Day 2 at Yellowstone posted: 6/11/09 by Julia
We enter the park through the north entrance today, dropping south on 89 from Livingston. This entrance has a huge stone gate from back when the park was founded. John and I agree that this must have been where Stephen Spielberg got the inspiration for the Jurassic Park gate. “What’ve they got in there? King Kong?”
Mammoth Hot Springs. We walk on boardwalks
Driving Through Montana posted: 6/9/09 by Julia
We left Glacier today, partly wishing we could do more there, but partly wishing to sleep in a warm bed instead. Last night was cold, real cold, and even though we have sleeping bags graded for 25 degrees or less it was hard for us to sleep comfortably. We struck camp, had some peanut butter and jelly for breakfast and drove back up to Lake McDonald one more time to get some pictures. We skipped stones on the lake’s
Mt. Saint Helens posted: 5/31/09 by Julia
Mt. St. Helens, along with Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams, looms over Portland. On our first day in Portland we took a walk in a park near Elizabeth’s parents’ house and at one point we could see two huge singular mountains, one to the north and one to the east. The perfectly conical, snow-draped, and picture perfect mountain to the east was Mt. Hood and the flat-topped sleeping giant to the north...(read more)
Apologies posted: 5/29/09 by Julia
Let me tell you a secret.
It is embarrassing, but I will trust you with it.
Here it is.
Up until recently, I didn’t really know... (read more)
San Diego Roots: Food for All posted: 5/5/09 by John
After a moment’s hesitation, I walk into the meeting for San Diego Roots Sustainable Food Project. Once more, I’m late, unprepared, and a bit frazzled from getting lost. I managed to get turned around on the way here (about a mile from our hostel), overshoot the food co-op where the meeting is being held, and then have trouble finding the meeting room. And this time, I have to do it all alone. I left Julia sleeping at the Ocean
Status Update posted: 5/1/09 by Julia
73 Days
9820 miles
12 States – MD, VA, NC, TN, GA, FL, LA, TX, NM, CO, UT, AZ
Newly Discovered Talents - I am...(read more)
We're Back on Track posted: 3/25/09 by John
Our Green America has won the battle with the Internet and Modern Technology. Now, if we could only beat Time and Writer's Block...
We are currently in Houston, Texas, regrouping at Julia's aunt's house. While we're here, we'll visit a the Systems of Sustainability conference. After that, it's on to Austin before we throw ourselves... (read more)
Status Update posted: 3/11/09 by Julia
2606 miles
22 days
63 bird species
MD VA NC TN GA FL - 6 states
the southernmost beach in the... (read more)
St. Mary's: The Reality of Things posted: 2/24/09 by Julia
Each time the doors opened a fresh burst of cold air blew in, college students bundled in jackets and hoodies tracking in winter wind and leaf meal. Has it already been so long that I don’t feel like one of them anymore?
We sipped hot chocolate at the Daily Grind as we discussed this project. I should have talked to her earlier. This isn’t just a lark, but I hadn’t given it
Thule is a Gold Sponsor of Our Green America posted: 2/23/09 by Julia
We are proud to say that Thule is a Gold Sponsor of Our Green America.
Thule makes roof racks and other accessories for your vehicle that make adventuring easier. Seriously, could you imagine stuffing a kayak into the back of a Honda Fit? Without a factory-installed rack, taking big gear with you in any kind of car but an SUV or minivan is pretty much
St. Mary's: Our Stepping Stone posted: 2/23/09 by Julia
We left Takoma Park, driving away from our apartment of two years. The rooms were now empty and the car packed full. Rain fell from a cold and gray sky, a normal day in DC in February. We were leaving home, but maybe we weren’t. America isn’t that far away, right?
Beltway traffic was as slow as to be expected during rush hour. I was ok with that, it gave me a
Kelty is a Gold Sponsor of Our Green America posted: 2/22/09 by Julia
We are so happy to thank Kelty for being a Gold Sponsor of Our Green America.
Kelty is a well-respected maker of backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and other camping gear. Their durable gear is perfect to have if you plan to recreate in the out of doors and especially if you want your gear to last.
Circle C Oyster Ranch - Cleaning the Bay One Bivalve at a Time posted: 2/20/09 by Julia
Kendall, one of Circle C’s employees, says he has to bring some equipment over to the docks anyway, so we hop into the truckbed and he drives us over to the dock where Circle C’s oysters are grown. The wind blows in biting off the river. I pull my jacket down lower and zip up tight. We smile to each other as Kendall unlocks the gate to the dock. We are actually doing this. Circle C Oyster Ranchers Association is located
Even' Star Organic Farm - Invested in Sustainability posted: 2/20/09 by Julia
Am I the only one in my group of friends who hasn’t worked at Even’ Star Organic Farm? Maybe not, but it sure feels like it. Located just a few minutes from the SMCM campus, this farm has employed more of my friends than I can count.
On their hundred or so acres, Even’ Star grows over 120 varieties of heirloom vegetables, herbs
Sport Science is a Silver Sponsor of Our Green America posted: 2/20/09 by Julia
We are proud to announce that Sport Science is the first sponsor of Our Green America.
Sport Science creates performance shirts that make it more comfortable for you to run, hike, bike, move, explore, and adventure. Using a wicking technology, the fabric wicks sweat away from your body, cooling you quickly so all you have to worry about is having fun. From personal
Green projection on the Corcoran posted: 11/16/08 by Julia
We can all change. We can change for good or for evil. We can change our direction. We can change a seemingly insignificant daily habit. We can change the course of a nation. We can change our opinion. We have this ability and this may be the most powerful thing about
Barefoot to the White House posted: 11/04/08 by Julia
Last night we walked barefoot to the White House.
The night was cool and a fine mist fell. I realized probably a mile down 16th St. that we should have probably put on shoes before we had run out onto the street, but we didn’t care. Adrenaline and the chanting in the air kept me warm. Obama! Obama! and Yes We
