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Washington, D.C. may be one of the most accessible cities in the country in terms of public transportation. If you can take the Metro or the bus to Dupont Circle, the Capitol, Georgetown, the (National) Mall, or even (Mazza Gallerie shopping) mall, why can’t you take public transportation to a campsite? Turns out [...]

Elizabeth and I headed to the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC in mid-May for a day-long retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Even though the Arboretum is in DC, it’s quiet and peaceful. And we were lucky enough to catch some of the azaleas in bloom. The weather was perfect - [...]

One minute I was walking my bike across busy West Georgia Street, the next I was cruising past totem poles with the ocean breeze in my hair. With its 1,000 acres of luscious grass, giant trees, goose-filled lakes, and gorgeous ocean views, Stanley Park is a green haven in a metropolitan city.
And if you’re lucky [...]

Now we’re moving into the homestretch of our 25 Days to Green Travel series with tips for traveling green on the way home.
At the end of my study abroad trip to Russia, I found myself scrambling to find souvenirs for family and friends back home. Fortunately, I stumbled upon a market and found awesome locally-made [...]

Being a green traveler means more than just taking public transportation, sleeping in a eco hotel, and using a water bottle; it also means being respectful and responsible when taking pictures.
Every traveler who takes photos and every photographer who travels needs to be sensitive to the local culture. Here are some tips to help [...]

As a lover of nature, especially animals, I set out to learn everything I could about being respectful while watching wildlife.
You know what I found out?
Everything I need to know about watching wildlife I learned in kindergarten.
Keep your hands to yourself. Don’t touch animals, their nests, babies, etc.

photo credit: Chalky Lives
Don’t feed the animals. [...]

The great thing about traveling is once you’re at your destination, it’s much easier to be green. Most of your carbon consumption comes from the actual travel itself. That’s not to say that if you’ve done your best to be a green traveler getting there (who says you can’t bike around the world?) [...]

Bringing your furry friend along on a camping trip can be a great experience, but traveling with a pet means thinking your pet’s environmental impacts, too. Before you head for the woods, make sure you’re prepared for green travel with your dog.

photo by Laertes

Plan ahead. Camping is one of the most environmentally-friend ways to [...]

As you might have noticed, the weather recently has been nothing short of strange (or scary - take your pick). And with increasing temperatures in even far-north regions of the world, ski resort owners are among those hit hardest by global warming.
Sunday’s Washington Post had a short but solid article on ski resorts feeling the [...]