Archive for April, 2010

Adventurous Spirit Photo Contest: Riding the Pass

April 27, 2010
By sami
Adventurous Spirit Photo Contest: Riding the Pass

The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Kyle Sparks, who submitted this photo of Rob Thompson riding on the Tioga Pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at 55 miles-per-hour on a loaded touring bike. Kyle, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now eligible to win a...
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Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Facing the Falls

April 20, 2010
By sami
Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Facing the Falls

The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Jen Klewitz, who submitted this photo of Solea Falls in the Kimberly region of Australia, showing “members of a 35-day canoe expedition through the remote outback taking in the view of the falls at flood levels, while scouting for a portage route around them.” Jen,...
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Dominica News Site Presents Literary Art

April 19, 2010
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Dominica News Site Presents Literary Art

For writers, artists, creative souls and adventurers, nature has the power to inspire. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Dominica, the “Nature Island,” chock full of vibrant, exotic natural wonders, is an inspiration to many, whether it be in the form of writing, drawing or trekking. It’s also no surprise, then that one of Dominica’s...
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Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Starry Night

April 13, 2010
By sami
Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Starry Night

The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Jamie Campbell, who submitted this photo taken on the east side of the Sierras. Jamie, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now eligible to win a trip for two to Dominica — your photo will be posted on...
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Morne Trois Pitons National Park — Natural Wonders Abound

April 12, 2010
By sami
Morne Trois Pitons National Park — Natural Wonders Abound

Dominica’s Morne Trois Pitons National Park became the first designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Caribbean in 1997. It was also the first of the islands’ National Parks to be legally established, in July of 1975, by an act of parliament. But aside from Morne Trois Pitons’ leaps forward in terms of National...
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Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Mountaintop Sunrise

April 6, 2010
By sami
Adventurous Spirit Photo Winner: Mountaintop Sunrise

The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Victoria Nicholson, who submitted this photo of herself in front of an awesome sunrise atop the peak of the Campo de Hielo Norte (the Northern Ice Cap) in Patagonia. Victoria, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now...
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Dominica is Whale-Watching Capital of Caribbean

April 3, 2010
By sami
Dominica is Whale-Watching Capital of Caribbean

Dominica, with its incredibly clear blue waters, is one of the world’s top locations for whale watching. Its waters are a favorite for Sperm Whales, who splash, play and breed year round in the sheltered West Coast. In addition, Dominica is fighting against Japan for commercial whaling, in an attempt to save the species....
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