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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES:

SPOTLIGHT KANSAS CITY

NUTRITION AND TRAVEL YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

OUTDOOR EVENTS SUMMER’S MUST-SEE EVENTS

THE TOP 3 NATIONAL PARKS

STATE OF MIND MICHIGAN

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DEPARTMENTS: SUSTAINABILITY 8/9 “THE GREEN TRAVELLER” FOOD 12/13 “KANSAS CITY’S BEST”

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ENTERTAINMENT 16/17 “HOT NIGHTLIFE” GEAR 20/21 “SUMMER SEASON MUST-HAVES” TECH & TRAVEL 80/81 “THE FUTURE OF TRANSIT”

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SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

THE GREEN TRAVELER Start At Home

A Few Tips To Help The Sustainable Traveler.

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Responsible traveling begins at home. Before you head out, unplug any appliance that won’t be in use while you’re away such a computers, chargers, televisions, video game players, and microwaves. “ As much as 10 percent of the electricity used in your home is wasted energy burned by adaptors, chargers,

computers, and other appliances that we leave plugged in when we’re not using them,” says Thomas Kostigen, co-author of The Green Book (2007). “When we do that across the planet, you start to see how much of an effect that has on energy consumption.”

According to Kostigen’s research published in The Green Book, if every U.S. household unplugged cell phone chargers and computers when not in use, “collectively we’d save $100 million—enough to provide free health care to every low-income child under the age of five in the state of California.”

For more simple ways to save energy in your home visit www.READTHEGREENBOOK.com

You start to see how much of an effect that has on energy consumption.

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Stay Simple When looking for a place to stay, choose the “ Some people are only going to stay in top-shelf hotels, smallest, simplest option. Smaller properties but it is good to keep in mind that luxury hotels, by the nature of their services and accommodation, use with fewer amenities consume less energy, a lot more energy than a simple roadside hotel,” says and typically provide more personal, and Tedd Saunders, president, EcoLogical Solutions, Inc., authentically local, service. and owner of Boston’s Lenox Hotel and Comfort Inn & Suites Airport/Boston.

In 1992, Saunders instituted an aggressive environmental program at the Lenox Hotel, which has grown to include over 100 environmental initiatives designed to protect people’s health and preserve natural resources. Saunders’s eco-friendly efforts, as well as similar companywide programs at Hilton, the Rezidor Hotel Group, Fairmont, Kimpton, Marriott, and Starwood hotels and others, prove that upscale properties can be responsible environmental stewards. Choosing comfortable, yet basic accommodations when possible is an easy way to conserve local resources.

The Lenox Hotel.

Eco-Friendly Hotel In Boston.

Green Maps Whether you’re visiting a distant city or traveling somewhere closer to home, a locally designed Green Map can be a great tool for exploring a new place with a fresh, ecofriendly perspective.

Downloadable and interactive maps contributed by Green Mapmakers from over 50 countries are available for more than 400 cities, villages, and neighborhoods worldwide at www.GreenMap.org. Each map highlights local natural and cultural resources (parks, bike paths, farmers markets, and so on) making it easy for visitors to access green and authentic products, services, and activities.

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2012 Tribeca

FOOD

KANSAS CITY’S BEST

The Top Six Restaurants in Kansas City

Blanc Burgers + Bottles // American

10583 Mission Road

This burger bistro was an immediate hit in the

#1

original Westport location. Their success is in serving expensive but beautifully crafted hamburgers (including a Surf + Turf version with American Kobe beef topped with a grilled lobster tail) along with fries, onion rings and spiked milkshakes.

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Oklahoma Joe’s // Barbecue

3002 West 47th Avenue

Oklahoma Joe’s Barbecue and Catering, is situated

#2

uniquely inside a gas station, with a company owned liquor store right next door. Oklahoma Joe’s has gained a local and national reputation for outstanding barbecue. The Zagat national restaurant survey rated Oklahoma Joe’s “Excellent” for Barbecue.

Garozzo’s Ristorante // Italian Michael Garozzo, and his family own Kansas City’s most awarded and popular Italian restaurant. Garozzo’s boasts fine dining cuisine, in a family atmosphere. The restaurant is Zagat rated as one of the top Italian restaurants in the country. Garozzo’s is where their signature dish Chicken Spiedini began.

For more info about KC restaurants visit www.KCRESTAURANTGUIDE.com

526 Harrison Street #3

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Tatsu’s French Restaurant // French

4603 W. 90th Street

Tatsu’s French Restaurant has been pleasing cus-

#4

tomers with elegant interpretations of French cuisine in an intimate and formal setting. Consistently excellent food has earned Tatsu’s the Zagat’s prestigious top 40 award and a ranking as one of the top five restaurants in Kansas City.

Tasso’s Greek Restaurant // Greek

8411 Wornall

Tasso’s is a place where you are invited to partake

#5

in authentic Greek cuisine that is prepared to savory perfection, as well as American favorites served with flair and creativity. Tasso’s is dedicated to offering high quality, reasonable pricing and individualized service. We have a lively atmosphere with live music and belly-dancing performances.

Plaza III Steakhouse // Steakhouse The original Plaza III Steakhouse has been open and

4749 Pennsylvania #6

operating since 1963. Known as the “Gold Standard of Kansas City Steakhouses”, Plaza III Steakhouse has been serving the Midwest’s finest steaks for over four decades. U.S.D.A. Prime aged cuts of Midwestern beef, fish, chicken and lobster make up our award-winning menu.

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HOT NIGHTLIFE

The Newest Bars To Look Out For

Oak City Tavern // Raleigh, NC

www.isaacsoakcitytavern.com

Downtown Raleigh’s newest bar (with the oldest name), Isaac Hunter’s Oak City Tavern had its grand opening in May. Each Wednesday they feature one of their top-shelf whiskeys at an extremely discounted price, plus Evan Williams on special for $3 a glass.

Be sure to check out the bird bathrooms by artist Adam Peele and other local art that is integrated around the interior.

112 Fayetteville Street

Bar Louie // Knoxville, TN

www.barlouieamerica.com Bar Louie is an eclectic urban bar with warm surroundings, filled with nightlife photography, handlaid tile artwork and other local architectural touches, made famous for their handcrafted signature martinis. Bar Louie will open in Knoxville in June.

901 Oak Terrace opens

JUNE

DRYNK // Manchester, NH

www.drynknh.com opens

AUGUST Close to Boston? Drynk in Manchester, NH will be a close drive come August; whether you are looking for an outdoor bar, sports bar, or nightclub, Drynk has all three atmospheres. There is no cover charge and deals are offered different nights of the week, such as open bars and discounts on drink. Be sure to arrive early if planning to drive; there is no parking lot, leaving street parking as the only option.

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Remixx Lounge // Dayton, OH

www.remixxdayton.com

A new bar opening downtown this summer hopes to offer signature martinis and diverse entertainment to a mature audience. A tentative schedule includes a Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack Happy Hour on Wednesdays, karaoke on Thursdays, jazz on Fridays, and an ’80s and ’90s Remixx on Saturdays.

146 E. Third Street

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BITE DOWN ON AN OASIS.

READY TO TREAD ANYWHERE.

