Why not head to the outdoors and support companies that give back to earth. There are lots of companies that have a green conscience but how many of them can offer you adventure at the same time? By choosing outdoor adventure for your next vacation you will be helping your family and yourself develop an appreciation for the outdoors as well as enjoying the natural beauty of our surroundings.

The companies we are showing you here all give back whether it’s river conservation, carbon offsets, green building organic food or a combination of several of these. The owners and employees have a genuine desire to change the way business is done. None of them have paid to be listed here and we know first-hand about their green efforts. Check them out for your next vacation. If none of the listed companies are near you, search or ask around for a green outdoor adventure company in your area.

All Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting or visit their fun and amusing blog.

California Mountain Report offers some good information on California adventure including skiing, snowboarding, rafting, mountain biking and more.

Green adventures in Costa Rica, Galapagos, Turkey, Idaho and more are available through Eco Family Adventures.

For whitewater rafting outfitters in the United States and abroad, check out the ultimate source for rafting.

Raft the Grand Canyon and feel good about your footprint with Outdoors Unlimited.

Define Carbon Offset: Wikipedia

A carbon offset is a financial instrument representing a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Although there are six primary categories of greenhouse gases,[1] carbon offsets are measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e). One carbon offset represents the reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide, or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases.

Businesses, governments and every day consumers like ourselves can purchase carbon offsets to mitigate our greenhouse emissions. The purchase of carbon offsets usually funds emission reducing projects such as wind farms and other renewable energy projects.

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