Travel Moment

It's the season for vacations for many people and if you are able to take a trip this year, or any time, I suggest you think about making your travel eco-friendly. Here are a few tips to help you along the way.

First, how about a hotel that is saving water and energy? Go to greenhotels.org/greeninglodge.htm.

Next there is busstation.net, traintravel.com or www.subwaynavigator.com as an alternative to renting a car. These sites will give you schedules and routes.

Then, to offset the carbon dioxide emissions generated through air travel there is travelgreener.com, myclimate.org/EN, or betterworldclub.com/links/offsets.htm.

Lastly, by eating locally grown food as you travel, you gain a much better feel for the places you visit, as well as helping the economy of the area.

For more ideas, check out responsibletravel.com, planeta.com and ecotourism.org. All of these suggestions are from Sierra Magazine