BAREFOOT TRUE GLOVE

GEAR

SUMMER SEASON MUST-HAVES

From the right threads to the right tools, here are our top gear picks.

SeV Transformer Jacket This new multipurpose jacket pays great attention to detail, offering pockets within pockets, ergonomic zipper pulls, and inner-pocket material that allows you to see and interact with your phone. It even comes with a screen-cleaning chamois square that doubles as a pocket map. Plus, the sleeves are held on by magnets, so they can quickly detach and be stored in a pocket, transforming the jacket into a vest.

Buy It: Visit ScottEVest.com PRICE RANGE $25<

>$200

PRICE RANGE INDICATOR $25-$49

$125-$174

$50-$74

$175-$199

$75-$100

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TIP-TOP TRINKETS

TriPad Traveler

SMALLER, YET NOTABLE ITEMS TO BRING WITH YOU

This contraption transforms your suitcase into a makeshift desktop in a snap. When you’re ready to set up shop, slip its opening over your luggage handle, extend its front surface, and simply set your laptop

London Fog Windguard Umbrella with LED Touting a silicone-nylon material that’s lightweight, see-through, and water-resistant, it comes primed for easy transport and unpacking.

down on top of it. Handy side extensions make great homes for a mouse and a drink.

Buy It: Visit GoTripad.com PRICE RANGE $25<

> Cost: $32

>$200

Garmin GTU 10 Locator transceiver is like LoJack for your

Klean Kanteen Reflect It’s made of nothing but stainless steel with a small silicone seal and bamboo cap. No lining, and absolutely no aftertaste.

gear. This 1.7-ounce device can be

> Cost: $33

Never lose your luggage again: Garmin’s GTU 10 Locator GPS

tucked away just about anywhere and can be tracked through an online map.

Buy It: Visit Garmin.com PRICE RANGE $25<

Merrell Barefoot Trail Glove A thin layer of EVA foam padding that eases you into unbound running while allowing your feet to strengthen, bit by bit.

>$200

> Cost: $110

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spotlight:

KANSAS

MIDWEST

CITY // THE OFTEN OVERLOOKED CITY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MAP deserves a visit. Kansas City offers a wealth of attractions. The striking landscape includes wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture and more than 200 fountains. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diversions include world-class museums, a vibrant arts scene, superb shopping, and great blues and jazz clubs.

SPOTLIGHT: KC

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There’s such a wide range of leisure activities in Kansas City to interest most anyone.

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Jazz, Barbecue And Fountains—These Beloved Tradi-

Under the Summer Sky

tions Thrive In Kansas City Summer. Sample KC’s

Nothing says summer like theater under the stars.

signature sound at one of our many jazz clubs, or

Sing-along with Broadway favorites like The Pro-

head to the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District to learn

ducers and Dreamgirls at Starlight Theatre, the

more about the genre’s rich KC roots. Then, belly up

second-largest theater of its kind in America.

to the bar for some barbecue (or is it BBQ?) No mat-

Another summertime favorite is the Heart of America

ter how you spell it, Kansas City does it right. In fact,

Shakespeare Festival in Southmoreland Park. For

KC can boast more barbecue restaurants per capita

three weeks beginning in June, the festival presents

than any other city in the world. Take the challenge

free performances of Shakespeare’s tragedy.

and find your favorite. Finally, no visit would

What’s New

be complete without a tour of the city’s beautiful

Chances are Kansas City has changed since your

fountains. From large and majestic to small and

last visit. Make time during your trip to visit some of

whimsical, there are more than 200 waterworks

KC’s brand new attractions. Although you might be

sprinkled throughout the metro.

tempted to linger in the heart of the city, a short trip

Don’t forget your sunscreen for these fresh-air adventures. Take it outside to experience Kansas City’s thrilling, side-by-side amusement parks, Worlds of

in any direction around the metro offers a wealth of interesting discoveries, such as Lawrence or Topeka.

Fun and Oceans of Fun. Then, get up close and personal with hundreds of butterflies at Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s 915-acre botanical garden. Finally, cheer on the “boys in blue” inside one of baseball’s most beautiful ballparks, the newly renovated and beautiful Kauffman Stadium.

JANE CHU Jane is President and CEO of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

WHY DO YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE AND WORK IN KC? This is a great time to live and work in KC. The downtown renaissance has helped to make Kansas City distinctive nationally. It’s fun to be around entrepreneurial people with such a can-do attitude.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (shown) opened in September 2011.

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SPOTLIGHT: KC

36 HOURS IN KC

Worldly yet down-home, Kansas City, Missouri, is full of surprises. Those who expect flat prairie find instead miles of hilly, tree-lined boulevards. The Country Club Plaza, a 14-block stretch of high-end shops, could be in Seville, and the only city with more fountains is Rome. It’s a town where a nascar speedway and a booming art scene can coexist peaceably. Hole-in-thewall barbecue joints sit around

FRIDAY 4 PM Crossroads Redefined Industrial stagnation and suburban exodus in the 1960’s left the Crossroads neighborhood nearly deserted. But thanks to the recent efforts of arts advocates and city tax breaks, the Crossroads Arts District is now home to some 70 galleries. If it’s the first Friday of the month, many galleries hold open houses until 9 p.m.

the corner from upscale dining

7 PM Sauce It Up

establishments. And although

Debates over the best barbecue rouse as much pas-

St. Louis may have that famous

sion here as religion or politics. Some swear by the

arch to symbolize its status as the

old guard like Gates Bar-B-Q and Arthur Bryant’s,

gateway to frontier country, KC MO

both of which have multiple branches.

(Kay-cee mo), as residents call it, feels more like the spot where East meets the Old West.

Here is a guide to help you make the most of your 36 hours in the city of fountains.

The Sprint Center (shown) opened to the public in October 2007.

11 PM Beyond Blues/Jazz If the city’s indie music scene hasn’t garnered the same hype as those in other Midwestern cities like Minneapolis or Omaha, it’s not for lack of guts or artistry. Hear up-and-comers at the Record Bar.

quick look at the Kemper’s small

land.com) sells Day-Glo spandex

but diverse collection of modern

bodysuits in a space covered floor-

and contemporary museum.

to-ceiling with stuffed animals and

1:30 PM Museum Pow-Wow

other assorted novelties.

In 2007, the Nelson-Atkins

7 PM Midwest Tapas

Museum of Art was thrust into the

Stay in the Crossroads to sample

national spotlight when it opened

modern Mediterranean-style tapas

a new wing designed by Steven

at Extra Virgin (1900 Main Street;

Holl. Ouroussoff, the architecture

816-842-2205; extravirginkc.

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critic of The New York Times,

com), the latest restaurant from

10 AM Park Life

described as “a work of haunting

Kansas City’s culinary titan,

Kansas City is said to have more

power.” The museum, which is

Michael Smith. The fare is more

fountains than any other city

free to the public, also unveiled a

playful and adventurous than that

except Rome. One of the loveliest

suite of American Indian galleries

of his formal restaurant next door.

can be found at Jacob L. Loose

in late November.

And if the loud, euro-chic décor,

Park (51st Street and Wornall Road), a Civil War site, where the Laura Conyers Smith Fountain, is encircled by thousands of roses in some 150 varieties. The park is popular with picnicking families and bongo-playing teenagers on furlough from the suburbs.

