All Fitness & Wellness in United States

Salem Food Tours offers guided food and cultural walking tours of historic Salem, MA. Every step abounds with beautiful sites, history and tastings at some of Salem’s best food shops and restaurants. Enjoy talks with chefs and fellow foodies. From tales of early colonial dinners and Salem’s illustrious maritime spice trade to today’s culinary renaissance, Salem is a truly delicious place to explore! Two to three times a year there are fully vegan food tours showcasing some of Salem’s hidden vegan gems! Be sure to check their website for the next vegan tour!

ALEX AND ANI City Center is located adjacent to City Hall in downtown Providence in what is now termed Greater Kennedy Plaza. The facility is managed by the Providence Parks Department. ALEX AND ANI City Center operates year-round as an ice-skating center from Thanksgiving in late November to about St. Patrick’s Day in mid-March, and as an events center from April through October. During the winter season,the facility is a draw for birthday parties, schools groups, group events, and even wedding proposals. In summer months ALEX AND ANI City Center plays host for events such as the BRU Concert Series, the RISD Ball, and international events such as the Bolivian and Day of Portugal festival. ALEX AND ANI City Center is a core component of the fabric of downtown Providence. ALEX AND ANI City Center attracts Rhode Islanders, patrons from neighboring states such as Massachusetts and Connecticut, and visitors on an international level.

Brian Head Resort is a ski and snowboard getaway, with annual snowfall of over 360 inches, and Utah’s highest base elevation. Covering over 650 acres, the Resort has two connected mountains, Giant Steps and Navajo, offering 71 runs and 8 chair lifts.

Fort McHenry is considered the birthplace of the American National Anthem. Visitors are advised to first stop at the Visitor’s Center to watch a brief orientation film before setting off on a self-guided tour of the fort and surrounding grounds (plan for a 2-hour visit). Additionally, during the summer months, rangers give talks, and during the weekends visitors can experience living history in the fort.

Antietam National Battlefield is located in western Maryland, 10 miles south of Hagerstown in Washington County. The best place to start your visit is at the park visitor center. We have brochures, museum exhibits, a film, a museum store, and park rangers and volunteers on duty to help you get oriented. The battlefield is approximately 3,000 acres that you can explore in your car or by walking.

Joshua Tree National Park is the site in which two very distinct ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado deserts, meet. The park provides rock climbing, hiking, camping, and other outdoors activities for visitors.

La Jolla Cove is a small beach in San Diego, California that is tucked away between sandstone cliffs. It is ideal for snorkelers, swimmers, and scuba divers.

Philadelphia City Hall, located at 1 Penn Square, is the seat of government for the city of Philadelphia, in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.At 548ft, including the statue of city founder William Penn atop it, it was the tallest habitable building in the world from 1894 to 1908. It remained the tallest in Pennsylvania until it was surpassed in 1932 by the Gulf Tower in Pittsburgh; it was the tallest in Philadelphia until the construction of One Liberty Place (1984–87) ended the informal gentlemen’s agreement that limited the height of buildings in the city. Today, it is the state’s 16th-tallest building.City Hall has been the world’s tallest masonry building since at least the 1953 collapse of the pinnacle of the Mole Antonelliana in Turin. Its weight is borne by granite and brick walls up to 22ft thick. The principal exterior materials are limestone, granite, and marble.In 2007, the building was voted #21 on the American Institute of Architects’ list of Americans’ 150 favorite U.S. structures.

The historic Naples Pier is located on the Gulf of Mexico, and is one of the best places to catch a glimpse of dolphins, or view a beautiful sunset. On-street parking is supplemented by a parking lot one block East, with additional parking at beach ends on the avenues to the north and south. The Naples Pier features restrooms, a concession stand with a covered eating area, and beach supplies. The beach at the pier features volleyball nets.

Lovers Key is one of four islands that make up Lovers Key State Park in Fort Myers. The park is home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits, and bald eagles. The 2 mile long beach within the park is popular for sunbathing, swimming, and picnicking. The park’s concession offers kayak tours, as well as bicycle, canoe, kayak, paddle board, beach chair and umbrella rentals.

