England at 2 1/2 m.p.h.: a slow-motion voyage on country canals makes Britain feel big again

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A couple shares their experiences in discovering the joys of seeing the English countryside and its villages via canal travel. The opportunities seem endless for visitors because of the 50 navigable canals that are linked by 1,500 locks over a 2,000 mile stretch.

Environmental aspects, England, Canals

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Sailing to solitude

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Over a hundred small island in the Puget Sound offer quiet views of rural life for travelers willing to sail to reach them. A man who sailed a 35-foot ketch in the area discusses its natural beauty and the peaceful lifestyles of the inhabitants.

Puget Sound, Victoria, British Columbia

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Sleeper parks

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Ten lesser-known national parks are listed for their beauty and healthy offerings of recreational activities. The Consumer Information Center in Pueblo, CO, offers a state-by-state guide to 235 of these kinds of parks.

Recreation, National parks and reserves, National parks

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