Green Spots: Earth Friendly Family Vacations

GreenSpotsLandingPageWe've got spots - green spots, earth friendly and family friendly places to vacation. Our list includes places, products, tours, services and people that care about the future of our planet. By their conscious business actions the world is a better place. Our green companies lead by example providing families with exceptional vacation options that benefit of the environment, tread lightly on the earth, respect cultures and local people. They are companies with policies to encourage sustainability, making the future more promising for everyone. (Montana image provided by Austin Lehman Family Adventures.)
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USA: Family Camps – Why Should Kids Have All the Fun?

Family camp is similar to summer camps for kids but for the whole family gets in on the fun. The lodgings are basic, meals and many activities are included and the experience is easy on the family vacation budget. [Read More]

Maine: Washington, Medomak Family Camp – Rowing, Campfire Stories, and Never Ending Family Fun.

If you are browsing for a summer camp for your children and the descriptions make you wish to be a camper yourself, wish no more. Reserve a week at Medomak and stay on for campfires, yoga, arts & crafts, hiking, stargazing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, blueberry picking, tennis, sculling and rowing. Sharing in the fun will make summer camp memories even better. [Read More]

Minnesota: Otter Tail Country, Family Vacation Ideas - Lakes, Loons, and No Lines - Except for Fishing.

Families can escape to Otter Tail County no matter what season, and enjoy a delightful family vacation without worrying about crowds or stress. It is a secret family vacation spot with cabins, B & Bs, lodges and resorts tucked away in the woods by lakes and streams or at the edge of a flower covered meadow. Some roads have no names and every other car has a boat or a canoe. Lakes yield fish and nights make star gazing exceptional - no schedules required, having fun is easy. [Read More]

Tours: Thomson Family Adventures, Family Trips - Fun, Easy, and Amazing.

Imagine taking a family adventure vacation created by families for families, one that makes it easy to get away, have fun, create memories. Think about sharing one of a kind experiences with your children or grandchildren like hiking in a Costa Rican cloud forest, cruising the Galapagos Islands, gazing at the Pyramids of Giza, witnessing the amazing wildlife of Tanzania, or counting stars in Morocco. [Read More]

Britain: Cornwall, The National Trust Celebrates Alice in Wonderland.

Magical gardens, interactive theatre, and a great story, don’t miss out on an eight-month celebration of Tim Burton’s new Alice in Wonderland movie at The National Trust’s Antony House in Cornwall near Plymouth. It’s pure family fun. [Read More]

Tours: Austin Lehman Family Vacation Adventures – Stress Free, Fun, and “Green”.

Anyone blessed with energetic, half-crazed children knows that family vacations can be exhausting and stressful. Vacations should be worthwhile, restful, and natural bonding experiences. And in a perfect world family vacations should be earth friendly, sort of green yet fun. [Read More]

Canada: Calgary, Alberta – The Dinosaurs are Alive at the Calgary Zoo.

A roar is in the air for 2010! On February 5, the Zoo’s Prehistoric Park came to life as Dinosaurs Alive! opened to the public. The spectacular new exhibit, featuring 20 new life-size animatronic dinosaurs that look and sound incredibly real is sure to thrill children and adults alike – but the exhibit is only open until October. [Read More]

USA: Program Pairs Bike Rentals with Rail-Trails across United States.

Two fundamentals of recreation have come together as nationwide bike rental network RentaBikeNow.com joins forces with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), which drives the conversion of former railroad lines into recreational paths. [Read More]

USA: American Girl’s New 2010 Girl of the Year Inspires Kids to Connect with Nature Through Outdoor Play.

Has childhood play officially moved indoors? Convincing research shows that today’s children spend less time playing outdoors than any previous generation, leading to inactivity and increases in childhood obesity, attention deficit disorders, and even depression. [Read More]

California: San Diego Zoo, Taking the Plunge with the New Polar Bear Exhibit.

The newly renovated and expanded state-of-the-art Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge opens March 26, 2010. The exhibit will provide visitors with a fascinating, hands-on way to experience what it could be like living as a polar bear in the Arctic. [Read More]

Ohio: Warren County, Defining American History with Stories from the Heart.

In Lebanon, Ohio an American history lesson comes alive with a southwest Ohio re-enactor who provides a believable escape to freedom experience as “Sadie”, a slave girl. She narrates her story for visitors of all ages to absorb.   [Read More]

Nevada: Reno, Rafting at the Truckee River Whitewater Park.

Whitewater is a perennial favorite summertime activity in Reno. Although "Park” is a rather misleading name because it is still the natural river, but the concrete barriers were removed, specially designed “drop pools” were constructed out of rocks and natural materials and the two channels of the river now run around an island, Wingfield Park, that boasts an outdoor amphitheater and park setting. [Read More]

Nevada: Four Seasons of Family Friendly Vacation Ideas.