4 PM 18th Street Couture The Crossroads cultural awakening extends beyond art and into fashion. Three boutiques carrying the work of up-and-coming designers occupy a former film storage unit on West 18th Street. Peregrine Honig and Danielle Meister

replete with a floor-to-ceiling “La Dolce Vita” mural, seems to be trying a little too hard, the crowd of unbuttoned professionals enjoying inspired dishes like crispy pork belly and playful and fries doesn’t seem to mind. The menu is diverse, as is the wine list. Single plates range from $3 to $25.

12 PM Greens

handpick lingerie and swimwear to

If last night’s barbecue has you

carry at their shop, Birdies (116

10 PM Round Midnight

yearning for a salad, head to Café

West 18th Street; 816-842-2473;

Love it or hate it, the flashy new

Sebastienne, an airy, glass-covered

birdiespanties.com). Kelly Allen

Kansas City Power and Light

restaurant at the Kemper Museum

selects a quirky cross-section

District (1100 Walnut Street; 816-

of Contemporary Art. A dish of

of locally designed clothing and

842-1045; powerandlightdistrict.

seasonal greens with cucumber,

accessories at Spool (122 West

com) offers a wide range of bars,

red onion, grape tomatoes, sheep’s

18th Street; 816-842-0228). And

restaurants and clubs that can feel

milk cheese and grilled pita is

Peggy Noland (124 West 18th

like an open-air fraternity party. A

$11. After lunch, pop inside for a

Street; 816-221-7652; peggyno-

smarter alternative can be found

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SPOTLIGHT: KC

adventurous than that of his

10 PM Round Midnight

formal restaurant next door. And if

Love it or hate it, the flashy new Kansas City Power

the loud, euro-chic décor, replete

and Light District (1100 Walnut Street; 816-842-

with a floor-to-ceiling “La Dolce

1045; powerandlightdistrict.com) offers a wide

Vita” mural, seems to be trying

range of bars, restaurants and clubs that can feel

a little too hard, the crowd of

like an open-air fraternity party. A smarter alterna-

unbuttoned professionals enjoy-

tive can be found in the West Bottoms, an industrial

ing inspired dishes like crispy

neighborhood that draws a more urbane crowd.

pork belly with green romesco and chick pea fries doesn’t seem to mind. The menu is diverse, as is the wine list.

Power and Light district (shown above) during the day and at night.

SUNDAY 11 AM Viva Brunch

12 PM Vintage Finds

Any resident will tell you, Mexican

Kansas City has great secondhand

food is a big deal here. One of the

shopping. Bargains are easy to

most authentic spots is Ortega’s

find, and flea markets have yet to

Restaurant, tucked in the back of a be ransacked by collectors from mom-and-pop grocery store in mid-

the coasts. Grab a copy of The

town. On Sundays, Ortega’s draws

Kansas City Star (kansascity.com

a lively mix of churchgoing families for current listings of auctions and hung-over art students with its

and estate sales. Better yet, take

famous $6 huevos rancheros.

a drive through the sprawl of surrounding suburbs on the lookout for garage sales. Even if you don’t find that perfect antique, an afternoon spent chatting with the friendly residents of this chang-

P&L DISTRICT

>> The Kansas City Power &

ing city will remind you that some

Light District is a premier dining,

things just simply don’t need

entertainment and shopping district

making over.

in the heart of downtown Kansas City. Offering over a half million square feet, the Kansas City Power & Light District is the Midwest’s premier entertainment epicenter.

With more than 50 unique and captivating restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment venues, the Power & Light District offers something for everyone. Located in the heart of downtown, this vibrant, new nine-block neighborhood links the Convention Center to the Sprint Arena and is bringing the beat back to Kansas City.

Good JuJu, a vintage store open the first weekend each month.

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YOU ARE WHAT YOU

EAT //

WHEN TRAVELING YOU MAY NOT ALWAYS be able to safely eat when, where and what you wish. Take a look at your servers! Are they clean looking? Most importantly, do their hands and fingernails look clean? What about if they keep their hands away from their faces and hair?

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Foodborne illness can be passed person-to-per-

such as fruits and vegetables should appear fresh and

son or from the bathroom by unwashed hands.

have a fresh aroma. Wilted salads may be an indication

Burns and cuts that may be infected are also

that the product is old or has not been properly handled

a plentiful source of harmful bacteria. If you

with care.

can, try to get a glimpse of the person who is fixing your food. You decide from there.

Plates, glasses and utensils should be clean and spot free. If they have dried-on food, finger prints, or lipstick on glasses, then the dishwasher is likely on the blink. Ask for clean replacements or move on down the road. Fresh foods Grapes and Watermelon: eat these to ease tummy woes!

Shopping For Food: Plan ahead, decide what you are going to eat and how you are going to cook it - then plan what equipment you will need. Buy your food from a reputable supplier.

Examples of foods to avoid are custards, egg salad, potato salad, chicken salad, macaroni salad, ham, salami, most cheese, cooked poultry and dressing, and smoked fish.

More foods that my be dangerous are home-made mayonnaise, some sauces [e.g. hollandaise] and some desserts, such as mousses. Ice cream is frequently contaminated if it comes from an unreliable source.

Be especially wary of unpasteurized milk, non-bottled drinks [they are likely to be contaminated and possibly unsafe]. Remember to boil uncooked food & unpasteurized milk before drinking.

Buy only hard cheeses marked “aged 60 days” [or longer].With purchased or delicatessen cold food, eat or refrigerate immediately. Take care with perishable foods before you get them home. Purchase them at your last stop, especially in hot weather, get them home and into the fridge quickly.

Do not thaw frozen food at room temperature, keep in fridge ‘till defrosted. Wash hands with soap and warm water before preparing, serving or eating food. Avoid using hands to mix foods when clean utensils can be used. Keep hands away from mouth, nose and hair.

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Try to get a glimpse of the person who is fixing your food.

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>> Ensure that even cooked food has been thoroughly and freshly cooked and is piping hot.

Cooked food that has set at a mildly warm room temperature for more than two hours holds one of the greatest risks of food-borne disease because bacteria may multiply in it. If room temperature is hotter than 90ª F or more, leave fruit out no longer than one hour at the most.

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More dangerous foods are home-made goods, including desserts!

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General Rules for Outdoor Food Safety: Items which don’t require refrigeration include fruits, vegetables, hard cheese, canned meat or fish, chips, bread, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, mustard, and pickles. You don’t need to pack them in a cooler.

Carry bottled water for drinking. Otherwise, boil water or use water purification tablets. Don’t use untreated water to clean your contact lenses but use only what is manufactured.

Fish Alert Various species of fish and shellfish contain poisonous biotoxins at certain times of the year.

So check with the local population

Don’t leave trash in the wild or throw it off your boat.

If using a cooler, leftover food is safe only if the cooler still has ice in it. Otherwise, discard leftover food. Whether on land or sea, protect yourself and

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wash your hands before and after you eat.Household pets and even some pet treats carry harmful bacteria, so keep them away from foods. Also be sure you wash your hands after petting your animals or handling their food.

