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Adventure/Ecological/Learning Vacations

ADVENTURE VACATIONS | ECOLOGICAL VACATIONS | LEARNING VACATIONS | JOURNALS | ORGANIZATIONS

ADVENTURE VACATIONS

Adventure holidays: your complete guide to thousands of active vacations worldwide. 1978-   Oxford, Eng., Vacation-Work; Cincinnati; Distributed in the US by Writer's Digest Books. annual.
    GV191.35.A34

Adventure vacations: from trekking in New Guinea to swimming in Siberia. Edited by Richard Bangs. Santa Fe, N.M., John Muir Publications; New York, Distributed to the book trade by W.W. Norton, c1990. 241 p.
    GV191.35.A35 1990 <SciRR>

Bowen, John. Adventuring along the southeast coast: the Sierra Club guide to the low country, beaches, and barrier islands of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. San Francisco, Sierra Club Books, c1999. 397 p.
    F252.3.B68 1999

Casewit, Curtis W. Summer Adventures. New York, Collier Books, Maxwell Macmillan International, 1994. 306 p.
    GV166.C37 1994

Dickerman, Pat. Adventure travel North America. Scottsdale, Ariz., Adventure Guides, c1993. 288 p.
    GV191.35.D53 <SciRR>

Fodor's great American sports and adventure vacations. New York, Fodor's Travel Publications, c1994. 346 p.
    GV191.35.F63 1994

Frommer's great outdoor guide to New England. 1999-    NY. Macmillan USA
    F2.3.O98

Heilman, Joan Rattner. Unbelievably good deals and great adventures that you absolutely can't get unless you're over 50. 12th updated ed. Chicago, Ill., Contemporary Books, c2000. 324 p.
    G151.H44 2000

Lowe, Jeff. Ice world: techniques and experiences of modern ice climbing. Seattle, Mountaineers, c1996. 255 p.
    GV200.3.L677 1996
    Rev., expanded ed. of The ice experience (c1979).

McConnell, Mary Mapes. Outdoor adventures with kids. Dallas, Taylor Pub. Co., c1996. 230p.
    GV191.63.M33 1996

McMenamin, Paul. Ultimate adventure: National Geographic ultimate adventure sourcebook Washington, National Geographic Society, c2000. 384 p.
    GV191.35.M35 2000

Nolting, Mark. Africa's top wildlife countries. 5th ed., completely rev. and updated. Pompano Beach, Fla., Global Travel Publishers, c1997. 604 p.
    QL337.S78N65 1997 <SciRR>

Ocko, Stephanie. Adventure vacations: a 50-state guide to rock climbing, horseback riding, spelunking, whitewater rafting, snorkeling, hang gliding, and ballooning. Secaucus, N.J., Carol Pub. Group, c1995. 286 p.
    GV191.4.O35 1995

Simmons, James C. The big book of adventure travel. 3rd ed. Santa Fe, N.M., John Muir Publications; Emeryville, Calif., Distributed to the book trade by Publishers Group West, c1997. 389 p.
    GV191.35.S56 1997

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ECOLOGICAL VACATIONS

The Buzzworm magazine guide to ecotravel: 100 unforgettable adventures throughout the world, where the new ecotraveler will find the rewarding delights of travel with the Earth in mind. Boulder, Colo., Buzzworm Books, c1993. 239 p.
    G155.A1B895 1993

Foehr, Stephen. Eco-journeys: the world guide to ecologically aware travel and adventure. Chicago, Noble Press, c1993. 351 p.
    G155.A1F63 1993 <SciRR>

Geffen, Alice M., and Carole Berglie. Ecotours and nature getaways: a guide to environmental vacations around the world. New York, C. Potter, c1993. 325 p.
    G155.A1G355 1993 <SciRR>

Holing, Dwight. Earthtrips: a guide to nature travel on a fragile planet. Los Angeles, Living Planet Press, c1991. 209 p.
    QH75.H64 1991

