Nature Lovers: Don’t Miss The Boat on These Unbelievable Cruises

When you are a lover of nature, it is possible to find solace and peace anywhere, from backpacking through the most remote canyon to simply sitting quietly in your own backyard garden. The joys of the natural world are all around us, and if you are lucky enough to be able to appreciate them, it will be a great asset to your life and mental wellbeing.

Vacation time for outdoors enthusiasts is an opportunity to explore beyond the normal experiences of after work hikes and weekend-long camping trips. Vacation time is time for an adventure. For some nature lovers, this means getting a guide and setting off into the backcountry for a few weeks. For others it is a chance to take a road trip to see some of the country’s incredible national parks.

However, one option that many people who revel in experiencing the outdoors rarely consider is taking a cruise. Cruises are often regarded as being reserved for senior citizens and families, but the truth is that there are all kinds of outdoor opportunities just waiting to be taken advantage of. Here are a few thrilling examples of cruises that will satisfy the cravings of those who can’t get enough of the great outdoors.

Alaskan Cruise

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Red or Green Chile – A Problem for Chile Lovers!

With quick advances in the information age, we’re inundated with questions. Will interest rates stay low? Can Obama beat Hilary? How did UCLA lose to Memphis? Will Brett Farve stay retired? I’m getting exhausted with all the questions, but one that always piques my interest is the official state question in New Mexico– Red or Green?


Locals have been plagued with making this decision for years, and recognizing it as an official problem, New Mexico made it official in 1996. Go into any restaurant and you’ll eventually be asked this very important question. But how do you answer? Don’t be afraid. With a little insight, you’ll answer your waitress with thoughtful intelligence. In fact, if you’re not wearing flip-flops–the official California shoe–you might even be taken for a local!


I was faced with this dilemma recently and remembered that New Mexicans are extremely passionate about this subject. Of course, we’re talking chile here. What is the answer? Well, it all depends on the season. As I’ve stated, I know there are other problems we need to consider. We have to elect a president after all. Still, the question lingers in my mind–red or green?


I’d ordered Blue Corn Enchiladas at Garcia’s Kitchen near downtown Albuquerque. Andy Garcia has excellent food and a number of locations throughout the state and in every one you’ll be asked the same question. What’ll it be? Red or Green? As I’ve stated, it all depends. What month are we in?

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