When backpacking or hiking, the foods to bring are

>> Pack safely, use a cooler if traveling by car, camping or boating. Keep raw foods separate from other foods. Never bring meat or poultry products without a cold source to keep them safe. Bring disposable wipes or

peanut butter in plastic jars, concentrated juice

biodegradable soap for hand and

boxes, canned tuna, ham, chicken and beef, dried

dishwashing. This prevents sick-

noodles, soups, dried nuts, fruits, powdered milk and

ness on the trip.

fruit drinks, powdered mixes for biscuits or pancakes, dried pasta, powdered sauce mixes, and rice. Take only the amount you need. Pack foods in the frozen state with a cold source of food.

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When cooking meat use a meat thermometer for beef patties. Cook until 160 Fahrenheit. Heat hot dogs to 165 F. Chicken breasts to 170 F and legs and thighs to 180 F. Be sure to clean the thermometer between every use.

If traveling by car, for perishables use an ice chest or insulated cooler with sufficient ice, or gel packs to keep the food at 40 F. Pack food directly from the fridge or freezer into it. Why? Bacteria grow and multiply rapidly in the danger zone between 40 F and 140 F [out of the refrigerator or before food begins to cook]. So, food transported without an ice source or left out in the sun at a picnic wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay safe long. Put in airconditioned passenger section, not in the trunk. At the camp site, insulate the cooler with a blanket or tarp and keep it in the shade. Keep the lid closed and avoid repeated openings. Replenish the ice if it melts. Once gel packs and their cold sources melt and cannot be replaced, perishables are not safe.

When Fishing: With finfish, scale, gut and clean fish as soon as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re caught. Live fish can be kept on stringers or in live wells, as long as they have enough water and enough room to move and breathe.

Wrap fish, both whole and cleaned, in water-tight plastic and store on ice. Keep 3 to 4 inches of ice on the bottom of the cooler. Alternate layers of fish and ice. Store the cooler out of the sun and cover with a blanket. Once home, eat fresh fish within 1 to 2 days or freeze them. For top quality, use frozen fish within 3 to 6 months.

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Crabs and lobsters are best eaten the day they’re caught.

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Crabs, lobsters and other shellfish must be kept alive until cooked. You should store in live wells or out of water in a bushel or laundry basket under wet burlap or seaweed.

Crabs and lobsters are best eaten the day they’re caught. Live oysters should be cooked within 7 to 10 days of catching them.

Live mussels and clams should be cooked within 4 to 5 days. Eating raw shellfish is extremely dangerous. People with liver disorders or weakened immune systems are expecially at risk.

Cleanup on the boat is similar to cleanup in the wild.

Bring disposable wipes for handwashing, and bag all your trash to dispose of when you return to shore.

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Vacation Home or RV: If a vacation home or a recreational vehicle has not been used for a while, check leftover canned food from last year. The Meat and Poultry Hotline recommends that canned foods that may have been exposed to freezing and thawing temperatures over the winter be discarded. Also, check the refrigerator. If unplugged from last year, thoroughly clean it before using. Make sure all food preparation areas in

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the vacation home or in the recreational vehicle are thoroughly cleaned.

It’s perfectly safe to store uncooked patties as well as raw steaks, ribs, chops and raw poultry in the refrigerator for a day or so until ready to pack the cooler. If marinating meat and poultry, store in the refrigerator--not on the counter. If you plan to use some of the marinade as a sauce, reserve a portion before putting raw meat in it. Don’t reuse the marinade ever, throw

Mussels are, by and large, responsibly farmed, so feel free to get moules frites as often as you like.

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it out!

Perishables must be kept cold or cooked and chilled.

Food should not be out of the refrigerator or oven longer than 2 hours. If cooking foods beforehand--such as turkey, ham, chicken, and vegetable or pasta salads---prepare them in plenty of time to thoroughly chill in the refrigerator. Divide large amounts

Americans eat more shrimp than any other seafood. Sadly, worldwide shrimp trawling accounts for the most bycatch. The U.S. Pacific shrimp is a bit better, and pink shrimp from Oregon or British Colombia can be a good choice.

of food into small containers for fast chilling and easier use. Keep cooked foods refrigerated until time to leave home.

Purchasing Take-Out Foods: If you’re planning on purchasing take-out foods such as fried chicken or barbecued beef, eat them within two hours of pickup. Otherwise, buy ahead of time to chill before packing them into the cooler and you’re ready to go!

Catfish caught or farmed in the United States is a great option (just make sure it is, in fact, U.S.-caught or -farmed).

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A Guide to the Best and Worst Choices for Fish Consumption.

Any sardine will tell you that all fish were not created equal. Of course, they’re not caught equally, either. Overfishing is a serious problem around the world, and many ocean advocates say we need to stop catching and eating fish all together. But since people demand their sushi, we at least must start making responsible purchases, or we’re simply going to run out of sea life. Follow this guide, and you can help ensure that we have plenty of fish in the sea for years to come.

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Sardines. So hot right now— and bountiful.

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Stay away from the insanely overfished Atlantic cod (also known as scrod or whitefish). Instead, try U.S.-caught Pacific cod, or opt for bass (not Chilean Sea Bass) as a cooking alternative.

GOOD!

Oysters are mostly farmed (as opposed to wild-caught) and rightly so. They’re fine to eat.

Shark is indescribably overfished, and its demise might be worse for the environment than the loss of fish, so don’t even think about sharkfin soup. Pacific halibut can be a good cooking alternative, though.

Health risks: Mercury

Also sold as cavalla, kingfish, hog, sierra, spaniard, aji, or sawara. Mackerel is always a safe bet. Health risks: Spanish and king mackerel can have high levels of mercury.

BAD

GOOD!

Whether it comes from the United States or Australia, lobster is plentiful and delicious. Just avoid spiny lobster from the Caribbean.

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Bluefin is severely overfished, as is just about all yellowfin, with the exception of U.S.caught Atlantic tuna. Canned albacore is a decent alternative, but it’s not exactly the same thing.

Health risks: Mercury

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Summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s must see

events

MIDWEST / GREAT LAKES / NORTHEAST

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS HAVE BEEN celebrated across the world in various forms and cultures for centuries.

Festivals and events were celebrated because people needed a break from the monotony of daily chores, so the festivals were occasions when they wore their best clothes and jewelry, sang, danced and feasted.

Whether religious, artistic, or musical, feasting has always been a part of festive occasions and the people both in ancient times and still today use food as a way to get people to come together.

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FORECASTLE FESTIVAL

Louisville, KY | July 13-15, 2012

FORE·CAS·TLE (F’OK_SOL) : A superstructure at the bow of a ship where the crew is housed. Hard at work in the unruly sea, a place workers gather to unwind after a hard day of labor. A place where the people all come together.

In a sea of change, the forecastle festival is a port-of-call where the world gathers to experience the best in music, art, and activism. A celebration of sights, sounds, and sustainability, forecastle connects travelers nationwide. Merging music with education, forecastle inspires a voyage of personal growth and global change.

The original concept was simple: a free, outdoor, summer festival, arranged to celebrate the camaraderie of the Louisville music community. When the sun set on the morning of July 20th, several hundred people gathered to see live performances by The Vixen Red, Fire The Saddle, and other local favorites. The atmosphere was progressive and positive, and encouraged founder JK McKnight to build upon it the following year.

