Camping: Your Low Carbon Vacation
Paul Burman on August 27th, 2009
Life is hard and filled with technology, people and all sorts of things that seem to all too often stress me out. That is why when I take a vacation the best thing for me, if I want to relax, is to get as far away from everything as possible. Camping is a great way to recharge your battery, vacation on the cheap, experience nature, and maintain a small carbon footprint.
My favorite camping trip to date was when I piled some supplies in a canoe and paddled aimlessly through the Georgian Bay, looking for the perfect island to camp on. The waters were clear (and cold!) and the weather was perfect. All I needed on that trip to make me happy was some easy to make food, a cheap bottle of wine and some pieces of driftwood to make a fire. My carbon footprint was small, but my satisfaction was great.
When traveling, much of your carbon footprint comes from getting you to and from your destination. So when picking your camping location, consider some place close enough to drive. Sites like trails.com provide a quick reference for camping locations near where you live. Also, consider supporting Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Partners, like Mountain Plus, when looking to gear up for your trip. Also, where ever you may roam, offset the car or flight emissions that got you there.
This Labor Day, if you are looking for a real break from life, pack a tent and some food and make a b-line for the wilderness. Camping keeps your carbon footprint small, won’t break the budget and it might be exactly what you need to recharge your battery.
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Wow it looks like the world is waking up to the simple pleasures or should I say natural pleasures. I live on an Island somewhat lost in time. The US Navy dominated the Island for centuries, then the locals had enough and protested, demonstrated, and lobbied and connected to some very famous U.S. politicians
including Scoop Jackson, the Kennedys and finally defeated the Navy. These days we are under pressure from developers to ruin this place but we hang on. The island boast one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, Flamenco Beach, and it has a beautiful campground reminiscent of Cinnamon B ay years ago.We have been a "lefty hangout" for decades, part of our liberators were quaker
Friends activists. Discover us, we are not for everybody, but where you spend your vacation dollars could say a lot and help us thwart these new interest. I publish the newspaper, nonprofit, no salary!