I had the pleasure of meeting John Kiseda, Education Coordinator for Sustainability for Florida’s Lee County Parks and Recreation Department, during last September’s Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC). I was thrilled to learn from...Read More
Bar Harbor, Maine has the distinction of being the second most popular outdoor adventure area in the United States (behind Yellowstone National Park). And, it is easy to understand why as this is the area...Read More
Alaska has the highest mountain (Mt. McKinley), the longest coastline, eight national parks, ten national preserves, four national monuments, sixteen national wildlife refuges, twenty-six national wild and scenic rivers, and two national forests. Nearly 16%...Read More
Alaska is the personification of travel adventure, community support, and respect for environment and cultural heritage. Two years ago, in response to consumer confusion about the term green travel, the Alaska Wilderness Recreation & Tourism...Read More
This Ecotourism in America series, which has highlighted many of the natural beauty and wildlife viewing opportunities available in the U.S., concludes with an eco-itinerary for what is typically viewed as the most environmentally conscious...Read More
Let’s find ourselves with a California eco-itinerary. With a bevy of national parks and forests, California offers ample opportunities for family ecotourism adventurers to enjoy one last end-of-summer weekend mountain biking, hiking, and whitewater rafting. Besides...Read More
In the eighth installment of a series that highlights the natural beauty and wildlife viewing opportunities available within the U.S., our focus turns to Southwest, wherein the last year, New Mexico has made a concerted...Read More
We now focus on ecotourism in Minnesota and Wisconsin in our family adventure series, Ecotourism in America. Not just for cheese lovers and ice hockey enthusiasts, this area of the Great Lakes region has abundant...Read More
Ecotourism in Colorado and Wyoming includes adventures in Cowboy Country. Amtrak’s California Zephyr route runs between Chicago and San Francisco. With its sleeping, dining, and private bathroom accommodations, it may offer a fun alternative to driving....Read More
In the fifth installment of the family ecotourism series, consider an eco-getaway to Georgia and Florida. With a remarkably easy setup, Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources website allows for the interactive search of state parks...Read More
