Eco-Tourism

Eco-Tourism

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  • Great inns open only to those with good hiking shoes

    Great inns open only to those with good hiking shoes

    Fri, Oct 16, 2009 11:22 PM by Catie Leary

    Tired of cruise ship pollution, frozen airplane food, or hours driving in a gas-guzzling car to get to your favorite vacation spot? Why not try a weekend getaway that provides relaxation and encourages a healthy lifestyle.

  • Eco-photos: April 21st

    Eco-photos: April 21st

    Fri, Oct 16, 2009 11:21 PM by Devereaux Bell

    A look at what's going on in thee green world today. 

  • Travel industry prepares for flu season

    Fri, Oct 09, 2009 2:28 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch

    Hand washing and other commonsense techniques are heavily touted as ways to reduce spread of illness.

  • How can hotels go green?

    Thu, Oct 08, 2009 7:37 PM by E.B. Solomont

    Eco-friendly hotels are putting recycling bins under the desk and water filters in the bathroom. The days of tiny shampoo bottles are numbered.

  • Destination of the Week: Chicago

    Sat, Oct 03, 2009 5:46 AM by Hilary Evans

    A green revolution is sweeping through the Windy City.

  • Surfer surfing.

    New Zealand surfer survives tsunami by riding giant wave

    Fri, Oct 02, 2009 1:55 PM

    A student and his fellow surfers used their skills to ride the giant waves to safety after a deadly tsunami struck Samoa.

  • Destination of the Week: Bangkok

    Sat, Sep 26, 2009 5:25 AM by Josh Lew

    Thailand's capital has cut its air pollution in half, built a mass transit system and embraced natural gas over coal -- turning the city's brown haze into a green glaze.

  • A walk in the national park

    Wed, Sep 23, 2009 3:29 AM by Matt Hickman

    In honor of National Parks Week in New York City, MNN got a behind-the-scenes tour of three sites people don't usually think of when they hear national parks.

  • Whose money moves the transportation bill?

    Mon, Sep 21, 2009 1:01 PM by Siel Ju

    Why does so much money go towards building freeways? Lobbyists help shape our transportation bill to fund the usual projects.

  • Destination of the Week: Providence, R.I.

    Sat, Sep 19, 2009 7:03 AM by Leah Koenig

    Rhode Island's capital packs a big green punch for a small state.

  • How can I have a green family vacation?

    Thu, Sep 17, 2009 5:02 AM by Chanie Kirschner

    To lessen your gang's impact on the environment, take the train, stay at a green hotel, or even stay right at home.

  • What's the bathroom etiquette when you go camping?

    Mon, Sep 14, 2009 6:11 AM by Matt Hickman

    Get ready to dig a few holes, or if you're really roughing it, take your waste with you.

  • Destination of the Week: Ottawa

    Sat, Sep 12, 2009 9:29 AM by Josh Lew

    Canada's capital city embraces its natural environment -- where else could you ice skate to work in March and bicycle past 300,000 tulips in May?

  • DIY crafts meet car-free travel

    Tue, Sep 08, 2009 6:54 AM by Siel Ju

    Need a last minute eco-friendly gift for a baby shower? Knit booties on the bus!

  • Destination of the Week: Lake Oconee, Ga.

    Sat, Sep 05, 2009 12:22 PM by Lori Johnston

    This lakeside resort area, attractive to athletes and celebrities, embraces its natural setting.

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