Eileen Loh

The Big Green Apple: Five more awesome free things in NYC

New York Public Library — Come and meet authors, discuss books, see art exhibits, or take classes or workshops. You don’t have to travel to the Midtown main branch to participate, as there are several ongoing events in...

The Big Green Apple: Five awesome free things in New York City

The High Line — This unique, elevated public park recently opened in New York to rave reviews from around the world. An abandoned, almost destroyed freight rail line, it once delivered to Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, West Side warehouses...

East Coast: Five south Atlantic lighthouses

Here are some don't-miss lighthouses in the southeastern United States. All are located in scenic, beautiful locations — consider visiting a lighthouse and staying in some of the cool beach towns that surround them. St. Augustine Lighthouse...

East Coast: Five north Atlantic lighthouses

The North Atlantic coastline of the U.S. is notable for its beautiful old lighthouses, among the oldest in the U.S. Here are five that are worth traveling a bit out of your way to see. Petit Manan Light...

East Coast: Five mid-Atlantic lighthouses

Visiting lighthouses are a great, inexpensive way to see a bit of history situated on scenic protected shorelines or islands. The modest fees charged at public-accessible lighthouses usually go to the park service that maintains the structure and grounds...

The Big Green Apple: Things to do outside in NYC - winter edition

A drop in temperatures doesn’t mean the fun has to stop outside in New York City — just bundle up and enjoy. Here are five things to do outdoors in the wintertime when you're visiting the...

The Big Green Apple: Five great green resources for NYC

If you’re planning a visit to New York City, check out these resources that can help you lessen your impact on the environment while you’re there. They point the way to local businesses and agencies working...

The Big Green Apple: Green buildings to visit in NYC

New York is taking steps to dramatically reduce the pressure that a large urban space can put on the environment. One major start is through the “greening” of buildings, in which sustainable and energy-efficient technologies and materials...

Low-impact holidays: Let the good times roll without the waste

The holidays can be great for the soul, but lousy for the earth. Take steps to “green” your celebrations and post-celebrations so they don’t ruin a good time with extra trash, waste, or high energy...

Low-impact holidays: Five ways to green up your party

If you’re entertaining over the holidays, here are some ideas for reducing waste and making your gathering friendly for your guests, for the less fortunate and for the environment too. Ask your guests to bring a donation in...

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