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What Eric Larsen, Polar Explorer, Brings
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He's skied to the North Pole and mushed across the Canadian Arctic, and in 2009 Larsen, 37, will try to be first to reach both poles and the summit of Mount Everest in one year. Here's some of the gear he usually has in tow.
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An Altruist's Vacation
If travel is meant to broaden the mind, then the steadily growing field of “voluntourism” stands to broaden the mind and enrich the soul. But like its close cousin ecotourism, the altruistically simple concept of doing good while traveling is also privy to some easy misconceptions. Here, we offer a guide to get you on the right path to becoming a good global citizen.
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What Eric Larsen, Polar Explorer, Brings
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He's skied to the North Pole and mushed across the Canadian Arctic, and in 2009 Larsen, 37, will try to be first to reach both poles and the summit of Mount Everest in one year. Here's some of the gear he usually has in tow.
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Attractions

Catalina State Park

Good For Nature

11570 North Oracle Road
Tucson, Arizona 85740

Description: Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. Catalina State Park... Read More

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Visitor Center: Six miles north of the South Entrance
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

Description: In less than a day kids will learn about nature, help preserve a National Park, and earn their... Read More

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Madera Canyon

Good For Nature

25 miles south of Tucson
Exit 63 off Interstate 10
Tucson, Arizona 85747

Description: The guy without a pair of binoculars is the odd man out at Madera Canyon, where bird-watching is... Read More

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