Good Nature Travel Blog

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    The Making of an Adventure Town

    Oct 4, 2010 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    I’m going to have to ask for your forbearance right up front on this one, because I’m going to do a little bragging here. Not too long ago, my hometown of Madison, Wisconsin, was named one of the Top 100 Adventure Towns in the nation by National Geographic Magazine.

  • Travel Tips

    Georgia On My Mind

    Sep 28, 2010 · Wendy Redal

    Northern Georgia, where the Appalachian Trail terminates, is adventure country for hikers, mountain bikers and waterfall-watchers. But if you’re looking for a wilder Georgia adventure, check out two more Georgias you may never even have heard of!

  • Travel Tales

    Mountains and Monarchs

    Sep 6, 2010 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    The Mud Hen was a great little steamboat—a one-of-a-kind, respectable, lake-worthy craft. When I was about eight years old, my uncle Verne, a carpenter and a lover of steam engines, built her out of wood and marine plywood with his own hands.

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    Shackleton's Whiskey Found

    Feb 15, 2010 · James Dziezynski

    Natural Habitat Expeditions love of a good drink, we are very excited about this story coming straight from Antarctica. Members of the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust began excavating a very important find beneath Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic hut: five crates of whiskey and brandy.

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    The Age of Adventure

    Feb 9, 2010 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    If you were to believe much of what you read in newspapers, magazines and ads, or what you see and hear in electronic media today, you might conclude that adventure is mostly for those in their 20ss or younger.

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    Coming Feb. 2011: Sea Kayaking Antarctica

    Oct 27, 2009 · Megan Koelemay

    EC returns in February 2011 to one of the most untamed and animal-rich locales on earth: Antartica! This intrepid sea kayaking expedition takes you away from civilization for an experience like no other. Contact Olaf Malver at 1-877-677-9623 for details!

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    The Best of Antarctica, for the Lowest Price!

    Sep 15, 2009 · Megan Koelemay

    Antarctica is filled with myriad stunning landscapes, and there are almost just as many deals and discounts available on Antarctic expeditions! We’ve provided you with a list of deals on a select group of independently-operated ships to help you choose a ship and departure date that best suits your needs!