Ecotourism through Botanical Gardens Tours
A tour of botanical gardens across the U.S. offers a wonderful way to see the country and to interact with the natural landscape.
Ecotourism
What Is Ecotourism?
The International Ecotourism Society says ecotourism is “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” Its goal is to unite conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. Those who implement and participate in ecotourism should adhere to the following principles: Minimize impact. Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect. Provide positive …
Taking the Train on an Ecotourism Trip
In this fourth in the “Tips for a Timid Traveler” series, you’ll learn how to navigate a region’s public transportation through its train system.
Immersion in the Eco-Local Culture
In this third in our series, “Tips for a Timid Traveler, you’ll learn how to immerse yourself in your eco-tourism destination. You’ll make the local citizens proud.
Exotic Eco-Destination, Here I Am!
In this second of our “Tips for the Timid Traveler” series, you arrive at your exotic eco-destination! That means it’s time to get acclimated.
Plan Your Eco-Trip in Advance
In the first installment in this series, “Tips for a Timid Traveler,” I outline how advanced planning and organizing before you ever leave home can help your eco-trip to be much more successful.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Coming Soon
Congress has recently created the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. Located about 20 miles north of Las Vegas, the 22,000 acre site was previously under the control of the Bureau of Land Management but has now been transferred to the National Park Service thanks to the tireless efforts of the Protectors of Tule Springs. Located …
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