Green Spots: Earth Friendly Family Vacations

GreenSpotsLandingPageWe've got spots - green spots that are both earth friendly and family friendly. Our list includes places, products, tours, services and people that care about the future of our planet. Our green companies and green destinations provide families with exceptional vacation options that tread lightly on the earth as well as demonstrating respect cultures and 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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Jamaica: A Family Vacation Idea - Meet-the-People Program.

What many families love most about Jamaica is the warmth of our people. Which is why visitors are invited to join “Meet-the-People,” a program made possible by the generosity of Jamaicans eager to share the sounds and sights of their island paradise. [Read More]

USA: Pure Family Fun - Take a North American Wildlife Safari at a National Wildlife Refuge.

Sleigh rides amidst thousands of elk wintering in Wyoming; trolley tours of bison roaming newly restored prairie in Colorado; a drive along lakes and marshes in Florida where alligators are commonly seen. These are just some of the opportunities national wildlife refuges offer visitors who want to see charismatic wild animals in their natural habitats. [Read More]

USA: National Wildlife Refuges, Island and Beach Vacation Spots – Cheap, Easy, and Naturally Fun for Families.

Taking a green beach vacation just got easier and definitely cheaper. From Alaska to Puerto Rico and Pennsylvania to Oregon’s coast, the NWR island locations welcome visitors, not just the birds. [Read More]

USA: National Parks - Mix Family Fun and Culture.

With summer rapidly approaching, travelers are planning their vacation destinations. Considering the national parks but want more than awe-inspiring scenery and wildlife? Looking for a non-traditional, less-crowded destination? The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has selected ten parks that highlight America's cultural heritage and diversity, and encourages everyone to visit and help protect our National Park System. [Read More]

Mexico: Cancun, Eco-Tourism for the Kids at Gran Caribe Real Cancun.

The Gran Caribe Real Cancun in Mexico, a deluxe all-inclusive resort, located in the heart of the Cancun Hotel Zone, has been “quietly” leading the conservation effort of Tabasco turtles while restoring its beachfront property. Guests have the opportunity to discover one of the best kept secrets of the destination, being in direct contact with wildlife in its most authentic and natural environment. [Read More]

USA: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuges – Monarch Madness.

Hundreds of national wildlife refuges and a host of programs by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protect and restore monarch butterfly habitat, monitor their transcontinental migration, and teach thousands of school children about their unique migration from Mexico through the United States on to Canada – and then back again. [Read More]

Colorado: Glenwood Springs, Hawaiian-Style Surfboard Paddling on the Colorado River.

The Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers have long been popular water-based playgrounds for boaters, anglers, kayakers, river-rafters and even inner-tubers. But a new sport has made its way to the waterways in and around Glenwood Springs: stand-up paddling. [Read More]

California: Half Moon Bay, Ritz Carlton – Preserving Montara Mountain.

This summer, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay will be able to assist the local community while vacationing. [Read More]

USA: National Wildlife Refuge Offers Short Stops in Wild Places - Pennsylvania, Maryland, Minnesota, Colorado, and California.

Flight delays, missed flights or time to spare, threaten to mix up your family vacation breakout of the airport - wildlife and wilderness is only minutes away. From Philadelphia, Baltimore and Minneapolis to Denver and San Diego there are fresh air options not far from airport chaos. A delayed flight out of Philadelphia International Airport does not have to mean a long afternoon of shopping for souvenirs or squirming in a terminal seat - wilderness is just one train stop away. [Read More]

Colorado: Aspen, The Gant - Fit Family Summer Scavenger Hunt.

Imagine gently gather two kids and two adults, sprinkle a little sunshine on a mountain-peak blue skyline, revel in the laughter as you scramble throughout town in search of fun and adventure, and end a busy day snuggled softly into a comfy bed. Fresh air, fun activities and togetherness all in one summer family vacation package. [Read More]

Colorado: Aspen, The Gant - Green and Family Friendly.

Set on five beautifully landscaped acres at the foot of Aspen Mountain, The Gant is a self-contained condominium resort. Located only three blocks from the heart of downtown Aspen The Gant provides guests with easy access to more than 200 shops, restaurants and clubs. Aspen ranks among the top Colorado family resorts, offering a wide variety of camps, nature programs and activities designed just for families with children. [Read More]

California: Half Moon Bay, Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay Resort and Spa – Elegance, Luxury, and Family Friendly.

Set atop an ocean bluff overlooking 50 miles of rugged California coastline, the scenic spa and golf resort is the perfect destination for a splendid family getaway. [Read More]

USA: United States Fish & Wildlife Service - "Howl"-O-Ween Fun Abounds on National Wildlife Refuges.

It is dusk, the Saturday before Halloween. Dozens of adults and children stand on a gravel road, surrounded by the trees and wetland bogs of Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in eastern North Carolina. They are silent; listening intently. If they are lucky, they will hear it-the sound of a red wolf calling in the distance. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
ACE Adventure Resort

ACE is the spot for all your family adventures filled with fun. [Read More]

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Kingsley Pines Family Vacation Camp

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FarmStays in Oregon

Bring the kids, enjoy life on a real farm, ranch or vineyard! [Read More]

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Purity Spring Resort

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

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Otter Tail Country

Loons, Lakes and Friendly People. Sound like heaven? Join us in Otter Tail Country - the best part of Minnesota. [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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Virginia Beach Green Spots

Here in Virginia Beach, being green just comes naturally. Check out our beach vacation spots. [Read More]

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Austin Lehman Family Adventure Tours

Family adventure vacations begin with us. [Read More]

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Sleep’s Cabins

Stay with us, step back in time and experience the best of magnificent Lake Pend O'reille. [Read More]

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Bryce Canyon Resort

Experience the splendor of Utah’s national parks, national monuments and state parks at our doorstep. [Read More]

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Flamingo Beach Resort

Family Fun Costa Rica Style! [Read More]

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Wild Life Adventure on the Space Coast

Enjoy the Brevard Zoo, an airboat, pontoon boat or kayak ride with your clan; wild and natural. [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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Chesnut Bay Resort

Located in northeast Alabama on Lake Weiss inviting families to the best vacation ever! [Read More]

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Delta Lodge in the North Woods

Relax in our large, deluxe cabins and enjoy easy access to great North Country outdoor recreation. [Read More]

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