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Ecotravel News has been published for three years and now has come to a close. Thanks to those who found the site and enjoyed the stories. I...

We missed our second anniversary of publication last year because we were away on vacation and totally forgot... so this year we are celebra...

Idaho Statesman reports on Idaho's hidden gem of the Seven Devils mountains. Many people don't know this majestic mountain range is...

Indian Country Today reports on the American Indian Canoe Journey celebrating northwest native culture in the Pacific Northwest. While the ...

Discovery News' Larry O'Hanlon questions whether diversionary feeding of wild bears is good or bad. All home break-ins, tent raids ...

National Parks Traveler reports that Glacier National Park officials are telling visitors to be more aware of bears. Two bear cubs were hit ...

Financial Times reports on the new hotel in Sweden where guests sleep among the trees. Located in Harads in northern Swedish Lapland, the T...

Reuters via Environmental News Network reports on China's polluted water supplies where more than half is undrinkable and one quarter u...

ITN reports that Moscow is enveloped in thick smog due to fires, high heat and pervasive air pollution. The Ministry for Civil Defence, Emer...

The Wenatchee World via USA Today reports on the record number of sockeye salmon now making their way through Washington State's Rocky...

Mother Nature Network has a slide show of eight eco-friendly beaches around the world. Among the beaches are: Whitehaven Beach , Whitsunday...

CNN via National Parks Traveler reports on the Yellowstone bison who charged at two tourists that got too close while taking video. The vide...

The Seattle Times reports that the popular trail around Mt Rainier washed out by at 2006 flood has been rerouted and will be open for hiker...

Mother Nature Network has a slide show of 10 animals they say are "at risk for extinction" from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. For...

Agence France-Press reports on the sighting and photograph of an extremely rare and thought-to-be extinct Sri Lankan primate. The noctur...

MSNBC reports on the adventure of swimming with whale sharks, "the world's largest fish," in the Mexico's Sea of Cortez. ...

The New York Times ' Edward Wong reports on his hiking trip among Java's volcanoes. Flirting with the fury of a volcano may not soun...

Environmental News Network reports that Russia will expand their wildlife protected areas 3 percent by 2020. The new conservation space wil...

USA Today reports that several Gulf Coast hotels are now offering oil-free beaches guarantees. This is in the wake of the BP oil spill whic...

Mother Nature Network's Destination of the Week is Little St. Simmons Island, Georgia. This private island off-grid resort only allows ...

The Star-Telegram reports on five global snorkeling spots where exploring the beauty of underwater paradise is a family-friendly affair. Al...

Agence France-Press reports on the Chinese panda center's search for six temporary panda handlers. The Chengdu Giant Panda Research Bas...

Agence France-Press reports on the historical solar plane flight that took off this morning in Switzerland. Star Impulse (picture right) se...

Reuters reports that an agreement between BP, environmental groups and the U.S. Coast Guard to burn off oil in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill...

USA Today reports that more people than last year will be "hitting the road" this July Fourth holiday because of their bursting ne...

Terra Curve reports on the Global Conservation Award win by the Emirates Hotels & Resorts. The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards are the Worl...

Global Post reports on the sixth annual baby gorilla naming event in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. In a country home to roughly a ...

USA Today reports on the Iowa aquarium exhibiting Gulf of Mexico oil spill consequences. The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium...

Peter Greenberg Worldwide has a comprehensive guide for Gulf oil spill volunteering. Volunteering is a noble way to spend a vacation but du...

CNN reports on the miles of oil from the BP Gulf Coast oil spill now coating the beaches of Florida's panhandle. The famous white sand b...