EcoTourism
Jackson Hole claims to be the "last of the west." While standing by this motto, this mountain town is also looking to promote their ecotourism efforts and sustainability. Everything from supporting local business to carbon offsets and eco friendly activities are efforts that have been taken to preserve the natural beauty we all enjoy.
Bring the whole family for an outdoor educational activity. Hiking, canoe trips, bird banding.
Professional Innskeeper Chef in residence, private decks and fireplaces in a gorgeous location!
Y'stone and Grand Teton Park Tours. Close-up viewing of wildlife, half-day, full & overnight trips.
Slopeside Eco-Boutique Hotel: fine cuisine, SPA & 4th night free. Conde Nast Traveler "Hot Hotel".The Jackson Hole valley consists of such natural wonders like the magnificent Snake River, the towering Teton mountain range, access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National parks and the Gros Ventres range just to name a few. Ecotourism in the Jackson area is not just up to the locals, it is something that all visitors to the area need to consider. By utilizing the ecotourism 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 Eco Tourism 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.
For more eco friendly travel tips visit our ALLTrips.com Ecotourism Pages.
We welcome any comments or questions that you may as well as further information and resources that we may have overlooked. Please feel free to share your opinions and reviews by contacting us at eco@verticalmedia.com. Thank you for helping us to tread lightly!
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