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By Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About EditorCary, North Carolina - With social distancing always recommended, many people are looking for great ways to get out and explore nature.
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From Iceland – 403 Blue Lagoon employees made redundant
The Blue Lagoon company has announced an official decision to lay off 403 of its employees at the end of next…
Hike in Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve
Photo by Maddy Schierl.
If you are looking for a hike to take you Little house in the meadow in the magical fairy woods less than three miles away, the Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve is the perfect place to start.…
Explore the retreat at the Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s ultimate hideaway
Every day, those looking for Iceland's most perfect Instagram photo will get up at dawn, just so they can tag a photo of a deserted and pristine Blue Lagoon.On one side of the lagoon, however, is The Retreat, which takes Iceland's most…
From blue to green: the Blue Heron nature reserve celebrates its 20th anniversary with milestones
Blue Heron Nature Reserve staff, volunteers and supporters gather at the Old Dam to celebrate the nature reserve's 20th anniversary. Front row, left to right: Jackson Tilgner, Ellen Wickersham. and Melody Harclerode. Bak row, from…
British police dye ‘Blue Lagoon’ black to prevent people from visiting during lockdown
Police in Derbyshire, England have dyed a local 'Blue Lagoon' black to prevent people from coming to the scenic spot during the coronavirus lockdown. The "Blue Lagoon" is located in Harpur Hill, Buxton,…
From Iceland – Blue Lagoon sacks 164 workers due to COVID-19
164 Blue Lagoon workers have been made redundant as the company grapples with the economic fallout from the…
Bintan Lagoon Resort Creates Western-Focused Packages
In an effort to increase the number of guests from Europe and the United States, the Bintan Lagoon Resort (BLR) in Indonesia has created a number of special packages tailored to the preferences of travelers in these…
Alberta’s Blue Lagoon? Nordik Spa arrives in the Foothills
If there is no volcanic rock ready to heat healing pools, Nordik Group owner Martin Paquette says why not build it? A 10-acre thermal cycle spa arrives at Harmony, a community west of Calgary, right next to Springbank Airport. And, it…
From Iceland – Natural Treatments And Relaxation In The Blue Lagoon
Posted February 11, 2020
The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland's most famous attractions. Located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, it is a short drive from Keflavík Airport and therefore easily accessible, even for those with…