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Going Green at Sunglow Ranch

October 6, 2009

Baby boomer travelers, it’s no secret that Alan and I enjoy staying at Sunglow Ranch when exploring southeastern Arizona. In my reviews of the Cochise County property, I’ve written about the delicious food, scenic location and convenience to Chiricahua National Monument.
Now, with Sunglow’s efforts to become a “green” lodging property, there’s even more reason to [...]

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More Traveling Green Resources

September 17, 2009

Are you interested in traveling responsibly? On Earth Day 2009, I wrote about Traveling Green, listing resources to help baby boomer travelers make their trip a greener one. And, I’ve told you about eco-friendly lodging choices in Utah and Hawaii as well as locally-sourced dining.
Meet John Van Kirk, The Travel Answer Man. He has published [...]

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Traveling Green

April 21, 2009

Melting polar ice. The “almost” glacier-less scenery at Glacier National Park. I’ve seen the changes in our Earth on my baby boomer travels. I’m no scientist so I can’t say for sure whether it’s caused by global warming or simply a climatological phase or a combination of the two. But I do know that humans [...]

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Discovering the "other" side of Glacier National Park

August 27, 2008

If you’re looking for an “off-the-beaten” path experience away from the summer crowds in Glacier National Park, look no more. Let me introduce you to Polebridge, Montana.
Actually, Polebridge is located outside the park boundaries on Glacier’s western side. Baby boomers willing to drive the 13-mile gravel road will discover a small village that lives off [...]

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