Great Excursions Home May 12, 2008

World news headlines in the fields of nature, travel and discovery from Canadian Geographic, Equinox, ENN, CBC, CNN, BBC, Backbacker magazine, Journeywomen, Outside magazine and various other specialized news sources. Get your news fix here!

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Regina Tornado/CycloneTravelWeather

 

Adventure Travel Guides - OuterQuest.com

OuterQuest.com is the leading resource for adventure travel planning and outdoor recreation. They are a direct marketing company that uses their products, serv

 

American Hiking Society

"American Hiking Society: the only national organization dedicated to serving hikers and protecting hiking trails."

 

Backpacker

The web site of Wilderness Travel from BACKPACKER magazine.

 

Bed and Breakfast Canada

Bed and Breakfast Online Canada, Canada's Complete Bed and Breakfast Web Server.

 

Canadian Tourism Commission

The official site of the Canadian Tourism Commission. Travel and tourism information on Canada geared for both travellers and tourism businesses.

 

Canoe Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Canada has one of the world's great wilderness canoe areas. Half of the province is covered by forest and one-eighth is water. The Precambri

 

Currency Site

The Currency site. A converter with exchange rates for foreign currencies, all 164 world currencies, charts, advanced foreign exchange forecast, trader advisories.

 

Discover Canada

Discover Canada is a significant sample of Canadian tourism activities on the Internet.

 

Earthwatch Institute

Earthwatch Institute operates on a very simple but radical notion: that if you fully involve the general public in the process of science, you not only give th

 

Ecotourism at Conservation International

Conservation International presents The Ecotravel Center, designed to help you find international ecotourism destinations and tour operators. The Ecotravel Center

 

European Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS)

The European Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS) was established in 1991 to develop transnational educational initiatives in tourism and leis

 

Geographia

Geographia provides in-depth destination guides to over 75 countries, on-line tourist offices, travel stories, and more.

 

International Youth Hostel

Provides useful information and links to worldwide Youth hostels. Up to date news about worldewide Youth hostels. A list of FAQs about Youth hostel.You m

 

Journeywoman

Journeywoman... From where Queen Elizabeth buys her bras to how to stay healthy in Tibet.

 

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet has an unmatched reputation for producing well-researched, up-to-date information that travelers can depend on no matter where they're going.

 

Mapquest

Mapquest... Maps, driving directions, plan a trip, find a map, driving to, buy a map, the map store, online mapping system, view maps, get directions, find lodging, M

 

Meewasin Valley Authority

The Meewasin Valley Authority is an organization dedicated to protecting the natural and cultural heritage resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley in Sa

 

Mountain Equipment Co-op

MEC is Canada's preeminent outdoor equipment supplier presents an informational tool for all outdoor enthusiasts, from birdwatchers to ice climbers. From rules to membe

 

Mysterious Places

Mysterious Places... The History of Easter Island, Stonehenge, Chichen Itza and other ancient civilizations. Explore sacred sites and power places.

 

National Geographic Society

National Geographic Society

 

Ouest-Canada: blogue à saveur de tourisme patrimonial

"Ouest-Canada," le Blogue des Plaines

 

Outside Magazine

Read Outside magazine, along with original expeditions, daily trivia contests, quizzes, event coverage, environmental news, gear recommendations, and m

 

Switchome.org

Switchome... A great concept for those who wish to become temporary residents of a destination

 

The World Clock - Time Zones

Find out what time it is around the World. A very useful resource updated continually.

 

Tourism Regina

Tourism Regina invites you to Discover Regina's events, attraction, shopping, accomodations, restaurants, and much more.

 

Tourism Saskatchewan

Escape to Saskatchewan, where a wealth of hidden wonders awaits. From golden wheat fields in the south to the north's boreal forest. Not to mention 100,000 lak

 

Trail Canada Travel Guide

Guide to travel in Canada with photos, videos, and Canadian travel guide. A travel discussion forum and directory is available for everyone interested in

 

Trail Walk

News & reviews of clothing and equipment for walking, hiking, backpacking and adventure travel.

 

Travel Manitoba

Manitoba tourism resource. Find out more about Manitoba, and all the attractions.

 

Traveler's Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Health information on specific destinations. What to know before you go from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.

 

Universal Currency Convertor

The Universal Currency Convertor allows you to perform interactive foreign exchange rate conversion on the Internet. Type the amount of source currency in the inpu

 

Virtual Parks

View over 700+ panoramic photos and see what it's like to be at the superlative parks of California and Utah. Virtual Parks.

 

Virtual Saskatchewan

Virtual Saskatchewan is an award-winning Internet travel and leisure magazine focusing on the people and attractions of Saskatchewan, in Western Canada.

 

World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) provides information on the travel & Tourism industry, its issues and policies in a number of categories.