Having tripled attendance in 2003, JK regionalized the festival in 2004: booking bands, artists, activists, and journalists from across the

How It All Started The original concept was simple: a free, outdoor, summer festival, arranged to celebrate the camaraderie of the Louisville music community.

For more info about this music festival visit www.FORECASTLEFEST.com

GREAT LAKES

Overlooking the entire city of Louisville during this concert at night. The lights and crowd are spectacular.

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After traveling from Florida, I am so glad I decided to go to Forecastle. I’ve been to a lot of festivals, and this is the best.

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music art activism Above, is a picture of The Talking Heads performing.

On the right is Bassnectar performing. The dramatic use of lights, sound and color make this concert a thrill you have to see.

PERFORMERS

>> FRIDAY 7/13/12 Bassnectar / Atmosphere / Sleigh Bells / Flying Lotus / Beach House / The Head And The Heart / Atlas Sound / Dean Wareham Plays Galaxie 500 / Jeff The Brotherhood / Tanlines / Zion 1 / Sleeper Agent / Wax Fang / Houndmouth / Nerves Junior >> SUNDAY 7/15/12 Wilco / Neko Case / Clutch / A-Trak / Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires / Beats Antique / Deer Tick / Walk The Moon / Fruit Bats / Daedelus / Ben Sollee / Orchestre Poly-Rythmo / Mike Doughty / Floating Action / Cabit / Rachel Frimes / Cheyenne Marie Mize / Lydia Burrell >> SATURDAY 7/14/12 My Morning Jacket / Girl Talk / Andrew Bird / Galactic / Dr.Dog / Stax! Soul Revue / Real Estate / Preservation All Jazz Band / Justin Townes Earle / Washed Out / Wye Oak / The Features / James Vincent Mcmorrow / Wick-It The Instigator / Daniel

region and as far away as Boston, Massachusetts, to

Martin Moore / The Ravenna Colt / Scarlet Smile /

converge in one of Louisvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most scenic environ-

Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughters And Sons

ments for an unforgettable day of Music.Art.Activism.

The Louisville community responded by volunteering their time and services, and the result was Forecastle 2004: the largest gathering musicians, artists, and activists in the city. The event blended eighteen bands on dueling East and West stages, thirty artists connecting the stages, and twenty-five community non-profits and environmental organizations along the perimeter. All three elements blended together cohesively, attracting wider demographics than they ever would have separately. JK and his crew quickly realized they had formed something unique, and applied for a U.S. Federal Trademark to protect it.

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TASTE OF CHICAGO

Chicago, IL | July 11-15, 2012

Taste Of Chicago 2012 is Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest event. Getting its start as a modest food festival on the Fourth of July in 1980, the Taste of Chicago has grown to be the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest oudoor food fest.

The event is the largest festival in Chicago. Non-food-related events include live music on multiple stages, including the petrillo music shell, pavilions, and film performances. Musical acts vary from local artists to nationally known artists like Carlos Santana, Moby, and Kenny Rogers. Rides are also present, such as a Ferris wheel and the jump to be fit.

For more info about this balloon festival visit www.EXPLORECHICAGO.org

MIDWEST

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Chicago is rightly considered as having one of the greatest concentrations of outstanding chefs and restaurants in the world.

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Taste of Chicago 2011 was a huge success with lots of food, fun, and a large crowd. Enjoy great times and a taste of nearly 60 vendors from the Chicago area.

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Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual summer food and music festival will be cut in half in 2012, running only five days between July 11 and July 15, city officials announced Wednesday.

Shortening the festival, which traditionally begins in late June and drives huge traffic during the Fourth of July weekend, is largely a cost-saving measure.

Bet You Didn’t Know In 2006, 3.6 million people from around the world attended the Taste of Chicago festivities.

VENDORS

Italian beef sandwich On the left: a bird’s-eye view of the Taste of Chicago festival. Numerous tents, people and food to go around. Below: Chicago’s famous deep dish pizza from Connie’s Pizza.

Abbey Pub / Abundance Bakery / Adobo Grill / Alhambra Palace / Arya Bhavan / Bacino’s Pizza Of Lincoln Park / Banana Leaf Restaurant / Beggars Pizza / Billy Goat Tavern & Grill / Bj’s Market And Bakery / Bobak Sausage Company / Carbón / C’est Si Bon! / Chicago Sweet Connection Bakery / Chicago Joe’s / Churro Factory / Connie’s Pizza / Cubby Bear / Dominick’s / Eli’s Cheesecake / Franco’s Ristorante / The Fudge Pot / Garrett Popcorn Shops / Guey Lon / Harold’s Chicken #71 / Harry Caray’s / Hashbrowns / Home Run Inn Pizza / Iyanze / Jr Dessert Bakery / Kasia’s Deli / La Justicia / Lagniappe-Creole Cajun Joynt / Lao Sze Chuan / Lou Malnati’s Pizza / Loving Hut / Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen / The Noodle Vietnam-

Chicago style hot dog

ese Cuisine / Oak Street Beach Café / O’brien’s / Original Rainbow Cone / Parrot Cage Restaurant / Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna / Polka Sausage And Deli / Polo Café & Catering / Reggio’s Pizza / Ricobene’s / Robinson’s No.1 Ribs / Sabor Latino / The Smoke Daddy / Star Of Siam / Starfruit Cafe / Texas De Brazil / Timothy O’toole’s Pub / Tuscany / Tutto Italiano / Vee Vee’s African Cuisine / Vermilion / Vienna Beef / Gold Coast Dog

Chicago deep dish pizza

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HUDSON ELKS BALLOON FESTIVAL

Presented by The Hudson Elks Lodge 959, this 7th annual balloon celebration is one to see. It combines music, delicious food, crafts from a range of artisans, dancing, a wide array of kids activities and hot air balloon launches for Hudson’s biggest outdoor event of the summer. We are one of two music festivals in Massachusetts that features hot air balloons and rides. This festival is the spearhead for the Hudson elks scholarship fundraising event for high school seniors.

SCHEDULE

>> Kids Train Ride: 2 - 7pm Blinkee the Clown: 2-5 pm Children Activity Area: 2-7 pm Food Court Area Open: 2-7 pm Pavilion Bar: 2-9 pm Vendors: 2 - TBA State Police Dog Show: 3 - 3:30pm McMurphy’s Band: 2-5 pm Country Kickers: 5-5:30 pm Bruce Marshall Band: 5:30 - 9pm Balloon Glow: Dusk

For more info about this balloon festival visit www.HUDSONELKS.com

Hudson, MA | August 13, 2011

NORTHEAST

How High Can They Fly? A typical commercial pleasure balloon flight reaches anywhere from about 500 feet to as much as 3,000 feet altitude above ground level, although flights up to 10,000 feet are possible.

The sky fills with colors as numerous balloons soar high above the crowd. The balloons are of all different shapes, sizes and patterns at this festival for all ages.

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Pictured: Glacier National Park, MT

U.S.

