Environmental Resources

Since acknowledging the growing need for attention to eco minded matters and preservation of our natural resources, the community surrounding the Grand Canyon has made strides to offer their visitors sustainable travel options. Ecotourism choices can have a positive if we all work together.

The magnificent Grand Canyon is world renowned for its beauty and mystery. It's almost one of the most endangered natural resources on our planet. Preservation is a main goal for many of the business and organizations who seek to protect one of nature's masterpieces.

Ecotourism and Sustainability:
Many companies can be on either side of the fence when it comes to deciding if they are an ecotourism based business versus having focus on sustainable tourism. But when it comes down to it, both make the world of difference no matter what choice is made.

Sustainable Tourism, in its entirety, is focused on sustaining and supporting the natural environment and culture through development and education to generate income and employment for the local community.

Ecotourism is a form of sustainable travel focusing more on specific areas where natural beauty and cultural heritage tend to be the main attraction. Businesses with programs focused on minimization of their impact on the natural environment can consider themselves part of the ecotourism industry.

Utah Resources
Utah State Parks - The organization to protect and preserve Utah's parks and trails.

General Resources
National Geographic Center For Sustainable Travel - The national magazine's movement towards geotourism efforts worldwide.

Leave No Trace - Education for responsible enjoyment of the outdoors everywhere.

Tread Lightly.Org - Education resources towards building outdoor ethics.

Sustainable Travel International - Ecotourism and responsible travel tips to help protect the areas we all enjoy visiting.

Clear Sky Climate Solutions - Easy to use carbon offset calculator to use while planning your next trip.

Terra Pass - Use this easy tool to calculate your Carbon Footprint for travel and everyday living.

All Trips is proud to be members of both 1% for the Tetons and 1% for the Planet.
These two organizations are dedicated to protect the natural resources we love.

Huge strides are being made in the lodging, real estate, transportation, recreational activities, retail businesses, dining and entertainment to become more sustainable. We welcome any comments, questions success stories or further information that you may have. Please share with us your opinions and reviews by contacting us at eco@verticalmedia.com. Thank you for helping us to tread lightly!

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Other Online Resources

  • Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition
    Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition strives to lower emissions and maintain clean air.
  • Living Rivers
    Living Rivers encourages the restoration of rivers in the Colorado Plateau through conservation and management strategies.
  • Northern Arizona Sustainable Living Association
    The Northern Arizona Sustainable Living Association promotes environmentally friendly lifestyles.
  • Open Space Alliance of Central Yavapai County
    The Open Space Alliance of Central Yavapai County promotes and maintains the open spaces of Prescott, Arizona.
  • Prescott Creeks
    Prescott Creeks strives to preserve, restore and celebrate the natural waterways around Prescott, Arizona.
  • Sedona Recycles
    Sedona Recycles is a community recycling center that serves Sedona and Verde Valley.
  • Shared Earth Network
    The Shared Earth Network is an environmental advocacy group in Flagstaff, Arizona.
  • Sustainable Arizona
    Sustainable Arizona is an organization in Sedona that promotes sustainable living through education and action.
  • Tortoise Group
    The Tortoise Group strives to save and improve the lives of wild desert tortoises through educating the public.

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