Our goal at the St. George Area Tourism Office is to help you find and plan for upcoming calendar events, adventure guides, golf courses, lodging, dining, meetings & conventions, and other things to do in the St. George and Zion National Park area! This is an area that offers the perfect combination of excitement, relaxation and adventure. You may want to download our St. George and Zion National Park Vacation Planner for vacation ideas and information. Plan on staying more days in our clean & hospitable hotels, dining at our excellent and diverse restaurants, shopping at an exciting variety of stores, and visiting some of the most incredible scenic wonders on the planet. The St. George Utah area landscape folds out like an open book, revealing a geologic history that stretches back millions of years and exposes the most striking scenery found anywhere. This is a region of contrasts, from the Mojave Desert at 2,000 feet above sea level to the 10,000-foot Alpine wilderness on the ridges of Pine Valley Mountain. The crown jewel of it all is Zion National Park. Add to that the 12 golf courses, state parks, ghost towns, canyons, coves, cactus gardens, historical pioneer buildings, mountain biking, horseback riding, road cycling, hiking, photo opportunities, and you will realize that St George and Zion National Park are places where you’re going to want to stay a few nights longer. Let the St. George & Zion Area Tourism Office assist you in making the best vacation possible!

Mount Sinai is a mountain situated on the Sinai Peninsula in Southern Egypt. At its highest point of elevation, Mount Sinai stands at is 2,285 m (7,497 ft)– the second highest mount in Egypt. The site is considered sacred by Muslims, Christians, and Jews, and one of the main objective for visitors is climbing the mount. Access to Mount Sinai is only available by road (bus or taxi). Popular things to see at the mount include the Church of St Catherine. Dining and lodging options are available for travelers to the mount.

Petra was rediscovered in 1812 by the Swiss explorer Johan Ludwig Burckhardt during his expedition, which was funded by the British Royal Geographical Society, in the Levant, Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula. Due to the centuries that lapsed before the rediscovery of the city by the outside world, Petra was named the “Lost City”. It was also described by the English poet Bergen as the unique, astonishing Eastern city. In its heyday, the Nabatean Kingdom flourished to reach the north-west of the Arabian Peninsula where the city of Madian Saleh lies. It further extended its influence to the Red Sea shores of Sinai and the Horan Fields in Syria to Damascus. The Nabatean Kingdom, along with its capital Petra, was surrounded by many ancient kingdoms and civilizations including the Pharaohs to the west, Tadmor to the north, and Mesopotamia to the east. The archaeological park in Petra covers 264 dunums (264,000 square meters). Visitors are met with an amazing landscape of pink-hued rock mountains and the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, carved into the rock over 2,000 years ago.

Welcome to Earth Sanctuary A short hour’s drive north of Seattle and a ferry ride over the silver blue waters of Puget Sound take you to the ponds, pastures and forests of Earth Sanctuary on Whidbey Island in Washington State. Earth Sanctuary is a tranquil oasis with two miles of nature trails and a sculpture garden of eco-art highlighting diverse global spiritual traditions. Visit Earth Sanctuary to enjoy the wonders of nature and experience personal renewal, spiritual growth and healing. Nature Reserve Within the 72 acres of Earth Sanctuary lies a rich natural habitat that provides refuge for a diverse community of wildlife. The property is being restored to mature old-growth forest. More than 15,000 native plants (80 species) and 3,000 trees (20+ species) have been planted to date, and more than 80 species of birds breed on the property. Earth Sanctuary is recognized as a habitat of importance by the Whidbey Audubon Society and the Island County Critical Areas Program. Sculpture Garden At Earth Sanctuary you’ll be inspired by the sculpture garden of sacred spaces, environmental sculptures and eco-art. Unique art pieces and meaningful spiritual symbols provide the ideal environment for personal renewal and spiritual connection. Retreat Center The Retreat Center at Earth Sanctuary is a non-denominational, non-sectarian spiritual haven for relaxation, meditation, and peaceful reflection. Visitors have full access to Earth Sanctuary’s nature reserve, sacred spaces and forests where the paths are very conducive to walking meditation and spiritual discovery. Earth Sanctuary is the vision of its founder, Chuck Pettis. A long-time environmentalist, Chuck Pettis decided to take personal responsibility to enhance biodiversity and create a sustainable society by creating Earth Sanctuary. With a 500-year plan to restore the 72-acres of Earth Sanctuary to mature old-growth forest with maximum diversity of birds, wildlife, plants, and fungi, Earth Sanctuary is an exemplary model for ecological design. The goal: to truly “Design with Nature.”

