Friday, February 5, 2010

National Parks: Grand Adventure in Your Own Backyard

Imagine if you had a spectacular vacation destination virtually outside your back door. Well, you do. Before you book an overseas airline ticket for this year’s vacation, look into your U.S National Parks.

Celebrate local heritage and experience colorful history while you explore the breathtaking gorges of the Grand Canyon, the stirring battlefields of Gettysburg, the ancient ruins at Mesa Verde, the remarkable giants of the Redwood forests, and other wonders that are preserved in nearly 400 U.S. National Parks.

For over 90 years, National Park Service has protected endangered animals, preserved archaeological sites, and restored historical landmarks for the enjoyment of the American people. Why not take advantage of the history and nature the National Park Service has preserved just for you?

Find a National Park near you at NPS.gov

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Volunteer Vacations: Restore Your Soul and Your World

Whether you dream of forging rugged mountain trails or building sea turtle nurseries in a warm tropical setting, you can make your next trip more fulfilling by going on a volunteer vacation.

Interact with a new culture while you help preserve it. Global Aware develops short-term volunteer programs to promote cultural awareness and sustainability in 15 different countries. The diverse programs offered include teaching English to children in Thailand, cleaning rivers in Jamaica, and building homes in Romania. Find out more at GlobeAware.org

Make a difference with critical environmental issues – biodiversity, coral reef health, indigenous cultures, sustainability, habitat loss, and climate change – when you participate in an Earthwatch program. Earthwatch actively works with people worldwide to maintain environmental sustainability through research, education programs, and conservation projects. Visit Earthwatch.org to learn more.

Protect and enjoy nature when you take a backpacking trip with the American Hiking Society. Volunteering with the Hiking Society offers infinite opportunities for people to appreciate the wilderness, renew themselves, and establish a lifetime of fitness, while preserving trails for future generations. Learn more at AmericanHiking.org

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Hotel Terra: Where Luxury Comes Naturally

Picture yourself after a day of skiing at Jackson Hole, wrapped in a 100% organic cotton bathrobe, sipping fair trade coffee, while warming up at a gas fireplace in your hotel room. Hotel Terra gives luxury a whole new meaning: sustainability.

From recycled roof shingles to a water conservation system and energy efficient lighting, Hotel Terra is part of a new generation of hotels that strive to reduce their carbon footprint. This hip, low-impact hotel offers guests an eco-friendly alternative to the typical five-star hotel by combining deluxe boutique services with sustainable building and operating practices.

Replenish your spirit and body all year round at Hotel Terra’s Chill Spa, a six-room treatment center that includes an outdoor-rooftop hot tub and deck that overlooks the spectacular Jackson Hole wilderness.

To book your room, visit Hotel Terra.

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