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Shocker: Sarah Palin Tour Has No Takers

By mindfultourist

The Wall Street Journal reports that Alaskan tourism is experiencing a downturn that was a bit of a surprise to some who had counted on the “Palin effect” to bring more lower 48ers to the state. Some are reporting that cruises and other Alaskan trips are down by as much as 50%.  Well, Palin did... »

“Alaska is Eco-Unfriendly”: Governor Palin

By mindfultourist

On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Palin declared the state of Alaska an eco-friendly-free  state, the first U.S. state to have that distinction.  With 65% of Alaska owned and operated by the U.S. federal government as public lands, including national parks, national parks, and wildlife refuges, Alaska had been championed by ecotourism advocates as having the... »

Teaching Responsible Tourism via the Northern Lights

By mindfultourist

We love Beth Harpaz’s newest piece in World Hum titled “An Open Window on a Winter’s Night.”  Beth takes her 10 year-old son to Alaska after both of them have been dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights.  It turns out to be a wonderful experience for both of them and we think a good... »

“Lavender Mixed with Green”

By mindfultourist

  In the March 2009 edition of The Advocate, Adam H. Graham recounts his world-wide adventures at gay-friendly eco-tourism.  Loved the whole article but the best part might be the title: Eco-Homo.  Adam describes his travels ranging from a Galapagos cruise to an Alaskan camping trip (“Outward Bound for grown gay men”) to Inkaterra in... »

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