Penguins and Wine

Posted On Friday, October 7, 2011 By . Under On the Tame Side  Tags: , , , , , ,   
Companies big and small are helping animal conservation programs worldwide. Up in the New York Finger Lakes area, a boutique award winning winery is not only captivating their customers with different wines and spectacular Seneca Lake scenery, it's also helping penguins. Penguin Bay Winery donates a portion of its proceeds to ...
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My Animal Travel Bucket List

Posted On Wednesday, October 5, 2011 By . Under On the Tame Side, Where in the World...  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   
Since I'm planning some major trips for next year, I decided to finally write down my wish list and I realized many of the things I want to do in this world are animal related. So I created my Animal Travel Bucket List.  I want to observe these animals in ...
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Eco-Resort Spotlight: Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret

Posted On Tuesday, August 30, 2011 By . Under On the Tame Side  Tags: , , , , ,   
Wildlife is literally at your doorstep at Occidental  Grand Flamenco Xcaret.  Located in Mexico’s Riviera Maya region just south of Playa del Carmen, this ultimate 4-star eco-resort has elevated the hotel experience by incorporating the environment and Mayan history to captivate the guest in a coastal jungle retreat. Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret offers nature lovers the ultimate resort ...
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Birds Aren’t The Only Animals That Fly

Posted On Thursday, August 11, 2011 By . Under On the Tame Side  Tags: , , ,   
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Remembering an Inspring Mentor at the Dream Big 5k

Posted On Saturday, April 16, 2011 By . Under On the Tame Side  Tags: , , , ,   
When I arrived at Sea World that morning, I felt like  I was attending a reunion.  So many people I haven't seen in years, lots of hugs and catching up.  Everyone was in high spirits and ready for a great event.  The Dream Big 5k benefiting the Dawn Brancheau Foundation ...
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The Budweiser Clydesdales

Posted On Sunday, April 3, 2011 By . Under On the Tame Side  Tags: , , , , ,   
The King of Beers Budweiser Clydesdales have been one of the most recognized symbols of the advertising world for over 75 years.  The Budweiser Clydesdales were a gift from August Busch, Jr. to his father August Anheuser Busch in 1933 to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition.  Eight massive Clydesdales pranced ...
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