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Today's Travel News
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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May 10 Is for the Birds
Lots of folks have summer and winter homes, but that’s nothing compared to the 700 species of birds that migrate seasonally just like their wealthier un-feathered friends. In celebration of the animal kingdom’s frequent fliers and the marvelous journey birds undertake annually, May 10 has been designated International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD).
So what better place to see some migratory birds than the hundreds of national wildlife refuges established solely to safeguard habitats for them. The theme for IMBD this year is Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats, and People. Events held at national wildlife refuges, fish hatcheries and wetland management districts will celebrate not only the wondrous migration of birds, but also the habitat on which they depend, and the people and organizations who are so critically important to the conservation of birds and their habitats along the way. To learn more about IMBD, to see this year’s artwork and to learn about other events being held around the country, visit www.birdday.org/ In the meantime, courtesy the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, here’s a sample of May 10 events taking place across the country: DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Iowa www.fws.gov/midwest/desoto/ Live raptors! The refuges asks visitor to learn about our "feathered ambassadors" and get close-up views. Raptor Recovery of Nebraska, Inc. will present a demonstration of live raptors. The day will also feature field trips and activities for all ages. Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island www.fws.gov/refuges/ profiles/index.cfm?id=53545 A family focused event, the day includes bird walks, crafts, demonstrations and exhibits on bird migration and the conservation mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. ...More
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Briefly
Grenada native, Maxine Pierre, was named the winner of the 2008 Virgin Holidays Academic Scholarship, awarded by the Caribbean Hotel Association Education Foundation (CHAEF). This year The Pitcher Inn, Vermont’s only inn recognized by the prestigious Relais & Châteaux, embraces the green season with Celebrate-Recreate-Dine packages for Moms, Dads, lovers, golfers and spa fanatics. In these budget-conscious times, South America offers some of the best values for vacationers. Gate 1 is making a cost-effective destination even more attractive, by offering a savings of $200 or more per person on select tours to Ecuador, if booked prior to June 30. Jesus Christ Superstar, the groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece by legendary writing team Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is coming to the Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga on Thursday, May 29 for one performance. Whoever said that June to November is the off-season has never summered in Aruba! This summer, the island is sizzling with warm weather getaways perfect for those looking to escape the stifling heat back home and enjoy easy, breezy island life. |
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