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WEST / SOUTHEAST

N AT I O N A L P A R K S F O R C A M P I N G PROTECTION OF WILDERNESS AREAS HAS BEEN OF great importance to the US since the creation of the National Park Service in 1916.

Each US National Park offers scenic nature and a rugged, natural environment. We asked readers which are their favorite national parks for camping and three stood out from the rest: Glacier, Great Smoky Mountains, and Grand Canyon.

TOP 3 NATIONAL PARKS

G LA C I E R N ATI O N A L P AR K, M T

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Montana's Glacier National Park

With alpine meadows, pristine

is a camper's paradise. It is well

lakes, and rugged mountains, the

known for its natural beauty and

park is a hikerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise. There

there are numerous options for

is also a lot of history to ex-

sightseeing, camping and adven-

plore, from historical lodges and

tures. Known to Native Americans

transportation to stories of Native

as the "Shining Mountains" and

Americans. Plan a visit to Glacier

the "Backbone of the World," Gla-

for a beautiful getaway that you

cier National Park is named for its

wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget.

prominent glacier carved terrain.

The most popular time to visit

More than 700 miles of trail lead

Glacier National Park is in the

adventurous hikers through pris-

summer. With lots of outdoor

tine wilderness, alpine meadows,

activities to choose from, July and

rugged mountains, and alpine

August are great times to visit.

lakes. The Park preserves more

Another season to visit the park

than one million acres of forests,

is in the fall, particularly Septem-

peaks and glacial-carved valleys in

ber and October. The foliage is

the Northern Rocky Mountains and

stunning with reds, oranges, and

is home to 70 species of mammals

yellows splashing the landscape.

and 270 species of birds.

WEST

Two Medicine Lake: This region is considered sacred ground by several Native American tribes including the Blackfeet and they have performed vision quests here. To the Blackfeet, the Two Medicine area is the one of the most sacred sections of the park.

HISTORY

>> Glacier National Park was first inhabited by the Native Americans but was established as a park in 1910.

By 1932, work was completed on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, which was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

Glacier borders Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada.

The two parks are known as the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Both parks were designated as Biosphere Reserves by the United Nations in 1976, and in 1995 as World Heritage sites.

Even up in the higher elevations, you can find an abundance of diverse wildlife.

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Things to Do There is no shortage of outdoor

Lake McDonald Valley: Once occupied by massive

activities in the park. Some

glaciers, this valley is now filled with beautiful sights,

include backcountry camping,

hiking trails, diverse plants and animals, historic

biking, hiking, boating, fishing,

chalets, and the grand Lake McDonald Lodge.

and ranger-led activities. Be sure to fit in time for a scenic drive.

One of the best highlights of the park is a drive on the Going-to-the-

Many Glacier: Massive mountains, active glaciers, lakes, hiking trails, and abundant wildlife make this a favorite.

Sun Road. Travel through 50 miles

Two Medicine: Backpackers and dayhikers find this

of the park, around mountains,

area rich in scenery, providing those willing to travel

and through wild landscapes.

by foot into the mountains with a true wilderness experience. Tenderfeet can also venture off the roads

Major Attractions North Fork: This is one of the most uncrowded sections of the

and into the wild with a casual boat tour on Two Medicine Lake.

park. There is lots to see includ-

Logan Pass: Mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and the

ing recently burned areas, views

occasional grizzly bear can be seen in these beautiful

of Bowman and Kintla Lakes, a

meadows. This is also the highest elevation reachable

homesteading site, and chances

by car in the park.

to see rare wildlife.

Goat Haunt: Remote and peaceful, this is a great place to get away from the crowds.

Areas of Interest Outside the Park Waterton Lakes National Park: One must-see is this sister park across the International Border. The other half of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Waterton Lakes, offers great hiking, scenic boat cruises, and several scenic drives.

For more info about Glacier National Park visit www.NPS.gov/glac/

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You can still find adventure in wild landscapes from the comfort of a vehicle.

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You can take a tour on one of the vintage Red Jammer Buses, the same ones they used in the 1930s.

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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TN/NC

2

Great Smoky Mountains National

The Park Service maintains 10 de-

Park: one of the most diverse

veloped campgrounds throughout

parks in North America. The park

Great Smoky Mountains National

was designated an International

Park. You can find dumping

Biosphere Reserve by the United

stations in Cades Cove, Cosby,

Nations because of its unique

Deep Creek, Look Rock, and

natural resources.

Smokemont campgrounds.

The park encompasses over 800

The first thing you should know

square miles in the Southern

about Great Smoky Mountains

Appalachian Mountains and is

is that it is the nation’s busiest

divided between Tennessee and

park with more than nine million

North Carolina. It is world re-

visitors every year. It covers 800

nowned for its biological diversity

square miles of mountainous land

and animal life. Over 17,000

and preserves some of the world’s

species have been documented in

most stunning deciduous forests.

the park and scientists believe an

It also preserves churches, cabins,

additional 30,000 – 80,000

farmhouses and barns of the

species may live there.

mountainous people who began

The Great Smoky Mountains are

settling in the late 1700s.

America’s most visited national

With 800 miles of hiking trails it is

parks and are among the oldest

surprising that relatively few visi-

mountains in the world—they

tors actually walk the trails; most

formed 200 – 300 million years

choose the scenic view from their

ago. The unique habitat is home

cars. But the designated interna-

to an estimated 1,500 bears and

tional biosphere reserve is home to

100 species of native trees. There

an incomparable variety of plants

are more than 800 miles of hiking

and animals, and is worth a more

trails within the park.

than a passing by.

SOUTHEAST

HISTORY

>> The Smoky Mountains are among the oldest in the world. Ice Age glaciers came to a halt just short of these mountains and have become a junction to the vegetation of the north and south.

The park preserves are rich in Southern Appalachian history and the mountains have given a home to many people, from prehistoric Paleo Indians to Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees in the 20th century.

Campsites Offered Backcountry – for backpackers. This requires hiking several miles to a site located in the park’s numerous backcountry grounds.

Frontcountry – camping near your car in a developed campground that has restrooms with cold running water and flushable toilets. Individual campsites come with a fire grate and picnic table.

Group Campgrounds – large campsites suitable for groups of eight people or more. Located in frontcountry campgrounds.

Horse Camps – Small campgrounds, accessible by vehicle, that offer hitch racks for horses and primitive

Most frontcountry campsites in the park are wooded.

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Major Attractions Cades Cove is a scenic valley tracing its history to 1850 when settlers moved onto the Cherokee Indian land. Structures and official sites have been marked, creating an outdoor historic gallery. Don’t miss the small cabin known as John Oliver Place or the Primitive Baptist Church which was shut down during the Civil War. John Oliver Place in Cades Cove, a scenic valley tracing its history to 1850 when settlers moved onto the Cherokee Indian land.

Visit the highest point of Tennessee, Clingman’s Dome, at 6,643 feet. The peak is accessible by driving Clingmans Dome Road from Newfound Gap, and then walking a half-mile trail. The paved trail then leads to a 54 foot observation tower.

Mount LeConte is one of the most popular mountains to hike at Great Smoky Mountains. At 6,593 feet, it is the third highest peak in the national park.

