We are nothing without our environment, and these quotes touch on some interesting viewpoints about that. 1. If we each take responsibility in shifting our own behavior, we can trigger the type of change that is necessary to achieve sustainability for our race or this planet. We change our planet, […]
Earth Day began April 22, 1970, and it is still a great way to celebrate the earth and bring awareness to caring for it and the environmental movement in general. Earth Day is often used to organize activist groups, but it’s also an important reminder to make changes on the […]
Trees are pretty much all over the place, and we use their wood in our daily lives. But there are probably a lot of things about trees that you didn’t know. An average sized tree can absorb as much as 50 pounds of carbon dioxide each year, which is about […]
Waterfalls can be incredibly powerful and interesting sites. Here are some of the most amazing waterfalls in the world. Victoria Falls Victoria Falls is considered the largest waterfall in the world and borders Zimbabwe and Zambia on the Zambezi River. It gets the name Victoria because a Scotsmen “discovered” the […]
Visiting Charleston South Carolina almost feels like stepping back in time, thanks to the architecture and landscapes that still retain that plantation look and feel. Many of the homes were built in the pre-Civil War era since the town’s history goes back to 1670. You’ll still find cobblestone streets and […]
If you think of great weather when you think of Florida then you’re on the right track. The town of Key West actually has the highest average temperature in the country, which means that it’s pretty nice most of the time. That doesn’t mean that the state doesn’t get plenty […]
Oregon is one state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is ever growing in popularity as people continue to move to the area, and a really fun vacation spot as well for people who love outdoor activities. The state’s birthday is on Valentine’s Day. If you […]
Catalina Island is just a ferry ride away from the Los Angeles and Long Beach area, but it is incredibly unique and has a lot of interesting history to learn about…not to mention enough activities to keep you busy for a week. The island is only 22 miles long most […]
Australia was settled by the British in the 1800’s but before that the land was inhabited by indigenous people for 40,000 years. Today the country has six states and two territories on the mainland. Australia is the sixth largest country in land measurements, but is the smallest continent making it […]
While California is home to some pretty some big and bustling cities, it’s also home to tons of peaceful land that hasn’t been developed. Sometimes that land is even right outside of the those cities! The best way to really enjoy all the outdoors California has to offer is to […]