…
(photo source)
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July 24th, 2008

Green Video: The Eco-Restroom at Bronx Zoo.

It’s easy to go green at the Bronx Zoo, especially when nature calls. Their Eco-restrooms, located at the Bronxdale Gate entrance, are a great example of how to conserve resources, manage human waste sustainably, and prevent pollution through composting toilets and greywater irrigation systems.

But the eco-restrooms aren’t the only thing that’s green at the Bronx […]

By Liz Lewis -- 1 comment

July 21st, 2008

Baseball Has Gone Green.

According to a recent Washington Post article, it’s more than likely that your favorite baseball team has gone, or is going, green.
Baseball parks throughout the country have many green features…
- recycling bins for plastic cups
- solar panels are providing at least some of the energy
- Men’s rooms with no-flush urinals to save water.
- the use […]

By Liz Lewis -- 3 comments

July 11th, 2008

The Ten Hottest Green Music Tours.

The Daily Green has posted a slideshow listing the ‘Summer’s 10 Hottest Green Music Tours’ providing us with ‘all you need to know about where to find the greenist bands and festivals on the road.’
Here’s their list…

Radiohead
Coldplay
Jack Johnson
Bumbershoot Festival (Beck, Stone Temple Pilots, Jakob Dylan, Keyshia Cole, Lucinda Williams, Flobots, Band of Horses and many more)
Dave […]

By Liz Lewis -- 0 comments

July 9th, 2008

Welcome to the Green Travel Carnival.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Green Travel Carnival.
Grab a coffee and stay awhile. You’ll find plenty to read.

Melissa Evans from Green Travel Blog looks at why Green Travel Is Important, saying, “as the number of people traveling each year increases, it’s important to know that there are ways to ensure the amount of carbon […]

By Liz Lewis -- 7 comments

July 2nd, 2008

UK’s ‘Hex in the Harvest’ Maze Opening Soon.

So what could be greener than wandering around a maze in the moonlight ?

The UK’s first outdoor summer scare attraction, Hex in the Harvest, is due to open later this month. Located at the Hawkshaw Farm Park in Lancashire in the north of England, Hex in the Harvest is a live nighttime interactive experience inside […]

By Liz Lewis -- 3 comments