wee 8 health benefits of sweet potatoes By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:45:37 +0000 From taming inflammation to battling PMS blues, it's time to celebrate these salubrious wonder roots. Full Article Healthy Eating
wee Destination of the week: Montreal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:56:36 +0000 This easy-to-navigate, French-speaking metropolis has plenty of outdoor activities and shopping. Did we mention the food? Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the Week: Charlotte, N.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:38:31 +0000 This Southern town has plenty of arts, local food and outdoor recreation. And a green-minded mayor, too. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Suriname By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:11:52 +0000 South American country is emerging as a popular destination for eco-travelers. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Fresno By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 May 2010 11:22:56 +0000 Sure, it's close to Yosemite National Park, but this agricultural hub has plenty of other attractions worth checking out. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Cleveland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 May 2010 14:26:32 +0000 Check out this former industrial powerhouse's parks, markets and way-green baseball stadium. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Panama City By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:00:29 +0000 Panama City's famous canal, wild jungles and pristine beaches make it a top eco-tourism destination. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Des Moines By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:11:16 +0000 Check out this low-key Midwestern capitol for urban, rural and agricultural fun. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Gabon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:11:07 +0000 Political stability and environmental stewardship make this west-central African nation a good place to visit. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Portland, Maine By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:05:37 +0000 Get out your walking shoes and check out this city by the sea. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the Week: Little St. Simons Island, Ga. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:05:40 +0000 Check out this low-key spot for a rustic, Deep South experience. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Tahiti By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:21:06 +0000 Even if coconut drinks aren't your style, the natural beauty of this South Pacific isle can't be denied. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Tampa Bay By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:31:34 +0000 Want outdoor adventure and a theme park, too? Give this Florida hot spot a spin. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Mackinac Island, Mich. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:46:14 +0000 If your preferred mode of transportation is by horse or bike, this is the place for you. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the Week: Paris By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:30:54 +0000 Paris may not be as green as other cities, but it's possible to enjoy a low-impact vacation in the City of Light. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Eureka Springs, Ark. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:36:16 +0000 Check out this Ozarks town for big cats and holistic spas. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Calgary By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:37:57 +0000 North America's oil powerhouse also has some serious environmental cred. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Phnom Penh, Cambodia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:02:24 +0000 If you're ready to step outside your comfort zone, head to Cambodia, where you can find exotic sights and opportunities to help others. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:28:01 +0000 Nurtured by the oil industry, this city has an impressive environmental presence. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Botswana By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:19:27 +0000 Save your money for a truly natural safari experience in one of the most welcoming, safe and user-friendly nations on the African continent. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Brussels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:07:34 +0000 Ditch the diet and head on over to this eco-friendly city rich in history and culture. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: The Maldives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:30:43 +0000 If you've got the cash to spare, visit this low-lying Indian Ocean paradise before rising sea levels swallow it up. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Jackson Hole, Wyo. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:10:45 +0000 This skiing hot spot has plenty going on when it's not snowing: How about biking, hiking or camping for starters? Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Lake Superior's North Shore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:06:03 +0000 Head to this neck of Minnesota for scenery, outdoor fun and a progressive vibe. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Catalina Island, Calif. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:13:36 +0000 Although only 22 miles away from L.A., Catalina is a completely different world. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Sapporo By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:10:42 +0000 If you like snow and don't mind crowds, check out this Japanese island city's snow festival. (It's a nice place to visit in the spring, summer and fall, too.) Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Quebec City By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:48:13 +0000 It's Europe without the jetlag, or the carbon footprint. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Florida Keys By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:02:07 +0000 Try out this island chain for coral reefs, tropical fish, turtles and even tiny deer. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Jekyll Island, Ga. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:00:45 +0000 Conservation plays a big part in the development of this laid-back island, where golfing, seafood and bird watching are top-notch. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Springfield, Ill. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:12:12 +0000 Check out this state capital for history, culture and nature with a small-town feel. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the Week: Tallahassee, Fla. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:25:56 +0000 Indulge your inner Tarzan (or Jane) in the wild areas surrounding the city, or take in more civilized affairs like farmers markets and bike trails. Full Article Travel
wee Curitiba, Brazil: Destination of the week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:54:50 +0000 Efficient public transportation, a vibrant organic scene and plenty of eco-conscious hotels make this Brazilian city worth a visit. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Ithaca, New York By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:47:51 +0000 Gorges, waterfalls and a vibrant wine and food scene make this college town worth a visit. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Moscow By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:55:55 +0000 Inside this giant city are impressive parks, a fledgling organic scene and world-class subways and railways. Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Grand Rapids, Mich. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:27:05 +0000 Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, claiming a modest-sized metropolitan area with about a million people in total. It is perhaps best known as Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Phuket, Thailand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:44:21 +0000 Despite a few setbacks, such as the 2004 tsunami and recent political unrest, Phuket remains Thailand's showcase tourist destination. Its palm-fringed beaches, Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Juneau, Alaska By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:01:09 +0000 Juneau is Alaska's unassuming capital city. Since it is located on the state's southern panhandle, it is influenced by the weather patterns of the Pacific Ocean Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Prince Edward Island, Canada By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2011 20:47:25 +0000 Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province in terms of area, but it is one of the country's most prominent in terms of tourism and the environment. Many Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Pittsburgh By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 10:53:18 +0000 Pittsburgh is one of the Eastern United States' former industrial powerhouses that has been successful in reinventing itself. Previously known for its now-shutt Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Penang Island, Malaysia By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2011 13:40:17 +0000 Malaysia's Penang Island is one of the most unique places to travel in Southeast Asia. As a beach destination, it pales in comparison to the region's best stret Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Mombasa, Kenya By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:04:08 +0000 Mombasa, Kenya's second-largest city, is a hub for commerce and tourism in the country's southeastern coastal region. Though most would-be visitors are seduced Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Belize By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:43:33 +0000 Belize, a tiny nation on Central America's Caribbean coastline, is at once accessible and remote. The country boasts a low population density (330,000 people li Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Macau By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:53:09 +0000 Macau is usually associated with blackjack and baccarat. The East Asian gambling mecca, made up of a small peninsula and two islands that are now connected by a Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Barcelona By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:41:54 +0000 Barcelona is the capital of the province of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) and the second largest city in Spain. Located along the northeastern coast of the I Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: North Dakota By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:02:43 +0000 With 646,000 residents living in an area of more than 70,000 square miles, North Dakota is one of the least populated states in the U.S. Its remote location, sa Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Southeastern Ohio By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:42:26 +0000 Southeastern Ohio is the most rural region of its state. Sometimes referred to as Appalachian Ohio because it sits in the foothills of the famous eastern U.S. m Full Article Travel
wee Reno, Nev.: Destination of the Week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:28:53 +0000 Las Vegas might be the king of Nevada's tourism industry, but Reno, Nevada's second largest city, is a tourism and gambling hotspot in its own right. Its neon m Full Article Travel
wee Paraguay: Destination of the week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:02:39 +0000 In many ways, Paraguay is the ideal South American destination for nature tourists and environmentally conscious travelers. It is one of the world's largest hyd Full Article Travel
wee New Hampshire: Destination of the week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:52:12 +0000 This winter, New Hampshire will be the setting for some serious presidential primary campaigning and the non-stop news coverage that goes with it. However, for Full Article Travel
wee Destination of the week: Okinawa, Japan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:31:36 +0000 Okinawa is a prefecture of Japan located in the Pacific Ocean between Japan's four main islands and Taiwan. The prefecture’s namesake, Okinawa Island, is know Full Article Travel