Yakima Community Corner
EarthTalk: Wetlands loss
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What is the status of wetlands in North America? Years ago I remember that wetlands loss, due to development and sprawl, was accelerating fast, but I haven’t...
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EarthTalk: Healthy fast food on the road
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I really want to eat healthy and organic but am constantly traveling and on the go. How can I eat fast food without having to always end up at McDonalds and Burger...
1 comment Read more...6th Annual Rock The Gap
The 6th Annual Rock the Gap is an evening of classic rock music appealing to
all adults. A complete salmon dinner is served with area wines and beer. Racers
and the community...
EarthTalk: Green-friendly outdoor clothing
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’m planning a summer backpacking trip and was hoping to buy some of the latest green-friendly outdoor clothing. Where the best options out there today that wear...
1 comment Read more...Your Canyon For A Day Bike Tour!
A 35-mile round trip through the scenic Yakima River Canyon. The road follows the Yakima River up gentle grade with few hills. The highway will be closed to thru traffic. A...
Tales Of The Rails
Nancy Stewart and MaryLee Sunseri will bring the magic of the Old West to
life as performers in the Tales of the Rails program at the Yakima Valley
Museum.
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Two wheels are better than four!
Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is...
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EarthTalk: Wind power's progress
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How is wind power faring in the U.S. now? Is more of it coming on line and becoming a larger percent of the grid? And what about some of the highly publicized...
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JuneFit Tip: Stretching is for Everyday!
from:JuneFit - Health and Fitness TipsMy motto is, "Stretching is for Everyday", and I do practice what I preach. Research has indicated that regular stretching may be more effective in preventing injuries...
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EarthTalk: Air travel's carbon footprint
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Dear EarthTalk: Are there any efforts underway to green the air travel industry? It seems to me that it must be one dirty business from a pollution standpoint. -- E.C.
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