Do Your Part - Vacations & Staycations

• A Better Travel Bag

  

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  Who doesn't love a little vacation? And, you can Do Your Part during your next getaway by picking a smarter piece of luggage! The best choice is to use the bags and suitcases you already have. But, if you need some new pieces there are plenty of eco-friendly options. There is a line made by Heys USA which is tough, durable and best of all made from 100% recycled plastic. As a bonus, you can (More)

• Planes, Trains or Automobiles?

  

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  Planning the perfect getaway can be a blast. And, there are easy ways to Do Your Part as you decide how to get to your perfect destination. There's a super simple way to determine whether you should travel by car, train or plane. Just go to TripFootprint.com and enter your location, where you're going and with how many people. The site quickly and scientifically calculates which mode of transportation will (More)

• Filthy Beaches

  

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  Who doesn't enjoy a trip to the beach? The ocean, the sand, and oh yeah worries about water pollution! Thousands of U.S. beaches are closed each year because it just isn't safe for swimmers to be surrounded by toxic water. But there are ways to Do Your Part to know what's in the water and help protect our fabulous vacation spots! Even if you live hundreds of miles away from the beach what you do at home can have a real impact on our oceans! Remember, what we let (More)

• Find Your Eco-Destination

  

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  Really, who wouldn't want to go on a dream American vacation? Now, more than ever, there are incredible ways to Do Your Part while you and your family experience new places. It's called eco-tourism and it means traveling to natural places while creating the least impact on the environment as possible. It also means supporting the local community while you're there. You can find destinations on every continent but there are plenty of adventures to be had here at (More)

• Get a Deal on Getting Away!

  

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  Do Your Part when you plan your next escape. Many of us want to go away on vacation but we don't want to put a big dent in our wallet! How about heading to a National Park? They are breathtakingly beautiful, inexpensive and are perfect for most everyone in your family. It's easy to map out your trip! For example, if I want to stay close to my home in North Carolina, I can check out all my options on NPS.gov. I (More)