Honolua Bay is a peaceful bay with beautiful snorkeling. They bay has a ban on fishing, so you can enjoy your time there without having to trip over fishing lines or see people fishing. This also means that there is a great number of many different kinds of fish in the bay to see. Around the dropoff of the reef, one can sometimes see dolphins, manta ray, etc. Turtles are almost guaranteed, and even an octopus has been spotted. The bay has a parking lot with free parking and a portapotty, but there is no lifeguard on duty. Mango trees and other fruit trees surround the bay and make for great snacking opportunities.

FOOD, ART, & NATURE, TRAVEL – An Eco-Conscious, Green-Certified Retreat, Event, and Education Center located in the Catskill Mountains on an Organic farm. Offering group workshops, retreats, outdoor event space, AND travel retreats …specializing in sustainable Botanical Cuisine, Nature Therapy, and more! An ideal venue for YOUR RETREAT, WEDDING, WEEKEND GETAWAY, OR FRIENDS/FAMILY GATHERING. Workshops & Retreats include Essential Oils, Plant Identification, Wild Foods, Nature Therapy, Meditations, Yoga, Botanical Food Prep and more! http://www.turquoisebarn.com

Hulopoe Beach at Manele Bay is a gorgeous white sand beach with some of Hawaii’s best snorkeling. And it is a lovely day trip from Maui. The Maui-Lanai Ferry departs and returns three times a day from Lahaina to Lanai (Hulopoe Beach is a 15-20 minute walk from the piers). During peak times and busy seasons you will need to buy your ferry tickets at least the day before your visit. Hulopoe is a massive and beautiful white sand beach, that due to it’s secluded location is one of the less frequented beaches you can visit in Hawaii. It also has lots of conveniences such as two rest rooms, multiple beach showers, picnic benches at the back of the beach and in the nearby park and camp grounds, beautiful trees offering shaded areas, and some of the best snorkeling on the Hawaiian Islands that you can reach without a private boat. And if you are camping, they even offer a few campsites just a couple hundred meters / yards away from this idyllic beach. Bring your own Food: They have a basic store at the dock at Lanai, but it is probably best to plan on brining food for the day with you. They have plenty of “relatively” inexpensive and vegan friendly groceries and restaurants in Lahaina. The Four Seasons Resort Lanai: The restaurant at The Four Seasons Resort Lanai does offer a few vegan meal and appetizer options, but unless you are prepared to pay a minimum of $30 per person for lunch at the resort (not counting drinks or appetizers), we suggest bringing your own food with you. But the resort is gorgeous and does have the best view of Hulopoe Beach and Manele Bay, so it is still well worth taking the walk up there.

Isolated in the mid Pacific, the Hawaiian Islands are the most remote major island group on Earth. They were formed as the Pacific Plate moved across a volcanic “hot spot” within the earth’s mantle. Lying 2,400 miles (3,862 km) from the nearest continent, they have never had connection to any other land mass. Natural crossings across this great expanse of ocean by animals and plants were extremely rare and very surprising occasions. After such accidental arrivals, and isolated from mainland populations, these pioneer organisms took strange courses of evolution and allowed a unique biota to develop. Unaccustomed to mainland competition, however, these remote native island ecosystems are defenseless against mainland alien species, and have been decimated by new grazers, predators and diseases. Haleakalā National Park, and its East Maui Watershed Partner neighbors, still harbor an astonishing relict of these native island ecosystems. The major effort of Haleakalā’s resource stewardship is to preserve intact this superb example of the Hawaiian Islands’ native ecosystems.

Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

Lollipop Nail Studio uses only the finest quality organic ingredients and oils. We offer the most luxuriant, nourishing nail polish available —safe for your skin, with a delightful variety of shades and colors to match your every whimsical whim. For each service, Lollipop sterilizes all stainless steel tools, and we use only brand-new files, sticks, and buffers (which you are free to take home after your service), as well as new liners for each pedicure. Our manicures are waterless, performed with hot towels and custom-created oils. And we strive to ensure an environment in which the only aromas arise from our four essential elements: almond, rose, camellia and gerenium. At Lollipop, everything that touches your skin is designed to enhance your energy and ensure your health, happiness, and (well-deserved) hedonism. And every Lollipop signature service is completely customized to match the mood and moxie of the moment. We’re here to fulfill your heart’s desire!

