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Top Ten Wildflower-Viewing Spots
You've been patient all winter, and now finally you'll be rewarded. Get outside and take in spring's greatest gift: sweet, vibrant wildflowers from coast to coast. Here, our ten favorite spots.
Deep in the Heart of Austin
The Texas capital is undeniably the most creative of the state's cities—and easily one of the best places to mountain bike, hike, swim, climb, fish, and channel your inner Lance Armstrong. Here we break down the top ten adventures awaiting you.
The Ultimate Classroom
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Best Educational Parks
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Wild Times
Tired of seeing Shamu performing the same old tricks? Ready to ditch the tameness of the zoo for the real deal? We give you three close-to-home options for getting up close and personal with Mother Nature’s biggest stars. Prepare for an experience everyone can savor.
Backyard Playgrounds
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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.
Family Travel Survival Guide: Cancun
Holistic Travel: Eco-Savvy Ways to See the World
What Is Eco-Tourism
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.
GORP - Mastering Leave No Trace - Introduction
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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

The Sunshine Trail
Intrepid Travel
from $1769, 21 days
Up for a cross-country journey? Then sign up for the Sunshine Trail - from New York City to San Francisco with plenty of exciting stops in between....
Historic Parks of the American Southwest
Discovery Adventures
from $2599, 12 days
Get out and explore the great American outdoors. Take a guided tour and soak up the history and scenic beauty of the great national parks and Navajo...
Route 66
Intrepid Travel
from $1614, 14 days
Get your kicks on this Overland Adventure down Route 66, the infamous highway linking LA and Chicago. Road-trip down the interstates through the...

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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.
‘Tis the Season
The Eco-Savvy Traveler
And Nau for Something Completely Different
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A new apparel maker opening for business in January is chasing a revolutionary concept: that customers actually give a damn about sustainable products. Will anyone buy their good intentions?
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Attractions

Museum of Nature and Science

3535 Grand Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75210

Description: They may not know it yet, but future archaeologists, researchers, and scientists will find their... Read More

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Market Square Historic District

412 Main St.
Houston, Texas 77002

Description: On a clear day, there is no experience quite as pleasant as a stroll through Market Square. The... Read More

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