Kaye, Evelyn. Free vacations & bargain adventures in the USA. 2nd ed. Boulder, Colo., Blue Penguin Publications, c1998. 222 p.
    G155.U6K29 1998 <SciRR>

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LEARNING VACATIONS

Fodor's great American learning vacations.2nd ed. New York, Fodor's Travel Publications; Distributed by Random House, c1997. 323 p.
    L901.F63 1997 <SciRR>

High-school student's guide to study, travel, and adventure abroad. Council on International Educational Exchange. 5th ed. New York, St. Martin's Press, 1995. 308 p.
    LB1696.H54 1995

Long, Kim. Encyclopedia of field trips & educational destinations. Santa Barbara, Calif., ABC-CLIO, c1991. 355 p.
    Bibliography; p. 315-316.
    LB1047.L63 1991 <SciRR>

McMillon, Bill. Volunteer vacations: short-term adventures that will benefit you and others. 5th ed., rev. and expanded. Chicago, Chicago Review Press; Distributed by Independent Publishers Group, c1995. 453 p.
    Bibliography: p. 447-453.
    HN49.V64M35 1995

McMillon, Bill. Wilderness U: opportunities for outdoor education in the U.S. & abroad. Chicago, Chicago Review Press; Distributed by Independent Publishers Group, c1992. 281 p.
    LB1047.M38 1992

Ocko, Stephanie. Environmental vacations: volunteer vacations to save the planet. 2nd ed. Santa Fe, N.M., John Muir Publications; New York, Distributed by W.W. Norton, c1992. 248 p.
    Q182.3.O24 1992 <SciRR>

Peterson's summer opportunities for kids and teenagers. 6th- ed., 1989- Princeton, N.J., Peterson's Guides. annual.
    GV186.S85 <SciRR>

Smart vacations: the traveler's guide to learning adventures abroad. Edited by Priscilla Tovey, Council on International Education Exchange. New York, St. Martin's Press, 1993. 318 p.
    G151.S63 1993 <SciRR>

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JOURNALS

Journals that often contain relevant articles include the following:
    Adventure Travel G148.A38
    EcoTraveler G155.A1E287
    Outside GV191.2.M373
    Travel & Leisure G149.T7572

The Science Reading Room has articles on adventure travel, ecotourism, and learning vacations in its vertical file EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. Journals such as Natural History, E-the Environmental Magazine, Earthwatch, Explorer News, National Geographic Traveler, and Smithsonian sometimes have adventure travel articles and often carry advertisements for safaris, bird-watching trips, and eco-travel opportunities. Subject interest journals, such as Backpacker, Skin Diver, and Soaring, are also good sources of information for the adventure-bound individual. See also: "Adventure Vacations," Science Reference Guide #36, prepared by Nathan Trail and Kori Calvert.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Earthwatch Expeditions, Inc.
3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100
Box 5
Maynard, MA 01754 USA
Tel: 1-800-776-0188 or 978-416-0081
URL: http://www.earthwatch.org

Sponsors scientific research using scientists, artists, teachers, students and volunteers. Earthwatch magazine describes the research projects, providing details on time, cost, etc., for potential participants.

Outward Bound
Route 9D, R2, Box 280
Garrison, NY 10524-9757
Tel: 800-243-8520
Tel: 914-424-4000
URL: http://www.outwardbound.org
Operates 5 wilderness schools and several urban centers in the U.S. to help young people and adults discover and extend their own resources and abilities. Outward Bound courses are designed to develop confidence, compassion, an appreciation for selfless services to others and a lasting relationship with the natural environment.

Wilderness Inquiry
808 14th Street SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55414-1516
Tel: 612-676-9400
TTY: 612-676-9475
Fax: 612-676-9401
URL: http://www.wildernessinquiry.org
A non-profit organization providing outdoor adventures for people of all ages and abilities.

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