How to Spend the Perfect Winter Weekend in Lake George, NY

Located 3.5 hours from New York City, at the southeast base of the Adirondack Mountains, is Lake George, New York. A town named after a lake that Thomas Jefferson claimed was “…without comparison, the most beautiful water (he) ever saw.” Nicknamed the Queen of American Lakes, tourists and locals alike have flocked to the shores …

25 Ways to Make your Valentine’s Day More Sustainable

Valentine’s Day has many historical roots in Catholic and Roman celebrations about fertility, love, birds, and the coming spring. Popularized by English poets, Valentine’s letters were shared as far back as the Middle Ages. By the 1700s, Valentine’s Day was becoming popularly celebrated. Today, Valentine’s Day is a wonderful way to celebrate love, not only …

Quotes from Black Environmental Leaders

Quotes from Black Environmental Leaders that will Inspire You

Although many more Americans are exploring our national parks and public lands than ever before, an ever-widening diversity gap exists when it comes to who has access to the outdoors. Data shows that people of color are far less likely to take part in nature-based activities such as visiting state and national parks. In order …

How to be more Culturally Aware and Honor Indigenous People when Traveling in the USA

Many Americans are embarking on domestic vacations this week, and according to Forbes, the greatest anticipated travel trend for 2021 is a surge in domestic and “staycation” travel.  As we explore the picturesque towns, idyllic countrysides, and beautiful landscapes of the United States, doing our best to consider and reduce the social and environmental impacts …