Nevada offers a cornucopia of family fun, year-round, both indoors and outdoors. In all four seasons there are great places to explore and adventures to discover. [Read More]

England: London, Kew Gardens – Escape Grey Skies at the Tropical Extravaganza Festival.

London during the winter holidays can be exciting. Family festivities in and around the city abound. One of my favorite outings – the perfect country escape any time of year - is up the Thames at Kew Gardens. [Read More]

Southern West Virginia: Beckley, Family Vacation Fun - Free or Almost Free.

It’s not just college kids looking for free stuff anymore. For all of us attempting to create a family vacation on a budget it is useful to know where to find free or almost free family fun. [Read More]

Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Flamingo Beach Resort and Spa – Color Your Family Vacation Green.

Earth friendly describes Costa Rica so it is not surprising to find a commitment to environmental sustainability in combination with a family friendly atmosphere at Flamingo Beach Resort and Spa. [Read More]

Ohio: Warren County, Go Ziplining with Your Kids.

Thrilling, cool and fun tree top soaring is becoming popular among families wishing to see Mother Nature from a squirrel’s eye view. We have written about zipline adventures in Hawaii, Colorado, Costa Rica, St. Lucia, and Ontario. The latest on our soar and explore list Ozone Zipline Adventures in Ohio. [Read More]

California: San Diego North, Free or Almost Free Family Vacation Fun.

Southern California has awesome beaches, delightful climate and plenty of great family vacation activities including SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, Wild Animal Park, and Scripps. Fun right? But we found a slew of fun and free family friendly things to do that may not be on your family vacation radar screen. Our list includes guided nature walks, puppet making, culture quests, stargazing, owl prowls and art encounters. [Read More]

Florida: Apalachicola, Franklin County’s Natural Escape - Fishing, Kayaking, and Beach Time.

If the goal is a low-maintenance family getaway in a natural setting then environmentally serene and ecologically-rich Franklin County is definitely an option. Just south of the Alabama/Georgia State line confluence and in the vicinity of Tallahassee you will find plenty of places and activities ideal for both the creative as well as the nature-appreciating family. [Read More]

Florida: Fort Myers/Naples, SunStream Hotels & Resorts - Family, Luxury and Eco-Friendly.

With natural, lightly developed white sand beach at the front door and raw Everglades wilderness at its back, Southwest Florida takes a rare stance among exotic wild things and their unique semi-tropical habitat. The destination tops the list for travelers on a quest to become one with extraordinary nature. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Wildland, Family Adventures in Newfoundland

St. John’s Family Wildlife Adventure – Vikings, whales, salmon, puffins, and family fun. [Read More]

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Pine Mountain, Georgia: Callaway Gardens The Summer Family Adventure

Enjoy the perfect for a Georgia family vacation, Southern summer reunion, or multigenerational getaway beginning in May. [Read More]

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Florida's Space Coast Getaway

Take your family on a 3 Day getaway along Florida's Space Coast. [Read More]

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Deer Lodge, Montana: Gold West Country Family Adventures

Lively western spirit can be found here. [Read More]

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Raymond, Maine: Kingsley Pines Vacation Camp

Join us for an unforgettable week of family fun! [Read More]

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Florida Eco-Safaris

Come zipline with us! Perfect for families of all ages. [Read More]

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Horseshoe Valley, Ontario: Carriage Ridge Resort

Away for the holidays with the family. [Read More]

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Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village

Think green and save up to 30% on your family vacation. [Read More]

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Multiple Places, United States: Feather Down – Back to basics fun for families.

Enjoy your own Feather Down farm stay adventure. [Read More]

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Madison, New Hampshire: Purity Spring Resort

Get ready for the perfect family vacation. [Read More]

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Las Vegas, Nevada: Desert Rose Resort

Family Friendly Summer Special!Go Green & Save. [Read More]

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Leesburg, Alabama: Chesnut Bay Resort

Our new resort on beautiful Lake Weiss welcomes families to the best vacation ever in northeast Alabama! [Read More]

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Berlin, Wisconsin: Countryside Lodge Magnuson Hotel

A perfect place for a family visit to Central Wisconsin. [Read More]

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Iron River, Wisconsin: Delta Lodge in the North Woods

Relax in our large, deluxe cabins and enjoy easy access to such North Country outdoor recreation as canoeing, kayaking, swimming, boating, golfing, hunting and world class fishing. [Read More]

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Steinhatchee Landing Resort

Here’s the deal - stay four nights for the price of two. [Read More]

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