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City Break: Portland
Never Never (Port)land
Submitted by jharper on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 12:00am. Want a getaway that's a tad closer than second star to the right? (Peter) Plan a trip to Portland. Just hop on the Amtrak Cascades for 4 car-free hours to crash in posh digs at The Heathman Hotel, which just got an eco-makeover - complete with recycled tile, FSC-certified wood, and new LED lighting.Top 10 Tips for Flying Eco-Friendlier Skies
Leaving on a Jet PlaneDon't know when you'll be back again? Even if you do, we want to clue you in on our best eco air travel tips before you take off. Your green taxi's waiting and blowing his horn.
1. It's in the bag.
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I had family in from CA this month, and since there's way more to the Midwest than meets the coast-dweller's eye, I decided to retrace the path of one of our Chicago city breaks.Eyebrow:
City Break: Plymouth, VT
The Full (Ver)monty
Submitted by bdisylvester on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 11:00pm. Wanna expose yourself to the great outdoors before it freezes over? Strip yourself from the city and head to Plymouth, VT, in a veggie-oil-fueled van that leaves straight from Manhattan. It'll drop you at the B&B-like Good Commons with six cozy bedrooms and a massive sleeping loft eco-decked with reclaimed-wood floors, low-flow showers, and energy-efficient appliances.Eyebrow:
Eco-Camping
Happy Glamper
Submitted by mroemer on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 11:00pm. Love nature…but not sleeping bags and greasy hair? Get your outdoor fix in comfort by "glamping" at El Capitan Canyon. Inside your tent or cabin (lit with CFLs, natch) you'll find cushy mattresses, crisp linens, and recycled-wood furniture, and the cabins even have a private bathroom and coffee-maker-equipped kitchenette.Why Care?:
Studies show that nature does wonders for depression - great even if you're just stressed. And a little exercise certainly can't hurt.
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SFO Carbon Offset Kiosks
SFO Sighting
Submitted by hsnavely on Sun, 10/18/2009 - 11:01pm.Looking for encounters of the eco kind? SFO's new Climate Passport program makes on-the-go offsetting easy for earthlings.
Why Care?:
A 4-hour flight produces 1,869 pounds of CO2, more than the carbon emissions the average car creates in a month; carbon offsets balance these emissions without making you give up any creature comforts.
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City Break: Western IL Wine Tour
Alexander the Grape
Submitted by dsimmons on Thu, 10/08/2009 - 11:00pm. Didn't know the Midwest rules when it comes to making wine? March along the wine trail near Peoria and see for yourself. First stop: Kickapoo's tasting room (complete with fireplace) for a glass of sweet Red October table wine before gawking at the fall foliage around tree-lined Lake Elizabeth.Eyebrow:
Eco-Luggage
Case in Point
Submitted by tmeronek on Wed, 10/07/2009 - 11:00pm.
Does Your Honor need a new suitcase before holiday travels begin? Case closed: Just transport your stuff in sustainably made luggage. We think they're great, but you be the judge.
