EcoTourism
The wondrous Rocky Mountain peaks and the pristine waterways of the Colorado, Arkansas and South Platte Rivers are all attractions that may bring you to the Summit County area. While planning your next vacation to the region we encourage you to take advantage of the ecotourism and sustainable travel options made available to you by the the businesses of this year round mountain destination.
Colorado's largest playground has something to offer you no matter the season. The seven towns of Summit County, Colorado, Breckenridge, Frisco, Silverthorne, Dillon, Keystone, Montezuma, Green Mountain and Heeney, are putting forth efforts towards the ecotourism movement and resource preservation. The lodging properties, entertainment and adventure companies and local organizations are working together to bring you sustainable travel options throughout your visit. Consideration for these mountain towns takes more than that of the locals, they seek your help as well.We offer the following ecotourism guidelines as you begin to plan a sustainable trip to glorious Summit County.
-Do your homework. Research hotels and tour companies that have ecotourism policies in place..
-Look for a lodging property that has eco friendly standards.
-Choose eco minded activities. Biking, hiking, whitewater rafting and kayaking can be green activities,
depending on the tour operator.
-Respect your environment. Leave a minimal impact on your surroundings so that others may enjoy it for years to come.
-Request paperless communication. Invoicing and receipts can all be done electronically.
-Go local. Support local companies and organizations that employ environmentally sensible practices.
-Sustainable is always the better choice. Doing what you can for a better tomorrow just makes sense.
For more eco friendly travel tips visit our Ecotourism Pages at ALLTrips.com.
We welcome any comments or questions that you may as well as further information and resources that we may have overlooked. Please feel free to share your opinions and reviews by contacting us at eco@verticalmedia.com. Thank you for helping us to tread lightly!
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