Peaceful and Laid-Back Southern Style: Grand Rivers, Ky.
“Not only is Grand Rivers (Ky.) a great family destination, but it’s a great destination for all ages,” says Kim Kraemer, executive director of Grand Rivers Tourism.
Located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley (the only community to do so), Grand Rivers is described by Kraemer as having “small town charm that’s big on the outdoors.”
And that small statement speaks volumes.
You see, Grand Rivers serves as the northern entrance to Lake Between the Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area....
July 30th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: boating, eco friendly travel, getaway, kentucky lake, lake barkley, outdoor, outdoor activity
Mexican Ecotourism at Palace Resorts
Mexico takes environmental matters very seriously and maintains that most of the country’s protected areas and biosphere reserves remain off-limit to tourists. As ecotourism grows more popular, there is an increasing number of properties that are committing to protecting the natural state of our planet while providing an enjoyable experience for travelers.
Palace Resorts is a prime example of this and, now that they have signed up to EarthCheck, (an environmental sustainability program) they...
March 28th, 2010 | Jeanne Dupuis | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: eco friendly travel, ecotourism, mexico luxury
35 eco-friendly travel tips – travel green!
Planning your eco-vacation…
Know that where you visit and stay does make a difference. If you choose an eco-friendly hotel or other destination you’re making a statement that this is what matters to consumers.
Choose an eco-friendly hotel, hostel, or resort.
Consider a volunteer trip with an eco-organization.
Plan an eco-friendly all-inclusive bus trip.
Pick a trip that gets your family out into nature vs. out into an urban setting.
Travel as close to home as possible.
Before you...
July 26th, 2009 | Jennifer | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: best green travel tips, eco friendly travel, green travel tips, how to green your travel, how to green your vacation, how to travel green, travel green
100 Days of Summer: Spending Time at Georgia State Parks
What does the largest waterfall east of the Mississippi, the longest covered bridge in it original location, a town dating back to the 1700s located beneath a lake and the only house FDR built have in common?
Unable to figure out the connection? Well, while it’s definitely an interesting list of items, the tie that binds them together is that they all are part of Georgia State Park & Historic Sites.
Wait a minute… you mean Georgia has waterfalls?
Yes, and marshes in the southern part of...
July 1st, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: eco friendly travel, Get Outdoors, Southern-Byways, state parks, Things to See in Georgia
100 Days of Summer: Kick Back with a Ranch Vacation
Horseback riding. Cattle drives. White water rafting. Canoeing. Cook-outs.
The above sounds like a checklist for summer, doesn’t it? You know, in a way it is, but not in the sense you think it is. See, that list above is just some of the activities you can participate in while vacationing at a guest ranch.
Yes, there’s a little bit of the West in the South.
Of course, you’ll find many guest ranches in Texas (that’s a given.) For instance, there’s the Running-R Ranch in Bandera, where...
June 15th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: eco friendly travel, Get Outdoors, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Arkansas, Things to See in Florida, Things to See in Georgia, Things to See in Missouri, Things to See in North Carolina, Things to See in Tennessee, Things to See in Texas, Things to See in Virginia
Tales from the Road: Exploring Two Very Different State Parks
No doubt about it, last Saturday’s weather along the Florida Panhandle was perfect. And for me that only meant one thing, time to explore the outdoors. I had two places on my agenda that were must-sees: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Eden Gardens State Park. Both state parks are as different as they can be, but they both represent the nature beauty of the area.
Located on scenic Highway 30-A, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is perhaps best known for having the most intact coastal ecosystem...
April 28th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: eco friendly travel, eco-tourism, Florida Panhandle, outdoors, road trip, state parks, Things to See in Florida, Travelogues, vacation, Weekend Trip
Tales from the Road: Returning Back to Nature at the Beach
It’s only fitting that for Earth Day that I talk about the ways I communed with nature during my visit to Panama City Beach, Fla.
If you haven’t figured it out by now, I really enjoy finding places of natural beauty in destinations and while at the beach this past weekend, I spent time in two such places.
One of them was St. Andrews State Park, located on the east end of Panama City Beach. Here you can discover a great combination of beaches, marshes and pinewoods. Spend the morning...
April 22nd, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: eco friendly travel, eco-tourism, Florida Panhandle, road trip, Southern-Byways, state parks, Things to See in Florida, Travelogues, vacation
Tales from the Road: Taking a (Air) Ride on Lake Tohopekaliga
One of the things I love most about the central Florida area is its natural beauty. Best described as true Old Florida, what you see here, you won’t see anywhere else in the state.
And the best part is that in this area there are so many opportunities for you to experience the outdoors.
Just in Kissimmee alone, there’s the new zipline safari at Forever Florida, horse backing riding with Horse World Stables, hot air balloon rides, numerous hiking trails and well, you get the idea.
While...
April 15th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: eco friendly travel, eco-tourism, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Florida, Tours, Travelogues, vacation, Weekend Trip
Get Outdoors…Zip Through Central Florida
“Traveling 20 mph in a car isn’t very fast, but flying by the trees at 20 mph is a different feeling,” comments Matt Duda, director of sales and marketing, as he describes the Zipline Safari, the newest eco-attraction at Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida in St. Cloud.
When you step away from the theme parks and other manmade attractions in this area, you can discover another side of the Sunshine State you might not have known existed. And Florida EcoSafaris at Forever...
January 15th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 4Filed under: Attractions, eco friendly travel, eco-tourism, Get Out, Get Outdoors, Going Green in the South, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Florida
Tales from the Road: Welcome to Redfish Village
Special beach experience. Now, as a frequent beach-goer as myself, I take that statement to heart. But what does it mean? To me, it means having that one (or more) experience(s) that can’t be duplicated anywhere else.
Like at Redfish Village, located in Blue Mountain Beach along 30-A/Beaches of South Walton.
I could go into elaborate detail about the condos, the pool area (heated pool, by the way), or the shops (definitely get a chicken box from Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken and a cup...
November 25th, 2008 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: accomodation, beach, eco friendly travel, Florida Panhandle, nature, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Florida
Going Green in the South: Beaches of South Walton, Florida
Here’s a bit of trivia for you. What state, in 2008, has 37 beaches that have received Blue Wave certification by the Clean Beaches Council (CBC)?
Obviously, if you’re reading this blog, it must be a southern state, so that should narrow it down for you.
Still unsure?
Well, the answer is Florida. And did you know that nearly half of those 37 beaches happen to be in the Beaches of South Walton. That’s right, the 14 beach communities as well as the three state parks have been certified...
November 17th, 2008 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beach, eco friendly travel, eco-tourism, Florida Panhandle, Going Green in the South, green travel, Southern-Byways, Things to See in Florida
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