Adventure

5 of the World’s Most Spectacular National Parks

5 of the World’s Most Spectacular National Parks

The best way to experience what our planet was like before modern humans began to dramatically change the landscape is to go where the wilderness is. There are more than 200,000 protected areas across the globe that, as of mid-2021, covered 16.64 percent of the land and 7.74 percent of oceans. These national parks exemplify […]

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    Sustainable Travel 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Sustainable Travel 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Key Facts What Is Sustainable Travel? Sustainable travel can mean many things and take several forms, but in general it refers to tourism that leaves the smallest, if any, impact on ecosystems around the world while also respecting local customs and cultures. Sustainable tourism should take current and future impacts of all travel-related actions […]

    8 of the Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

    8 of the Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

    Copenhagen and Amsterdam are famous for their sprawling bike paths and hoards of cyclists, but some U.S. cities are also on the biking bandwagon.  Transportation is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and it’s clear that if we don’t curb our car usage, runaway climate change will only worsen. The […]

    8 National Parks With Exceptional Accessibility for Visitors With Disabilities

    8 National Parks With Exceptional Accessibility for Visitors With Disabilities

    Summer is a time for road trips and exploring the natural wonders of the United States — including 63 magnificent national parks.  Many popular outdoor spaces and activities, however, are inaccessible or poorly designed for visitors that use wheelchairs or have other disabilities. Several National Parks have implemented design choices that allow visitors of all […]

    Car Camping Tips for a Safe, Fun and Low-Cost Trip

    Car Camping Tips for a Safe, Fun and Low-Cost Trip

    Outdoor activities can seem daunting. Maybe the idea of carrying a heavy pack into the woods and sleeping on the ground isn’t your idea of a good time — and all of that lightweight backpacking gear can be prohibitively expensive. But you don’t need to hike out into the deep wilderness to enjoy nature: your […]

    9 National Parks You’ll Need Permits to Visit This Summer

    9 National Parks You’ll Need Permits to Visit This Summer

    Since the National Park Service began recording visitorship in 1904, an estimated 15.7 billion visitors have come to enjoy America’s beautiful national parks. These cultural, historical and natural landmarks are popular vacation destinations for many, but their popularity is concentrated in a few key areas — half of all visitors have gone to the same […]

    Survey of Travelers Finds 76% Want More Sustainable Options

    Survey of Travelers Finds 76% Want More Sustainable Options

    A new travel report from Booking.com found that 76% of respondents hope to embrace sustainable travel plans over the next year. The survey also found that many travelers are looking into more ways to reduce their impacts while traveling, from reusing linens to turning off the AC in their hotels and other accommodations. In the […]