Winter Park Colorado Sustainable / Environmental Travel & Eco Friendly Resources

The people of Winter Park and Grand County Colorado are concerned with the future of their beloved natural paradise. Ecotourism choices made by visitors and local businesses are praised as being the turning point in preserving natures resources.

The mere distinction between ecotourism and sustainable travel is miniscule when you consider the fact that they both allow you to leave less of an impact on your destination of choice. Ecotourism, in its simplest form relates to travel experiences with nature while sustainable tourism has more of a focus on offering earth friendly services.Experts report that tourism grows between three to six percent annually. The rate of growth is among one of the reasons responsible tourism has been highly promoted throughout the entire tourism industry as our individual impact is an increasingly important issue.

Sustainable Tourism, in its entirety, is focused on sustaining and supporting the natural environment and culture through development and education to generate income and employment for the local community.

Ecotourism is a form of sustainable travel focusing more on specific areas where natural beauty and cultural heritage tend to be the main attraction. Businesses with programs focused on minimization of their impact on the natural environment can consider themselves part of the ecotourism industry.

Many businesses can say that they are a sustainable business in the fact that they support local businesses, but it is what they are actually doing that sets them apart and allows the term ecotourism to categorize them differently.

Colorado Resources
Colorado Fourteeners Initiative- A group dedicated to the preservation of the 54 peaks over 14,000 feet across Colorado.

VOC -or volunteers for Outdoor Colorado brings people together with natural resources on projects to preserve and maintain local, state and federal public lands.

The Colorado Mountain Club - An organization devoted to connecting those who love with the Colorado Rockies also acts as an advocate for preservation of the alpine regions.

General Resources
National Geographic Center For Sustainable Travel - The national magazine's movement towards geotourism efforts worldwide.

Leave No Trace - Education for responsible enjoyment of the outdoors everywhere.

Tread Lightly.Org - Education resources towards building outdoor ethics.

Sustainable Travel International - Ecotourism and responsible travel tips to help protect the areas we all enjoy visiting.

Clear Sky Climate Solutions - Easy to use carbon offset calculator to use while planning your next trip.

Terra Pass - Use this easy tool to calculate your Carbon Footprint for travel and everyday living.

ALL Trips is proud to be members of both 1% for the Tetons and 1% for the Planet.
These two organizations are dedicated to protect the natural resources we love.

Huge strides are being made in the lodging, real estate, transportation, recreational activities, retail businesses, dining and entertainment to become more sustainable. We welcome any comments, questions, success stories or further information that you may have. Please share with us your opinions and reviews by contacting us at eco@verticalmedia.com. Thank you for helping us to tread lightly!