The Great Smoky Mountains are home to some of the most stunning waterfalls in the nation. Some can’t miss falls include Abrams Falls, Grotto Falls, Hen Wallow Falls, Juney Whank Falls, and Laurel Falls.

Areas of Interest Outside the Park Just 40 miles away, visitors can enjoy the Andrew Johnson Historic Site. Take a tour of the President’s home – used before and after his presidency – and witness original furnishings and belongings.

Those seeking a true outdoor adventure should travel to Breaks, VA for white water rafting. Breaks Interstate Park features Class VI white waters from Russell Fork cutting though the Pine Mountains, thus creating Breaks Canyon.

For more info about Great Smoky Mountains visit www.NPS.gov/grsm/

Following the ascent to the 6,643 foot elevation will bring you to this observation tower.

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Breathtaking sights have been made reachable for just about anyone.

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GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, AZ

3

Grand Canyon National Park

Camping reservations can be made

encompasses 1,218,375 acres

at two campgrounds in the park

and lies on the Colorado Plateau

—one on each side of the rim: the

in northwestern Arizona. It is a

Mather Campground on the South

World Heritage Site. The Grand

Rim in Grand Canyon Village, and

Canyon is one of the most studied

the North Rim Campground.

geological landscapes in the world for good reason.

About five million people visit Grand Canyon National Park each

The Canyon, eroded by the Colo-

year and it comes as no surprise

rado River, averages 4,000 feet

why. The main attraction, Grand

deep for its entire 277 miles. At

Canyon, is a mammoth gorge

its deepest point, the canyon is

stretching 277 miles showcasing

6,000 feet deep and measures 15

amazing depths of colorful geol-

miles across at its widest point.

ogy. It boasts some of the nation’s

The gorge shows off 2 million

cleanest air and a great deal of

years of geology as the Colorado

the park’s 1,904 square miles are

plateau was lifting.

maintained as wilderness. Visitors

But the Grand Canyon is not just limited to geologic wonders. Over 1,500 plant species, 355 birds, 89 mammals, 47 reptiles, 9 amphibians, and 17 fish species can be found in the park.

cannot help but be blown away by stunning views from almost any vantage point.

WEST

HISTORY

>> Created by the Colorado River over a six million year period, the canyon ranges in width from four to 18 miles and reaches depths of 6,000 feet. Its geology reveals almost two billion years of the Earth’s history exposing layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted.

First given Federal protection in 1893 as a Forest Reserve, the area became a National Monument, and in 1919, became a national park. President Theodore Roosevelt was a key advocate in preserving the area.

Which Rim to Visit?

Most people visit Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is open year-round and is located on the "Arizona" side of the Canyon. The South Rim is closer to Interstate 40 and to the transportation centers of Williams, Flagstaff and Phoenix, Arizona. The South Rim also has a local airport and rail service. Since it is easier to get to, the South Rim is busy, and during the summer season, campgrounds hustle and bustle and are often filled to capacity. Reservations are strongly recommended.

The North Rim is harder to get to and is more wild and secluded Because of its 8,000 ft / 2438m elevation, the North Rim of the park is only open from May through October. The North Rim is located on the “Utah” side of the Canyon. The nearest towns to the park’s North Rim village are Fredonia, Arizona, and Kanab, Utah. There is no airport or rail service to the park (that means that the North Rim village may only be reached by road). Because the North Rim has a shorter season, Campground Reservations are strongly recommended.

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Major Attractions: The canyon itself is the main attraction, but how you view it may differ. If the popular viewpoints are too crowded, the canyon offers trails to hike to the bottom, as well as mule rides, and scenic helicopter rides. Visitors may also enjoy white water rafting in the Colorado River, fishing, guided tours, star-gazing, bicycling, or nature walks.

Areas of Interest Outside the Park Wupatki National Monument, located in Flagstaff, lets visitors walk through remaining pueblos more than 100 years old.

Just 12 miles outside of Flagstaff sits Sunset Crater National Monument, created in a series of volcanic eruptions more than 900 years ago. When walking through lava flows and ashes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing to find trees, wildflowers, and even signs of wildlife.

Even outside the park, visitors can enjoy the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon West Skywalk was created on land owned by the Hualapai Tribe and lets tourists walk onto a glass floor looking down some 4,000 feet to the base of the canyon.

Though hiking to the summit of Sunset Crater National Monument is no longer permitted, the loop trail around the base provides astonishing sights.

For more info about Grand Canyon National Park visit www.NPS.gov/grca/

Some of the park highlights include the scenic helicopter and airplane canyon flyovers.

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STATE OF MIND:

M ICHIGA N LOCATED IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION OF THE UNITED States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning “large water” or “large lake”. Michigan is the 11th most extensive and the 8th most populous of the 50 United States. Michigan is the only state to consist of two peninsulas.

The Lower Peninsula, to which the name Michigan was originally applied, is often noted to be shaped like a mitten. The Upper Peninsula (often referred to as “The U.P.”) is separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac, a five-mile channel that joins Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. The two peninsulas are connected by the Mackinac Bridge.

GREAT LAKES

This map will be on every spread to let you know the location of each city.

STATE : MICHIGAN

LOCATED IN GRAND JUNCTION, MI.

PEACEFEST

The Michigan PeaceFest originally

extended family. At the end of it all, every last paper

started as a networking event for

and cigarette butt is cleansed from the land, leaving

local musicians and a birthday

only the beaten grass and blackened fire pits to bare

celebration for its founder, Bim

witness of a magical experience.

Willow. After 16 years, the event has moved from its bent willow stage serviced by an extension

THE EVENT TAKES PLACE JULY 13, 14, & 15

cord to Willow’s house. Now music

TICKETS

is unleashed from a professional

$40 IN ADVANCE $50 AT THE GATE

stage with movie screens on each side in a meadow, surrounded by woods and manned by a skilled sound crew. Successful band members who started playing here

PEACEFEST PRINCIPLES TO FOLLOW

when they were teenagers, now

Accept Yourself

return annually to ‘play’ homage

Don’t compare yourself with anyone else. The only

to The Willow Ranch and everyone

thing that you will be the best at is being yourself.

who encouraged them along the

Don’t compare your self to yourself of what you once

way. The music is ALWAYS ex-

were or what you will become. The only place you can

ceptional -- the camping, wooded

truly live is in the Now. Accept that you are wise and

and rustic -- the 1,000+ crowd, an

foolish, knowledgeable and ignorant, kind and cruel, loving and vengeful….. You are uniquely you. Ask your

No Cover Tunes

self questions to get the answers you both desire and

The fests held here at the Willow Ranch will be focused on original art and music. Vendors must produce or design what they sell.

despise. All in all accept yourself, not as how others would have you to be or how you would want yourself to be, but how you are right now. This is the beginning of love. To know self is not always pleasant but it is what it takes to love one’s self.

For more info about PeaceFest visit www.THEWILLOWRANCH.net

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Conflict can be constructive and lead to positive change.

Accept Others The attributes we see in others are the attributes we see within ourselves. We can only love others as much

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ness to you first to the person you resented second.

There is great power in love and forgiveness. The

as we love ourselves. We can only despise others in the frustration comes when we see things we do not like, same manner. Accepting self as the true self empowers and is not within our control to change them. us to accept others as they are not as we want them to be. We then can deal with them as we would ourselves.

