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Lois' Adventure Travel Blog September 2006 Archive

By Lois Friedland, About.com Guide to Adventure Travel

Ecotourism -- A Chance To See Wildlife in Natural Settings

Friday September 29, 2006
Ecotourism – viewing wildlife in natural habitats, without damaging the environment is an increasingly popular form of tourism. Colorful squirrel monkeys and sloths hugging their babies are just some of ... Read More

Liquids and Gels Allowed in Carry-on Bags Again

Tuesday September 26, 2006
Don't forget a zip-top quart-size plastic bag if you're flying today, because starting this morning you can fill it with small toiletries (three ounces or less), according to the Transportation ... Read More

Are Cold Weather Antarctica Cruises for You?

Thursday September 21, 2006
Who goes on cold-weather cruises in the Antarctica? Anyone who is interested in seeing penguins and ice bergs up close! Sure you may have to wear a parka or ... Read More

The First Snowfall in the Rockies Revs Up Powder Hounds

Monday September 18, 2006
The chairlifts were turned on a Steamboat this weekend, as six inches of powder dusted the ski slopes. Although nobody actually went skiing, the snow falling gently from the ... Read More

Weekend Getaways with REI

Thursday September 14, 2006
Ready to get away for a few days but don't want to spend time planning the trip? Check out the Weekend Getaways and longer trips from REI Adventures, an offshoot ... Read More

It's Not Too Early To Plan Family Holiday Trips

Thursday September 7, 2006
Now that summer is over and the kids are back in school, talking with your kids about where to take a trip over Thanksgiving or Christmas will keep them at ... Read More

8 Fantastic Fall Trips

Monday September 4, 2006
Time to get escape the rat race? Here are eight fantastic fall getaways that will make you forget work and daily chores. (At least for a few days.) On these ... Read More

Hike Bike or Fish in Yosemite

Friday September 1, 2006
A few days of hiking, biking, fly fishing or rock climbing in Yosemite National Park are a good antidote to urban stress. Check out the fall packages at Evergreen ... Read More
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