What's worse than allergies? Allergy medication gone wrong. If your trail trek begins at the local pharmacy, the University of the Science in Philadelphia warns that over-the-counter allergy medications can do more harm than good when mixed with other...

Think New York City is crowded enough? The population is about to grow by a million - trees. If Mayor Bloomberg gets his way by 2017, you won't have to leave Manhattan to get your nature fix. As part of the New York's sustainability plan, the city will...

Is Sheryl Crow destined to be famous just for being famous? Sure she's had a few great tunes, but what has this nine-time Grammy winning singer produced in the past ten years that hasn't been painfully hard to watch. I don't need to remind you of her...

It’s been a great ten days with Steve Shriver and we Nomadik Fanatiks have enjoyed being armchair cheerleaders to his Organic Endurathon. We’ve watched him stick his aching foot in a snow bank, balance Mother Earth with 300 kids and roast supper over...

Do socks and sandals on the trail make your skin crawl? How about those litter buggers who think no one noticed they've chucked their pop cans in the forest? Everyone has pet peeves and now you can share yours with the world on MyPetPeeves.com. Jon Williamson...

You don't have to drive miles to a big box store for specialized products to counteract global warming. Some of the most eco-friendly solutions might be in your own backyard. According to the National Wildlife Federation's Global Warming specialist Patty...

Where there's a will there's a wave. As Earth Day wraps up, California joins Puerto Rico by announcing plans to build reefs - but for very different reasons. In 1994, an oil barge spilled 750,000 gallons of heavy oil, damaging the beaches and lagoons...

The 12-campus tour to raise global warming awareness began at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and finished last night - Earth Day - at George Washington University. Sheryl Crow (singer) and Laurie David (producer of an 'Inconvenient Truth') shared...

Ever camped solo? I never thought I'd do it until I spent five months working in Lake Placid. I assumed I'd find people who'd be able to join me on camping trips. But I was on the outskirts of town and didn't meet as many people as I'd expected. And those...

The secret to successful weight-loss might just come with hiking boots and a backpack. And we have scientific proof. According to a study from the University of California that studied a whopping 31 diets, cutting back on calories short-term doesn't help...

How are you celebrating Earth Day? Cleaning the yard? The Neighborhood? Going for hike in a nearby wilderness or camping far from home? Maybe you've packed up the kids for a bike ride and picnic at the park. It doesn't really matter how you celebrate...

If you're like me and can't get to Iowa to see Steve in person, have a look at these great photos from Friday. I can feel the energy and excitement from here. Way to go Organic Endurathon Team! Julia Rosien, Nomadik Editor...

Steve Shriver's positive energy about his Organic Endurathon is catching. In an email he sent late last night, he wrote, ‘Today was the BEST day.' The team gave a presentation to 300 kids at Norway Public School and had them chanting, "Don't panic, we're...

Steve emailed me late last night to let me know things are going well on his Organic Endurathon in Iowa. "Kimberly Dickey ran 11miles and Dennis Henderson ran the remaining 15.2 miles. Not much to report - great weather, and only one dog chased us today!"...

If you love RV camping because of the freedom it brings, doesn't booking a reservation months ahead defeat the purpose? If you're a full-timer or die-hard boondocker, then yes. It's all about hitting the road and see where it takes you. But if your family...