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Dear Eartha,
As the pandemic continues, I’m having a hard time staying motivated in my sustainable habits. It seems like we are just even further from tackling the issues of waste and our changing climate than ever before. I could use some motivation!
Yes, the pandemic has impacted the environment in a variety of ways, from an increase in single-use plastics to overuse of the natural areas we hold so dear. While the enormous task of addressing climate change still looms before us, it’s really important to recognize our accomplishments.
New NE bike tours, a favorite bar reopens, and new virtual travel experiences
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By Kari Bodnarchuk Globe Correspondent,Updated February 25, 2021, 2:00 p.m.
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Two new bike tours in NE
VBT Bicycling Vacations has launched two New England bike tours â and other guided and self-guided trips across the country â for 2021. The new Maine tour takes cyclists by coves with working lobster boats, along car-free roads through Acadia National Park, into Bar Harbor with its unique shops and galleries, and by historic lighthouses perched on craggy bluffs. The six-day Vermont tour leads bikers through the gently rolling farmlands of the Champlain Valley, to Lake Dunmore for a refreshing dip, and along roads that offer stunning views of the Green Mountains. Tours run June through October, offer 24/7 telephone support, and start at $1,795 per person (double occupancy), which includes stays at local inns, five breakfasts, luggage transfers, da
Remember when we stressed about the idea of wearing masks in public for a few months? Remember when a few months felt like a long time? With nearly a year of expertise under our noses, here are some of the best masks our editors have found in Seattleâthe comfy, the snug, the adorable.Â
Keep in mind that layering these with surgical masks, or upgrading to some more serious coverage in higher risk situations, may be the move.
Stats: $20 (full price), two layers (with slot for filter), nose wire, adjustable ear loops.
SoDo-based Outdoor Research, usually a maker of waterproof ski jackets and such, was one of the first recreational gear companies to go big on masks. It dedicated its Seattle factory to making PPE back in March 2020, setting a goal of 200,000 masks per day way before most of us were wearing them. The Essential mask isn t cheapâthough it s currently on sale for $15âbut it comes with three removable filters and adjustable ear loops, plus a snug
Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out these bargains from Outdoor Research, Columbia, and more to save on gear for your next adventure.