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Barranca del Cobre: North America's other majestic canyon.
December 22, 2008... Introduction As one of the world's leading tourist destinations, Mexico appeals to vacationers for a variety of reasons. Some places such as Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas are among a long list of sunsoaked coastal locations that stand out for their natural beauty...

Ecotourism and sustainability in a Q'eqchi' Maya community, Guatemala.
December 22, 2008... Introduction Despite the cornucopia of unique natural resources found in Latin America, the average citizen in most countries remains economically destitute. For example, the World Bank (2004, 2008) estimates that 56% of the population of Guatemala lives in poverty. The key to economic...

Flagscapes in the American Heartland.
December 22, 2008... Introduction Citizens of few other nations are more devoted to the overt expression of national pride than are Americans. In fact, many countries constitutionally ban the public display of flags except for official state events or other sanctioned circumstances. Individuals in such...

How human and natural driving forces affect pheasants and pheasant hunting in South Dakota.(County overview)
December 22, 2008... Introduction The percentage of Americans who actively participated in hunting declined 7 percent from 1960 to 2005 (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2008a, b, c, d). During the same time the number of pheasant hunters in South Dakota increased by over 34 percent (South Dakota Game, Fish,...

Selling wares on the streets of Accra: a case study of street hawkers in Ghana's capital.
December 22, 2008... Introduction Vehicles driving along the main Accra road are bombarded with women, men, girls, and boys selling items ranging from plantain chips to Wrigley's chewing gum to book bags to live puppies. As a foreigner it can be overwhelming, but Ghanaians have accepted it as part of the...