Groups these days are goin' green like other types of travelers. Sustainability means many things to many people: carbon off-setting, carpooling to save on fuel, choosing environmentally-friendly hotels, packing out what you pack in while hiking or camping.
MSN published a list of top 10 green American towns with an outdoor way of life. How is this sustainable? Green surrounds these places, living local is a way of life and developing an appreciation for nature is as easy as stepping outside and breathing the clean, fresh air.
Looking for an alternative to noisy cities and tourist-packed destinations? Gather a group together for a family or friendship reunion at any of these off-beat U.S. towns:
- Lake Placid, New York
- Hood River, Oregon
- McCall, Idaho
- Salida, Colorado
- Boone, North Carolina
- Livingston, Montana
- Ely, Minnesota
- Davis, West Virginia
- Bethel, Maine
- Haines, Alaska
The top 10 list from MSN is courtesy of co-authors Sarah Tuff and Greg Melville based on research from their book "101 Best Outdoor Towns: Unspoiled Places to Visit, Live & Play."
I'd agree with anything in Montana.
I went there once when I was a child.
Some of the most amazing scenery in North America IMO. Great list!
Rich
Posted by: Richard | May 19, 2008 at 04:15 PM