You can make a big impact in the fight against Climate Change. There are only two steps. 1) Educate yourself 2) Get other people to care by talking about Climate Change with them. Start a conversation with shared values and lead into questions about the impacts of Climate Change or give them a few facts about Climate Change. This other person will likely trust you more than something they heard on tv because you are passionate enough to have learned the basics of the issue and you aren’t scared to speak up. Read on for examples and take the Climate Change Challenge.
4 Days in Phoenix, 4 Amazing Hikes
Tired of winter? Escape to Phoenix for a short trip to find spring and enjoy the sun. The city of Phoenix is referred to as “The Valley” because it is surrounded by mountain ranges. Phoenix has invested in creating Regional Parks in each of these mountain ranges, which include beautiful hikes and minimal driving needed to get there. If you travel in March, you just might be blessed with a desert in bloom. Enjoy these hiking ideas.
Past, Present, and Future of the Environmental Protection Agency
What is the Environmental Protection Agency? Where did it come from and what does it do? Where is the EPA in the battle against climate change and what have the actions of the EPA been under the Trump Administration? How do we fight back? The time to learn and educate yourselves and others is now. Speak up and make a difference for the future lives of your children and grandchildren.
The Icefields - Hiking in Banff and Jasper National Parks
Planning Guide To Banff, Canada
Should You Buy an Electric Car? yes, Yes, YES!
I own an electric car and I love it! Read on to discover 10 reasons why your next car should be electric. The technology is further along than you think. Ranges are reasonable for lengthy commutes. Quick charge stations enable long distance travel. Pre-heat functionality makes it fun (?) to drive in the extreme cold of MN winters.
Why Our Coral Reefs Need Us To Reduce Our Greenhouse Gas Emissions Today
25% of salt water fish species depend on coral reefs as well as several other animals. Coral Reefs are also the most endangered ecosystem on our planet. Coral is dying due to bleaching events resulting from increased ocean temperature . The ocean is warming as a result of climate change and global warming, which is directly caused by human carbon emissions. The coral reefs and the animals who call it their home need us to care, and to take action today.
Yes You Can! How to Train for that Impossible Hike
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
Why I Hike
Winter, Slippery Roads, and Salting Strategies
A Winter Hike Through The Woods
10 Ideas to Save Money on Your Next Vacation
The Unquantifiable Value of Trees
When you look at a tree, you likely see a quiet and still giant neighbor that you may feel you know pretty well. Do you know the benefits that trees provide us, and have you thought of how much a living tree might be worth? Trees are under threat from deforestation and climate change. Read on to learn how trees benefit us, how they communicate and care for each other, and what we can do to save them.
An Adventure Awaits in Arizona
Trip ideas, places to go, hikes for kids on your next vacation to Arizona including Phoenix, Arizona State University, Sedona, Tuscon, Sagauro National Park, Sabino Canyon, Kartchner Canyon State Park, Chiricahua National Monument, Grand Canyon North and South Rim, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, and Petrified Forest National Park
The Truth About Electric Cars
Planning a Road Trip? Make it as Much About the Journey as the Destination
Exploring Moab, Utah
Here’s your guide to a proposed six-day hiking itinerary in Moab, UT, my favorite city to visit in the United States. This agenda is designed for those that love hiking and rock scrambling, and includes trails both within Arches and Canyonlands National Parks as well as the lesser known trails just outside of Moab. I’ve included the difficulty of the trails, distance and elevation stats, as well as potential obstacles that may be tricky if mobility is a concern. At the end of this post, I’ve added some other destinations you may want to include on your Moab road trip, as the downside to visiting Moab is not having a major airport nearby. No worries though, there are many awesome places to explore in Utah to make your entire trip memorable.
