Science Reference Guides
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.
National Register Travel Itineraries
URL: http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/
National Park Service has offers this series of travel itineraries which highlight thousands of sites that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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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