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The Moon Water Cooler is a place for Moon staffers to share what's new in their world. Check back often to hear about author events, book releases, travel trends, and maybe even some staff recommendations for what part of the world to explore next.
Recent Posts
- Two Reasons This Week is Awesome: Earth Day and National Park Week
- The Glory, the Groundwork, and the Grind of Travel Writing
- Finding Pizza Nirvana in Nashville
- Guest Interview: Exploring Offbeat Mexico with Churpa Rogers
- Guest Interview: The People's Guide to Mexico Authors Carl Franz and Lorena Havens
- Guest Post: Top 10 Gifts for Road Trippers
- Hawaii Giveaway Winner Announced
- Win a Round-Trip Ticket to Hawaii from Moon and Hawaiian Airlines!
- Why Moving to Belize Isn’t as Hard as You’d Think
- From Dosas to Dumplings: My Eight Favorite Toronto Restaurants
- Guest Post: At Least We Have Pizza – The Cost of Living in Mexico vs. New York City
- Hawai'i: A Foodie Paradise — Part Two
- Hawai'i: A Foodie Paradise — Part One
- Exploring California via Road Trip with Moon California Road Trip
- Enjoying the Outdoors in the Black Hills of South Dakota
On Nature Lovers, Classic Hiking Gear, and Our National Parks
Last night I caught part of Ken Burns' gorgeous new documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea, on public television. If you haven't heard, it's a six (six!) part, twelve-hour series that charts the history of US national parks, from the dreams of a few nature-loving people to the park system as we know it today. more >>
Oktoberfest 2009
It’s officially Fall here in the U.S. and that means it’s time to party German-style. Traditionally, Oktoberfest is a sixteen-day celebration held each year in Munich, Germany during late-September up to (and including) the first Sunday in October. But sometimes it’s just not possible to get away to Munich.
If you’re craving brats, beer, and a steady oompah beat, here’s a run down of a few upcoming U.S. Oktoberfest celebrations from coast-to-coast. more >>
National Public Lands Day
September 26, 2009 is National Public Lands Day and thousands of volunteers from coast-to-coast will work to enhance and improve the public lands that Americans enjoy. From planting trees and building trails, to removing trash and culling invasive species, there’s something for everyone who wants to join in.
Here are just a few Signature Sites, by state, that are organizing volunteers, or find a National Public Lands Day Signature Site near you and get involved! more >>
Deal of the Day: Zion National Park
Our friends at the Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal Blog posted an amazing bargain today to one of the breathtaking national parks that Moon knows well—Zion National Park.
From Oct. 28th thru Nov. 24th, Zion Lodge—which is located inside the park—is offering a special “Zion-Tennial” rate of $100 a night for one of their motel rooms. Typical room rates start at approximately $159.
If you’ve never been, fall is the perfect time to visit the park. Summertime has come and gone, temperatures are cooler, and visitors are fewer.
Anyone interested in learning more about this deal can visit the LA Times blog or the Zion Lodge website. more >>
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