Kathie Gartrell
Out of Office: On the Prowl for Panthers in South Florida
Posted by Kathie Gartrell on April 8, 2011 On a recent trip to South Florida, I was treated to an abundance of wildlife sightings: pelicans, geckos, bald eagles, dolphins, and too many alligators to count. But, despite the numerous signs along U.S. Route 41 warning of panther crossings, I never caught a glimpse of the mysterious tawny and brown cat.
Agriculture Meets Tourism in Oklahoma
Posted by Kathie Gartrell on July 7, 2010 As a transplanted Oklahoman, I’m always interested in news from the Sooner state. So when I recently received a map featuring more than 500 events and attractions throughout the state that offer visitors a taste of farm life, I opened it up and took a look. The map highlights the Oklahoma Agritourism program, which focuses…
The World in Your Teacup
Posted by Kathie Gartrell on June 2, 2010 Anytime is tea time for Lisa Boalt Richardson. The author of the award-winning Tea with a Twist was one of the first 15 people in the world to graduate from the Specialty Tea Institute in 2008 as a certified tea specialist. Her new book, The World in Your Teacup, focuses on cultural traditions inspired by…
Turtle Hospital Prepares to Help Victims of the Oil Spill
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We Heart Our Interns
Posted by Kathie Gartrell on August 18, 2009 Each semester Traveler welcomes a group of eager interns to our Washington, D.C., office. They come from universities and colleges far and near for no pay–just academic credit and the experience of working here. “There’s something out of the ordinary going on everyday here, whether it’s hearing an explorer give a talk about their newest…
Guide to Sustainable Travel
Posted by Kathie Gartrell on August 18, 2009 As August heats up with family vacations, it’s a good time to think green. Our Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Travel offers 50 tips on how to travel responsibly and still have fun. Here are a few: Book accommodations responsibly. Let hotel operators know that environmentally sound management and stewardship programs matter to you by staying…
Fun With Sheep
Posted by Kathie Gartrell on May 6, 2009 Online editor Kathie Gartrell recently learned the virtues of natural fibers at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. As a novice knitter who has recently taken up the craft, I was excited to attend the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this past weekend, the largest and longest-running show of its kind in the U.S. Held…
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