Yellowstone Ecotourism

One of our country's most treasured resources, Yellowstone National Park was founded on the fundamentals of natural resource preservation. From its initial establishment the national park stands as an example of preserving and sharing nature not only today but years from now. The fact that there is no other place on earth like Yellowstone makes ecotourism a priority for all who enjoy natures beauty.

The National Park Service has always kept preservation for the land known for its natural wonders a top priority since the Organic Act of 1916. But protecting and enhancing the wonders and wildlife is not just up to the park officials; it is something that all visitors to the area need to consider. Every visitor to the Greater Yellowstone area should take into consideration the sustainable travel practices offered by the lodging properties, tour companies and local organizations. By utilizing the ecotourism and guidelines outlined below and following your own ethical standards we can all work together to protect what nature intended us to enjoy.

-Do your homework. Research hotels and tour companies that have ecotourism policies in place..
-Look for a lodging property that has eco friendly standards.
-Choose eco minded activities. Biking, hiking, whitewater rafting and kayaking can be green activities,
depending on the tour operator.
-Respect your environment. Leave a minimal impact on your surroundings so that others may enjoy it for years to come.
-Request paperless communication. Invoicing and receipts can all be done electronically.
-Go local. Support local companies and organizations that employ environmentally sensible practices.
-Sustainable is always the better choice. Doing what you can for a better tomorrow just makes sense.

For more eco friendly travel tips visit our Ecotourism Pages at ALLTrips.com.

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