What Is Ecotourism and Why Is It Important?
Do you remember the movie, The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio? It was filmed on picturesque Maya Beach in Thailand. The popularity of this movie drove many tourists to the secluded cove with white sands, limestone cliffs and translucent water. The “invasion” of tourists caused significant damage to the marine ecosystem, and made the beach impossible […]
Going on a Hike? 8 Ways to Make Your Trip More Sustainable
Hiking offers numerous benefits, including lowered risk of heart disease, weight control, improved blood pressure, strength, balance, mental health, and more. It’s a wonderful way to connect not only with our inner selves, but also with nature. Since Mother Nature gives so much, the least we can do is treat our surroundings with respect and […]
Summer Staycation Ideas You and Your Family Will Love
Even though many people are looking forward to traveling, after having been under stay at home orders for much of the last year, you don’t have to go far to have a good time. In fact, a staycation is an economical and enjoyable way to unplug and get outdoors this summer. The great thing about […]
Camping Under the Night Sky
Ever have a fleeting moment when you just want to lay down outside, take a few deep breaths and simply stare at the night sky? Well, the Image of the Day we’ve chosen for today may allow you to do exactly that…minus the being outside or laying down part. Hopefully it will entice you though. […]
Sneezing Foal | Green Wings Award
Congratulations to this week’s Green Wings Award winner, THE FOAL WHO FELL FROM SNEEZING. This adorable Philly was just born and still figuring out her legs when she was surprised by a violent sneeze. A hump in the ground below proved to be too much for the inexperienced horse to negotiate and down she went. Thankfully […]
Little Bits of Green in Everything We Do
Recently my kids and I were lucky enough to be able to join my husband on his business trip to Reno, Nevada. Now when you think about Reno, Nevada you don’t necessarily automatically think “green” or “biofriendly”, but guess what? There are little bits of green in everything we do. To start, the car his […]
Fuel Economy Hits the Road
Image by Ed Kwon / Creative Commons For many people summer is the time of the year when they hit the road to do some traveling. Whether it is for a family vacation, a simple road trip, a business trip or any other reason, summer seems to be a busy time of the year for […]
Environmentally-Friendly Summer Excursions You Are Sure To Enjoy
Image by dorena-wm / Creative Commons Although summer won’t officially be here until mid June, many people are already planning their summer vacations. The kids will be out of school in a few weeks and if you haven’t already planned a cool family trip, now is the time. To help you with that, I’ve come […]