Mar 23rd, 2009 at 1:30PM: Earth Hour is on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 PM. The hospitality and travel industry seems to have embraced this commitment to environmentalism. There are plenty of noteworthy initiatives out there intended to show support for a planet that could probably use our help. Of course, some are more interesting than others. I'm pretty interested in what's going on at Abercrombie & Kent and Fairmont. ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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A&K and Fairmont Earth Hour ideas will have tangible results
Mar 23rd, 2009 at 1:30PM: Earth Hour is on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 PM. The hospitality and travel industry seems to have embraced this commitment to environmentalism. There are plenty of noteworthy initiatives out there intended to show support for a planet that could probably use our help. Of course, some are more interesting than others. I'm pretty interested in what's going on at Abercrombie & Kent and Fairmont. ...Exploring the Canadian Rockies on Cross Country Skis
Mar 4th, 2009 at 8:30AM: Stretching into Alberta and British Columbia, the Canadian Rockies form the backdrop for one of the best settings for winter outdoor adventure in North America, if not the world. The region can be explored by sled dog or on snowshoes, and offers some of the best skiing, both downhill and cross country, anywhere. With that in mind, outdoor enthusiast and writer Peter Potterfield recently made the ...Pilot sues flight attendants over safety
Feb 23rd, 2009 at 12:30PM: Three Phoenix-based flight attendants are in the unusual position of defending themselves from pilot-instigated litigation. Of course, they deserve it. I mean, what would you do when people responsible for passenger safety report safety concerns to federal regulators? Either you can fix a problem or you can sue. Since the pilot is obviously a proud American, he chose the latter course. And, he's ...Starring Brad Pitt ... and Southern Alberta
Jan 5th, 2008 at 6:35PM: Drive an hour outside of the city limits of my hometown of Calgary, and you're apt to come across some of the most beautiful scenery you've ever seen. From rolling foothill'd prairieland to towering, ragged mountaintops that are so high they block out late-afternoon sun to vibrant desert hoodoos, we seem to have it all (well, except for warm winters and beaches -- I wish.) So it's no surprise that ...Wildlife causing car accidents is on the rise and it's not cheap
Dec 22nd, 2007 at 11:30AM: When the black bear crossed the road in front of my car when I was on my way to Washington, D.C. this summer, I was astounded. He made his ambling dash across the six-lane highway near Cumberland, Maryland. I may have still been in West Virgina, but I do know I saw a bear.
Animals crossing roads is happening more and more frequently which is increasing the likelihood of hitting one. One reason is ...Where on Earth Week 21: Bow Lake, Alberta
Aug 31st, 2007 at 8:00AM: I wasn't sure if this picture had enough clues for anyone to get it, but you guys have definitely impressed me. Congratulation to Jim, who successfully guessed that this is a picture of Bow Lake, Alberta. I've visited this gorgeous spot several times in my life -- it's located along the picturesque Icefields Parkway, connecting Jasper to Lake Louise. If you're planning a visit to the Rockies, I ...Spend a Day--At Least--Immersed in the Rockies
Jul 22nd, 2007 at 2:51PM: There are few destinations as breathtaking as the Rocky Mountains. I've lived near them all my life, and while there are many things about my home city that I loathe, the Rockies always make coming home exciting. No summer of mine is complete without a few days spent in the mountains, breathing in the pine-y air and taking in the amazing views. If you're headed to the Alberta Rockies area and ...GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of July 8
Jul 13th, 2007 at 10:53PM: Time for another week of random picks from the bloggers here at Gadling. Saddle up, simmer down and go solo on the slow train if you must. 5. Albertan Cowboy Culture: Where's the Real Old West These Days?: When my mind conjures images of cowboys on the open range or prairie searching for the type of things cowboys go looking for I don't imagine them in Canada. This could just be me, but thanks to ...Albertan Cowboy Culture: Where's the Real Old West These Days?
Jul 10th, 2007 at 11:35PM: The second week in July means different things to everyone. To me, it's the time when the city I live in is overrun with tourists and locals alike donning cowboy hats clumsily two-stepping their way around town. To visitors, the Calgary Stampede is the real deal: a place where the old west meets consumer culture and the result is non-stop fun. To us locals, Stampede is a time when gals have an ...
