Get Outside!

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From: "E-The Environmental Magazine"
Date: Aug 14, 2012 2:33 PM
Subject: Get Outside!

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August 2012 Go Green! Eco Vacations Offering Adventure or Relaxation No matter what speed you vacation at—slow lane to high octane—you can travel green this summer. Adventurous options abound, from biking, hiking, kayaking and river rafting, to quieter exploration and indulgence of your vegetarian or vegan diet. Check out our green travel picks below: Wine Country Biking This six-day bike tour is an experience of a lifetime biking through the best and most beautiful attractions of northern California. This tour gives bikers a chance to cycle through Napa, Sonoma, Bodega Bay and the Redwoods while stopping at several of the best wineries and inns in California. The trip accommodates both beginner and advanced bikers allowing people of all skill levels to join the tour. This is the perfect trip for anyone who wants to cycle through some of the great scenic views of California. More Info Maine Walking & Hiking This trip in Maine takes you through Acadia National Park and along Penobscot Bay.  On this six-day hike, you'll enjoy all the beautiful outdoor attractions of Maine. This is a great trip for walkers of all levels who would like to spend their summer vacation outdoors on the coastline of Maine. After a day of walking through the beautiful outdoors, hikers are accommodated with a room at three of the best inns in Maine to rest and relax before another day of exploring. More Info Yellowstone & Teton Multi-Sport For the more adventurous vacationers, try this six-day multi-sport trip to Yellowstone Park.  Including biking, water rafting and hiking, this tour allows vacationers to explore Yellowstone Park and Teton Village in a variety of different ways. The tour starts with river rafting through the rapids of the Snake River and ends with hiking the Grand Canyon in Yellowstone Park.  On the way, adventurers are accommodated at four of the best lodges and hotels to relax at before the next escape. More Info Rosalie Bay in Dominica – The Nature Island Known as the nature island of the Caribbean, Dominica is located between Guadeloupe and Martinique. Rosalie Bay is a popular resort that many people like to stay at for a luxurious eco-indulgent experience. With vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free menu options and a variety of environmental tours to choose from, this is the ultimate environmental vacation. The resort generates electricity from solar panels, uses LED lights with seating made from recycled materials. There's even an organic garden for guests to enjoy. More Info Deer Run Bed & Breakfast Visit the Florida Keys' Deer Run Bed & Breakfast  for another green travel adventure. The eco-friendly inn accommodates vegetarians and vegans. In and around the inn are a variety of activities that guests can participate in including biking, kayaking, hiking or just relaxing. Bahi Honda State Park and Looe Key Marine Sanctuary are only minutes away and allow guests to explore the white beaches of Florida or scuba dive and snorkel through the clear Atlantic Ocean reefs. Guided eco tours are also available for kayaking and bird watching.  More Info Idaho Afloat Idaho Afloat offers one-day or multi-day white water rafting trips through four of Idaho's rivers and two of Montana's. They offer a variety of experiences whether you want a trip full of adventure or one that is more relaxed for the whole family.  Each river has its own unique traits, but no matter which one you choose you are guaranteed an experience of a lifetime. More Info Travel wisely. Go Green with a trip that will leave both you and the planet happy! ASHLEY LEIFELS is a freelance writer and advertising/marketing intern with E-The Environmental Magazine A Free Service of E-The Environmental Magazine Home | Subscribe | Donate | Advertise | About Us | Contact | Privacy Policy

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