As summer comes to an end, we are reminded that Autumn’s cooler days are ideal to EcoConsciously experience the natural splendor ahead. Go forth on your adventures, and be sure to pack your travel bag with the planet in mind. Remember to leave no trace, and always be mindful of the area’s ecosystems! Check out these tips and locations if you’re looking for inspiration:
Traveling in the less popular months not only makes it possible to pack more fun into the budget, but it can also give you the opportunity to have more exclusive experiences, whether that be more intimate tour groups or a beach all to yourself.
Tip: If your family is the only one on the tour bus or boat ride, you might be brought to secret areas that the guides wouldn’t normally explore with a larger group!
If you’re visiting a tropical area, you will experience lower temperatures and various differences in the ecosystem in this time of year. Migrations, land animal behaviors, water temperatures, and tree turning are some things to keep in mind when you look for the right place to visit!
Be EcoConscious While Pinpointing a Destination
When doing research for an area to visit for vacation, look for areas with ecosystems that are well-protected, where you can feel comfortable navigating the habitats of the local plant and animal life without fear of disrupting them. Some areas put forth more effort into sustainable and environmentally-friendly city planning and habitat protection systems, so supporting communities that care will give you a good chance of protecting the planet while you travel throughout it.
Understanding which animals shouldn’t be approached, which areas are off-bounds for regrowth seasons, and whether fires are acceptable in the season will all help the local ecosystems. Be sure to bring your own trash bag on adventures for your own waste, and so that you can clean up any other human trash you find along the way. Protecting animals, their drinking sources, and the health of the water tables starts with you!
Consider these great destinations this fall!
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