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If I recall correctly, one of the original visions of the Web was that journalists could publish a story in a traditional 'mainstream media' outlet, and then post additional information on a website. You could look at their sources, read background documents, even listen to interviews. It sure hasn't worked out that way. Is that because it's such a pain for the journalist, or because nobody really cares? I'm sure there's some truth to both perspectives.

But let me go ahead and fulfill that vision, at least for a one-time shot, regarding my Writers on the Range piece on Disney in Yellowstone. (Here it is running in Casper; here in Telluride.)

Here's where I first heard of the story, on a link from Headwaters News.

To me, the most interesting paragraph was:

The trips are part of a trial phase, so there will be no official business launch or advertising. The entertainment corporation is marketing the trips to families who previously have taken Disney vacations, and will charge between $5,600 and $7,800 for a family of four, excluding airfare. Groups will be no larger than 35 tourists at a time, Haines said.

Here's a take on the business perspective -- why Disney will probably succeed.

This AP story ran all over the country. I believe it originated in the Fla. Sun-Sentinel, on Feb. 19, a story by Sean Mussenden.

What exactly is ecotourism? I find it a hopelessly vague word, but here's an intriguing article that goes into more detail.

Finally, here's the best book on Disney's transformation of the New Urbanist frontier in Celebration, Florida.

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