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Posted by Fiume on Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Action For Nature: In search of International Young Eco Heroes

Application Deadline: February 28, 2015

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Posted by Fiume on Monday, August 26, 2013

Tour the Pacific coast with an HI-West Coast passport -- and get a free t-shirt!

Who doesn't love passport stamps? Stamps are like little badges of honor, awarded to the adventurous wanderer, and serve as tangible reminders of the memories made while exploring new places. Hostelling International is pleased to offer 27 stamps to add to your collection, with the HI-West Coast passport. Collect a free souvenir stamp at each West Coast hostel in the U.S.

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Posted by Nicky on Thursday, June 27, 2013

Call for Entries: "Summer Scrapbook" photo contest and sweepstakes

Entry Deadline: September 8, 2013
Calling all explorers! The National Park Foundation is diving into summer with a Summer Scrapbook contest. Share your best National Park photos, videos, and travel tips for a chance to win a "best of" prize package that includes hiking and camping gear valued at $750. You can also enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win overnight stays for four at the Grand Canyon or Yosemite.

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Posted by Ekua on Tuesday, June 18, 2013

A Phoenix on the San Francisco Coast: The Cliff House celebrates 150 years

Dramatically perched on the western edge of San Francisco, where the city meets the Pacific, stands the Cliff House. Over the course of its existence, the Cliff House has endured fires, earthquakes, and the coastal elements to remain a San Francisco landmark, and this year, special events will be held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of this long-lasting icon.

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Posted by Nicky on Thursday, June 13, 2013

Cream of the Crop: San Francisco's tastiest ice cream shops

Nothing says summer quite like a heaping scoop of creamy, housemade ice cream. From seasonally crafted sorbets to made-to-order scoops whipped up in a minute flat, here's our list of the best ice cream shops in San Francisco, along with a map to help you find them!

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Posted by Nicky on Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Call for Entries: “Share the Experience” photo contest

Entry Deadline: December 31, 2013
Love photography and the great outdoors? The 2013 Share the Experience photo contest could be your chance to shine! This competition invites amateur photographers to submit photos that showcase the best of America's federal lands, National Parks, and historic sites for a chance to win a $15,000 grand prize. Start uploading and you could also be one of the lucky weekly winners to recieve an Annual Federal Recreation Lands Pass.