Just because you accept a person does not mean that you accept their behavior. When you become aware that you are wrong you have the authority to make those changes within yourself. You however do not have that authority to override anyone else’s will. You can by example or suggestion, lead others to make changes within themselves.

Learn To Love Bim Willow.

The creator of Peacefest.

Love starts by loving self, not self centered love but

rather centered in self love. One is a taking love the other a giving. When you love your self you want what is good for you. Caring for others is caring for you. We are all a part of each other as well as a part of everything that exists. Learning to love is a process that takes a lifetime.

Harboring resentment is detrimental to loving self. In many cases you are angry for being vulnerable. This is not pleasant to examine or deal with and is much easier to transfer it to the aggressor. To forgive is an act of kindGRAND JUNCTION

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DETROIT. THE LARGEST CITY IN MICHIGAN.

DETROIT: CITY LIFE

Maybe your only knowledge of

Hamtramck is a 2.1 square mile

Detroit comes from watching “8

city completely surrounded by De-

Mile” but there’s much more to this

troit, and home to many bars, art

city than gritty rap battles when it

galleries, and Planet Ant Theater.

comes to nightlife. The birthplace

Hamtramck is dense and walkable,

of Motown still has a vibrant music

and prices there are generally very

scene and you can find many clubs

reasonable. There are a number

and bars in the downtown area.

of ethnic restaurants in the city,

Head north of downtown to find the

such as Polish Village Cafe, Bengal

theater district.

Masala, Aladdin Sweets and Cafe,

Rivertown is a good place to start if you’re looking for jazz and blues bars. The outer suburbs of Ann Arbor and Pontiac offer fun alternatives to the downtown scene and are popular with the younger crowds.

Bosnia Specialties, and Lebanese Chicken. Live music can be seen at The Attic Bar, The Belmont, Small’s, The Painted Lady, The Locker Room, and Paycheck’s on most weekends. lt’s easy to find a cab to get back to your hotel at

Some of the more notable venues

the taxi stand on Joseph Campau

are: The Majestic Theater, which is

at Caniff.

well known for its live music lineups and Magic Bag where musicians like Bo Didley have played. The Town Pump Tavern and the Athen Lounge are good bets for those who want to drink. And if it’s dancing that strikes your fancy, check out Lush or the Deck at Hocketown Cafe.

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There’s much more to this city than gritty rap battles.

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The Renaissance Center.

Downtown Detroit.

DETROIT

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WITH A 200-MILE STRETCH OF SANDY LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES. HERE ARE JUST 4 OF THOSE BEACHES.

BEACHTOWN

St Joseph Each season offers beauty, from spring blossoms across acres of orchards, sun warming sugar-sand beaches, a bountiful harvest of colors to skiing through the still winter snow.

South Haven It’s Heaven on Earth! Pristine, white-washed beaches where seagulls soar and white caps roll. Spectacular sunsets melt the world away! Wineries, U-Picks, shopping and dining. Dozens of B&B’s, lakeshore cottages, vacation rentals, inns and hotels. Stay a night, a week or a lifetime!

Muskegon Experience the Lake Effect in Muskegon, a town that boasts amazing water views and sandy front porches. Take in endless historic and maritime attractions, the thrills of an amusement park, a dinner cruise or a host of outdoor excursions.

For more info about Beachtown Visit www.MICHIGAN.org

Grand Haven Grand Haven, Michigan is one of the Best Secret Beaches on Earth. It is a understated, unexpected and – at least for now - under the radar.” Internationally, exotic locations like Cirali Beach, Turkey, Salema, Portugal and Koh Lanta, Thailand were selected. Nationally, secret beaches include Bethany Beach, Delware, Puako, Hawaii, Grand Haven, Michigan and Cayucos, California.

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“ We have a great selection of public beaches, including the more popular Grand Haven State Park and City Beach, but we also have more secluded locations like Rosy Mound Natural Area and Kirk Park,” states Marci Cisneros, executive director of the Grand Haven Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We take great pride in our natural re sources and we work hard to keep them healthy, beautiful and publically accessible; which is why this recognition is so appreciated.”

>> The Worlds Largest Fountain in Grand Haven is an engineering marvel.

It was built in 1962 by private dollars and is still “wowing” the crowds today.

In one typical performance the fountain will process over 90,000 gallons of water with a synchronized display of water, lights and music. Enjoy this Grand Haven favorite every summer evening at dusk with special performances during May and September.

The City Life Less than a mile from the City beach, downtown Grand Haven is sure to have something for everyone. From restaurants to specialty shops, these one of a kind stores will make you browse all day. Not only are the stores unique, but historic architecture along Washington Avenue will take you back to a by-gone era. You can even visit the site of Grand Haven’s first post office (currently The Rosebud) which was built in 1872. This is the city life to a beachtown.

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TECHNOLOGY & TRAVEL

THE FUTURE OF TRANSIT The way you travel today will not be the way you travel tomorrow. It was 2006. I was a freshman.

Facebook was huge. Full-length movies streamed instantly to my computer. My cell phone took 1.2 MP pictures.

In other words, technology had never been more advanced. And that’s just it: by any measurement,

Top 10 Ways Technology Will Change Before 2020

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we’re constantly living within the most advanced

We’re constantly living within the most advanced technological era of all time.

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technological era of all time. Yet by the long list of aspirational technologies you’re about to read, you’d never know it.

To an outsider, it must seem like 21st-century humans believe they’re always living a decade or three in the past, and that the future and its inevitable

the automobile, and the internet. Because we believe

entourage of flying cars, teleportation, and other

that the future must bring more powerful technolo-

really cool stuff we haven’t even thought about is as

gies (and so far, we’ve been right), it plays as much a

much a part of the human narrative as the fireplace,

role in how we understand ourselves as the past.

Some of these technologies you may have heard of.

Additional Advances 2014 2015 2015 2016 2017 2020

Solar Flight Self-charging holographic mobile phones Biometric and electronically enhanced passports Photo via Pocket-Lint— augumented reality glasses Locationless classrooms London to Beijing by rail

For more information on technological advances, visit www.GOOD.is

Others might seem incredibly far-fetched. But the important thing to realize here is that regardless of whether they ever come to fruition, the mere fact that many people around the world believe these things to be inevitable illustrates just how discontent technology makes us with the present time — and also how much we long for constant interaction with everything in our lives.

Flying Cars YES, AS IN CARS—that can fly. Okay, while you

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might not be the one piloting (or even passengering) the flying car, the engineers at Terrafugia have long been busy perfecting their Lightweight Sport Aircraft (LSA) concept and are currently accepting buyers to the tune of $270,000.

Superspeed Railroad PLANES TRAVEL FAST. Hundreds of miles per hour.

But getting there, checking in, boarding, waiting…

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I’m not even going to run through it all. Point is: since rail is more efficient, if you could ride an incredibly fast, comfortable train and your door-todoor time was about the same, would not you prefer to do that?

Self Driving Cars EVERY TIME I MENTION this to someone, they don’t believe me. And then I show them the video of

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Google’s self-driving car. And mention the fact that the UK has already begun building private roads and corridors for self-driving cars.

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