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January 14, 2010

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Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Reefs to Rockies Now Offering Swimming with Whale Sharks
in Two Different Pristine Aquatic Destinations

Worldwide
The new 2010 Sierra Club trips are here!

Sheridan, Wyoming
Only 24 days left to enter to win the $1,100 Getaway Package

Fort Worth, Texas
The 114th Annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show to Open January 15

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Reefs to Rockies Now Offering Swimming with Whale Sharks
in Two Different Pristine Aquatic Destinations

Denver-based tour operator Reefs to Rockies www.reefstorockies.com, specializing in conservation tourism to biodiversity hotspots across the globe, has just launched two thrilling itineraries that bring travelers up close and personal with the mysterious whale sharks spanning two vastly different regions of the world. Reefs to Rockies' clients can now swim alongside the largest fish on the planet, the gigantic, polkadotted whale shark (Rhincodon typus). There are only a few select locations in the world where these gentle giants congregate at the ocean's surface allowing the opportunity to get in the water with them. Reefs to Rockies' top pick for the best whale shark experience in North America is Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Tofo, Mozambique receives top billing for whale shark enthusiasts visiting Africa.

For North American travelers who want a whale shark adventure closer to home, whale shark swimming in Isla Mujeres is a prime location. Isla Mujeres, "the island of women", is only an hour away from Cancun International Airport. Whale sharks congregate in the deep blue waters off the coast of Isla Mujeres every summer. Reefs to Rockies' Swimming with Whale Sharks itinerary offers a 4-night package that includes two days of swimming with the sharks, snorkeling or a day trip to Isla Contoy, and plenty of time to explore the island. For those interested in traveling with a group, Reefs to Rockies is offering a scheduled departure from August 5th through 9th, 2010.

Travelers can learn more about swimming with whale sharks and Reefs to Rockies, a company who believes that responsible and sustainable tourism can make a tremendous impact in areas in need of conservation, contact Sheridan Samano by visiting www.reefstorockies.com for many other wildlife-packed, conservation-based journeys.
 

Worldwide

The new 2010 Sierra Club trips are here!

Each year, the folks at Sierra Club Outings search far and wide to bring you the best outdoor adventures in the land. And now, after months of planning, they’re here!

With a diverse selection of over 300 trips to choose from—including many affordable options—there’s something for all budgets and abilities. No matter whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a fresh-faced beginner, you’re sure to find more than a few surprises along the way.

Select from distinctive new trips like smokejumping in Montana and women’s beginner backpacking in the Ansel Adams Wilderness, California. Or go for a tried-and-true classic, like canoeing the Ozarks’ Current River and touring rarely-glimpsed waterfalls in Yellowstone’s “Cascade Corner.”

See their featured trips, view more than 150 trips under $1,000, or check out a full list of Sierra Clubs' outings with space available at Click Here

Sheridan, Wyoming

Photo Courtesy Sheridan Travel and Tourism

Roam free in historic Sheridan, Wyoming and the Big Horn Mountains! Nature's waiting - snowmobile, ski, snowshoe, view wildlife and hunt.

ONLY 24 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER TO WIN the $1,100 Getaway Package for four to Sheridan and the majestic Big Horns - Voted the original #1 Western Town & and for two years in the Top 10 Town for Outdoorsmen in America!

This Wyoming winter vacation is available from February - April, 2010, and includes five nights lodging, meals, snowmobiling while embracing western history through museums and a fort.

Enter here to win your free stay in Sheridan and our Big Horns!
 

Fort Worth, Texas

Photo Courtesy Fort Worth CVB

The 114th Annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show to Open January 15

Come to the 114th Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo! This legendary annual event, held at Will Rogers Memorial Center January 15 - February 7, is the oldest continuously running livestock show in the nation. Showcasing over 22,000 livestock, some of the featured activities include:

Traditional ranch life comes alive at the “Best of the West” Ranch Rodeo on January 15 and 16. See some of the top ranches in the Southwest during this 9th annual Ranching Heritage Weekend, presented by Western Horseman magazine, as the ranches compete for bragging rights of Champion Ranch, Top Horse and Top Hand.

Other exciting events at the 114th Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo include All Western Parade through the heart of downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square, Saturday, January 16; Dickies Day Free Grounds Admission, Tuesday, January 19; Bulls Night Out, Tuesday, January 19; Senior Citizen Day, Fridays, January 15, 22, 29 and February 5; Fort Worth Rodeo School, Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24; Cowboy Church, Sundays, January 17 and 24; Stock Show Goes Pink: Celebration of Breast Cancer Survivors, Tuesday, January 26; Military Day, Monday, February 1 and many more.

For ticket information, hours and additional general information, visit www.fwssr.com

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