Posts Tagged ‘ recreation ’

Group Lobbies for Nude Beach on New York’s Coney Island

July 21, 2011
By Island Tips

The American Association for Nude Recreation is hoping to make New York City’s Coney Island the next American destination to offer a designated nude beach. According to a spokesman, the group is attracted to Coney Island because of its close proximity to public transportation and popularity among international
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From the Road: Conservation in Action

July 14, 2011
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From the Road: Conservation in Action

Featured Picture:? las_main.jpg To celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we're teaming up with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) to take our commitment to volunteerism and the environment on the road, literally! The following is their constantly evolving story from the road. ? Mission: Las Vegas? Greetings ...
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Coney Island as Nude Beach? ‘Nakationists’ Can Only Dream.

July 13, 2011
By Island Tips
Coney Island as Nude Beach? ‘Nakationists’ Can Only Dream.

The American Association for Nude Recreation is at it again, talking up the concept of "nakationing" and putting images of leathery skinned, middle-aged bodies in birthday suits in our minds. This summer, the Nakation is apparently all about skinnydipping , which the AANR seeks to prove is not just an activity...
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Bike around the Toronto Islands

June 23, 2011
By Island Tips
Bike around the Toronto Islands

Canada. Published on June 24, 2011 by Anna Shevchenko , Writer The Story In order to get to some of the best biking trails in Toronto, you will need to take a boat trip out to Toronto Islands. Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands located offshore...
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20 more parks to get free Wi-Fi; DUMBO fully covered

June 9, 2011
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New York City is taking another stab at expanding free public Wi-Fi in the parks as AT&T has signed on to provide the service in 26 locations. The free wireless Internet was turned on today for Battery Bosque in Battery Park, the northern playground...
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Ellis Island gets big AmEx grant, needs more for repairs

December 17, 2010
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American Express has donated a $100,000 lifeline to Save Ellis Island , the tiny non-profit that has been working to preserve the 30 still-abandoned buildings at the historic immigration center. In March, SEI President Judith McAlpin told NewYorkology in an interview that they had already...
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The Fort Fisher Hermit, Pleasure Island NC

September 23, 2010
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Spiritual quest starts at the Fort Fisher Recreation Area
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Luxury residential cruise ship to stop in Maine

August 15, 2010
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A luxury cruise ship that serves as a floating vacation home as it navigates around the world has scheduled a stop in Maine. Cruise ship - Maine - Travel - Cruises - Recreation
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Cruise fitness: Trimming those sails at sea

July 19, 2010
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Cruise liners, long considered modern-day galleons of gluttony, are also hoisting seriously sophisticated fitness and wellness centers on the high seas. International waters - Recreation - Galleon -...
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Cruise lines go for the gusto

April 27, 2010
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Some shore-based cruise experiences are over the top, others are still under construction, but all are designed to beat the been-there-done-that blues. Blues - Recreation - Travel - Specialty Travel...
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