Tag Archives: environmental tourism
South Dakota: Meet Mother Nature
Spearfish South Dakota has no tourists! Just first-time locals invited in by cascading waterfalls, soft forest smells and a love of nature. Relaxed and rejuvenating, Spearfish, South Dakota is a true summer escape, whether youdelight in activities like rock climbing and fly fishing or simply watching the acts of nature unfold around you. Spearfish is nestled in the northern Black Hills National Forest, making it a gateway to beautiful scenery, winding creeks, secluded valleys and miles upon miles of maintained hiking and biking trails. From September 6th to September 9th, the National Association of State Park Directors 2011 Conference will take place…
Touring the Apostle Islands
Wisconsin’s Bayfield Peninsula and the nearby Apostle Islands were once part of the same land mass, but over time they were carved away by retreating glaciers. Much of the land underneath the islands and on the peninsula consists of sandstone. On the northeast shore, the coastal landfall has been eroded as well, resulting in the creation of sea caves. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a national park consisting of 21 islands, a sandspit and 12 miles of coastline, and is a 720-square-mile area in the midst of Lake Superior. For kayakers, it is as near to heaven as one…
