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THE COYOTE COILS, THEN LEAPS INTO THE AIR, MAKING A SMALL ARC AS HE LANDS
ATOP his prey. I am ecstatic and barely able to catch my breath. I've just
left the warm confines of Old Faithful Snow Lodge, nestled deep in
Yellowstone National Park. Sunrise is still an hour away, but I've brought
a flask with what I hope will be enough hot tea to see me through the
morning. My addled fingers have managed to fasten the bindings on my
snowshoes. I'm heading out into the snowy wilderness with naturalist Jim
Williams and several researchers who are tracking the progress of the
park's wolf packs. By lunchtime, when I finally retreat to the cozy warmth
of the sustainably-operated eco lodge, I have seen a number of bison,
several elk, and a Golden Eagle—and learned, in the process, about how
these species interact in perfect balance within this wilderness
environment. While this may not be the typical resort experience, it's
definitely within the realm of possibility for any traveler who chooses to
unpack at one of the growing number of environmentally-minded eco lodges
around the world. Ecuador BLACK SHEEP INN Crave a little quiet? You won't hear any traffic at this small, ecologically-friendly hotel, but you're likely to be serenaded by the dogs, ducks, llamas, and black sheep who call it home. Rated one of the top ten eco-lodges in the world by Outside Magazine in 2003, Black Sheep Inn is a sustainable operation that embraces—and operates by—the philosophy of caring for the Earth. On the road to becoming a permaculture demonstration site, the inn features composting toilets, gray water recycling systems, organic gardens, and the recycling of metal, paper, and glass. Wellness features: Vegetarian meals, sauna, sweat lodge. Call 593-3-281-4587 or visit www.blacksheepinn.com Other lodges from all over the world were also listed. |
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