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 U.S. National Parks
The most sustainable National Parks are:
• Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Wisconsin
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• Wrangell-St. Ellas National Park & Preserve Alaska

The least sustainable are:
• Shenandoah National Park Virginia
• Great Smokey Mountains National Park N. Carolina, Tennessee
• Everglades National Park/Big Cypress National Preserve Florida
Green Nuggets:
• About 13% of the 18.6 million U.S. outbound leisure travelers (approximately 2.4 million Americans) can be regarded as ecotourists

• Recreational visits to National Parks reached almost 277 million in 2004, up from 220 million in 1980 and 256 million in 1990

• Alaska, Hawaii, West Virginia and Virginia have Ecotourism Societies

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Live Your Life Like a 20-Year-Old in Estonia

We spent a lovely weekend in Tallinn, although we don't have pictures to prove it because, along with our backpacks and travel guide, our cameras were on the desk in our dorm room -- packed for our planned Saturday departure.... After all, when you look back on your life, are you more likely to remember what you did during those 7 days in the office, or what you saw during that week as you delved deeper into the culture of a new country?

Ultimate Guide to Halloween 2009: Spooky Drinks, Haunted Houses, and iPhone Apps

Throwing a Halloween party, but at a loss for spooky drinks and tasty treats? Want to find a haunted house in your neighborhood? Looking to get out of town with Halloween travel deals? Or are you just looking for a few good Halloween iPhone apps? No matter what Halloween advice or entertainment you seek, we've got you covered -- from scary books and Halloween drinks to costumed animals and face paint facts.


Go Green on Halloween: Top 7 Green Halloween Tips

Between the candy wrappers, the thrown away decorations, and plastic treat bags, Halloween has the potential to be one of the most wasteful holidays of the year. But it doesn't have to be that way. Take these seven easy steps to green your Halloween.

6 Easy Things You Can Do Today to Reduce Your Impact: Blog Action Day 2009

The theme of this year's Blog Action Day is climate change -- a subject near and dear to our hearts here at Go Green Travel Green. Our philosophy is to focus on easy step you can take to live a greener, healthier lifestyle. So here are 6 things you can do today (or any day) to reduce your environmental impact, just about anywhere in the world.

10 Useful Eco Gadgets for the Green Traveler

Eco gadgets are most definitely a growth market now. Sure there are lots of gadgets that are a waste of time and money, but there are also some gadgets that are genuinely useful. In this article, Dan talks about 10 of his favourite eco-friendly gadgets that are designed with the green traveler in mind.

Make Money Traveling: Project Mojave Review

A review of Project Mojave - a project by Clay Collins that allows you to make money while traveling.

PLAYBACK Eco Clothing Review: Recycled Cotton Sweatshirt Hoodie

Where many eco clothing companies fail, PLAYBACK hits a homerun. PLAYBACK balances style, practicality, and green to create attractive, sustainable clothing. It would be good for travel, depending on the length of your trip and where you’re going. Because it’s so thick, it would take up a decent amount of luggage space. But if you’re going somewhere where you’d wear it everyday, that wouldn’t be a problem. Read the full review.

New Posting Schedule (and Calling for Guest Writers)

And so, I'm turning the reigns back over to Kimberly, who will be providing you with amusing travel stories, timely travel news, and relevant green travel news.... Calling Guest Writers For any writers, photographers, and/or bloggers out there -- let us know if you have anything travel or environment related (best if it's both!)

End of Back to School Green Travel Basics: Index of Posts

Our Back to School: Green Travel Basics series has ended. We hope you enjoyed the posts it included. If you liked the Green Travel Basics Series, be sure to check out our 25 Days to Green Travel Series too.

Green Cruises: Green Cruise Lines and Passenger Tips

The best green cruises, green cruise lines, and how to be a greener cruise passenger.

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