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Florida Springs Eternal
A Florida native explores some of the Sunshine State's 700-plus springs, which have been keeping Floridians and visitors alike cool through muggy summers long before air conditioning was invented.
 
Special Report: Endangered Planet

10 sites around the globe in trouble, and how you can tread lightly.
» Endangered Planet

Gallery: 10 Endangered Sites
Canadian polar bears, the Tower of London, the Outer Banks: Global warming is affecting them all. We zero in on 10 danger zones.

Video: Touring Greenland's Icy Waters
Scenes from a boat ride past icebergs broken from the Ilulissat Icefjord in the waters surrounding the town of Ilulissat, Greenland.

Video: Viking Ruins
The Viking ruins scattered over southern Greenland embrace both religion and mystery.

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/artsandliving The Great Indoors
The frigid reaches of America embrace summer fun with Wisconsin Dells Water Parks as slides, pools and lazy rivers thaw the body and soul.
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/artsandliving Coasts With The Most
Biking or hiking, surfing and swimming, everything's better in Kauai with water around.
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/artsandliving Fly South for the Winter
Find the sunshine down in the U.S. Virgin Islands to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul or if you're stuck in your office or home, live vicariously through a warm and wet set of images.
Escapes: On the James River, It's a Mild Ride (Post, June 3, 2009)
 
TRAVEL Q&A: A Raft of Possibilities in W.Va. (Post, March 22, 2009)
 
In Germany, a Fantasy Island (Post, March 15, 2009)
 
The Washington Area Has Indoor Water Parks, Too (Post, March 15, 2009)
 
Surf's Up (Even for This Middle-Aged Adventurer): A Gentle Barbados Bay Allowed a Father to Climb Aboard and Make a Claim to Coolness. It Felt Good. (Post, January 4, 2009)
 
TRAVEL Q&A: Steering Clear of Stingers (Post, October 5, 2008)
 
SIDE ORDERS: New Zealand's Thrilling Jet Stream (Post, October 5, 2008)
 
Red Rocks, Blue Skies and White Water: A scenic float down the Colorado can turn dramatic when you find yourself suddenly up a raging river without an oarsman. (Post, July 6, 2008)
 
The Life Aquatica: Orlando's New Big Splash (Post, May 25, 2008)
 
Kite Surfing: It Looked So Easy . . . (Post, April 27, 2008)
 
Baltimore's Aquarium: What a Dive! (Post, January 2, 2008)
 
ROAD TEST: Splish, Splash, Oops: Waterproof Electronic Gadgets (Post, August 26, 2007)
 
Scaling Mt. Whitewater: Maryland Ski Resort Turns Rapidly to Rafting (Post, August 19, 2007)
 
A Big Wet Kiss: Pouring It On at Hersheypark (Post, August 8, 2007)
 
Curl Power: Surfin' the Garden State (Post, July 25, 2007)
 
Swamp Things: In North Carolina, Paddle Down a Creek . . . Then Stay There (Post, July 18, 2007)
 
GLOVER'S REEF, BELIZE: Yes, the Water's Warm . . . Too Warm (Post, July 15, 2007)
 
Massanutten Makes a Splash: $30 Million Water Park Puts a Little Virginia Ski Resort in a Bigger League (Post, January 3, 2007)
 
Fit for Man and Beast: Surfers and Turtles Ride the Waves on Nicaragua's Coast (Post, December 24, 2006)
 
TRAVEL Q&A: A Raft of Ideas (Post, August 13, 2006)
 
Jersey Subway Cars? What a Dive! (Post, August 6, 2006)
 
A Current Affair: Scottsville, Va.'s Relationship With the James River Just Keeps Rolling Along (Post, July 12, 2006)
 
Women on Board: In Fla., Finding Their Inner Gidget (Post, April 16, 2006)
 
Summer Under Glass: Can't Afford the Caribbean? In Wisconsin Dells, the Indoor Water Parks Are Good Enough to Fool the Kids (Post, February 19, 2006)
 
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