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Sidetracked in the Midwest: A Green Guide for Travelers
Sidetracked in the Midwest A Green Guide for Travelers Author:Mary Bergin Mary Bergin, intrepid travel writer, has ferreted out unusual, fun, eccentric, and green nooks and crannies throughout the Midwest. The eclectic mix of content includes low-budget to luxury eco-aware projects in rural areas and cities. Bergin examines four categories of ecotourism: food and drink, lodging and retreats, nature and wildlife, and ... more »the old and the new. She lists destinations that meet LEED standards, recycle and refurbish old buildings, serve locally grown food, operate off the grid, make selfless choices, and show respect for nature. Throughout this informative green guide to festivals, parks, lodges, tours, farms, museums, nature centers, factories, wilderness areas, and retreats runs the thread of tourism to destinations that place environment above ego. Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and four more cities (Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO; Nebraska City, NB) are explored. The guide includes stories, interviews, full color photos, maps, and index. 220 pages, $23.00 ISBN 978098151627« less