The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of wetlands, grasslands, forests, alpine lakes and tundra. Visit the park website for extensive information about the park, including planning your visit, weather information, campgrounds, Medano Creek conditions and forecast flow, Medano Pass Road conditions, nature and science, and more: http://www.nps.gov/grsa About the Great Sand Dunes Facebook Page The Great Sand Dunes Facebook page was established by the National Park Service in 2008 as an interpretive outreach forum to strengthen public connections to park resources, and to encourage visitors to share experiences of the park with each other. You are welcome to “like” and comment on status updates, links, photos, and video clips posted here by park staff and visitors. If you wish to express a comment or question about something related to the park in a formal and official capacity, please visit the park’s contact page for email, phone numbers, and physical addresses: http://www.nps.gov/grsa/contacts.html  

Central Park is so much more than just a large park in the middle of Manhattan. From people meditating, and practicing tai chi, to bikers, strollers, runners, & rollerbladers, and people playing every sport imaginable, Central Park has it all. And for those looking for a bastion of peace and tranquility, it is beautifully landscaped with ponds, rolling hills, and the most gorgeous trees – especially the Cherry Blossom trees in the spring. It has a couple of cafes and restaurants, but most people bring their own food and snacks and picnic in the park, enjoying each other’s company and a bit of people watching. For us vegans, I would highly recommend bringing your own food and enjoying a casual picnic in the park. There’s a wonderful vegan takeout named Blossom Du Jour, a couple of blocks away on Amsterdam Avenue between 67th & 68th Streets. There is also a vegan sushi takeout named Beyond Sushi a few blocks away on 56th near 6th Avenue, and there is a Whole Foods right on Columbus Circle (south west corner of the park) with lots of yummy vegan buffet items and vegan deserts for your picnic in the park. Here’s some notes from the Central Park Conservancy on Running in the Park: Offering both hilly and flat terrain and a combination of surfaces, Central Park is a runner’s paradise. The site of the TCS New York City Marathon’s final 3.2 miles, Central Park offers both a scenic and challenging course to all levels of runners. There are three optimal places to run in Central Park: The Reservoir: A soft surface, the Reservoir track is a 1.58-mile loop offering some of the best skyline views in the Park. In spring, cherry trees alongside the track are in bloom. Central Park Conservancy is renovating the Reservoir Running Track. Renovation work will occur in sections to cause as little disruption as possible. Runners will be diverted to the nearby bridle path, which has been prepared in anticipation of the increase in use. Learn more about the Reservoir and the renovation project here. Bridle Path: Runners can choose from three conjoined soft surface routes: The Reservoir loop, adjacent to the Reservoir Track, totals 1.66 miles; the North Meadow loop totals 1.1 miles; and the southern spur totals 1.5 miles. Park Drives: Circling the entire Park, the drives provide three long-distance routes – 6.1 miles, 5.2 miles, or 1.7 miles, or shorter distances if you cross the Park at a number of scenic locations. The best time to run on the drives is when the Park is closed to traffic: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and weekends from 7:00 pm Friday to 6:00 am Monday. When the Park is open to traffic, a runners’ lane is always available, but we do not recommend running along the Park drives when they are open to traffic. The Park is officially closed from 1:00 am-6:00 am. New York Road Runners is the premier sponsor of running events in Central Park. Visit NYRR.org for a list of upcoming events.

This beautiful beach on the North Shore of Kauai about 9.2 miles from Princeville, has lush green cliffs encasing it’s soft white sand beaches, and aqua blue waters. With it’s close coral reef it is also known for being a great snorkeling and dive spot.

Mesa Verde, Spanish for “green table,” offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years.

Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. But this treasure is much more than a monument. Towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau-and-canyon panorama. You can experience sheer-walled, red rock canyons along the twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive, where you may spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles.

Rocky Mountain National Park includes 415 square miles of some of the highest mountains in the continental United States. The top third of the park encompasses the alpine tundra, a windswept land above the trees. Landscapes on either side of the Continental Divide feature alpine lakes, forested valleys and a wide range of plants and animals. Iconic summer thunderstorms and persistent winter winds are among the forces that continue to shape this majestic landscape.