Ecotourism Vacation at Clearwater Beach

Ecotourism Vacation at Clearwater Beach

  Ecotourism is not necessarily a new concept but the name does encompass a number of conservation minded philosophies under one umbrella. The short answer is that ecotourism means traveling without a negative environmental impact. However, the concept goes farther than that. It includes not only a viewpoint of caring for the environment but also […]

Sad Fate of the Giant Sea Cow

Sad Fate of the Giant Sea Cow

  Do not feel too bad if you have never heard of a Steller’s Sea Cow. The species died out couple of hundred years ago. The way it exited our world, however, is a sad page in the development of environmental awareness. The tale is taken from the pages of Russian history. We took interest […]

Growing Pains of the Florida Manatee

Growing Pains of the Florida Manatee

  Manatees and Florida are synonymous in our present day. Florida provides a habitat for the aquatic mammals along its entire coastline. Manatees prefer the warm waters of Florida and the Caribbean. Called the West Indies Manatee, the creatures are a big draw for tourism. According to recent reports, manatees in Florida are doing well. […]

The Amazing River of Hanging Pumpkins

The Amazing River of Hanging Pumpkins

The Chassahowitzka River is a popular outdoor recreation in area on the west coast of Florida, north of the metropolitan area of Clearwater, Saint Petersburg, and Tampa. The river has gained a renown that is surprising for a waterway that flows less than five miles. On the other hand, perhaps the compact nature of the […]