Missoula Montana Sustainable / Environmental Travel & Eco Friendly Resources

Tourism is one of the world's largest industries and one of its fastest growing economic sectors. It has a multitude of impacts, both positive and negative, on people's lives and on the environment. Truly successful ecotourism isn't just the way you are when on vacation, it is more dependent on the way you think and live everyday.

Many companies can be on either side of the fence when it comes to deciding if they are an ecotourism based business versus having focus on sustainable tourism. But when it comes down to it, both make the world of difference no matter what choice is made.

Sustainable Tourism, in its entirety, is focused on sustaining and supporting the natural environment and culture through development and education to generate income and employment for the local community.

Ecotourism is a form of sustainable travel focusing more on specific areas where natural beauty and cultural heritage tend to be the main attraction. Businesses with programs focused on minimization of their impact on the natural environment can consider themselves part of the ecotourism industry.

Montana ResourcesSustainable Business Council-Montana - The SBCsupports businesses with environmentally and socially sustainable practices.

Visti Montana - The state of Montana's tourism site focused on protecting what makes Montana such a special place.

Glacier Institute - a private nonprofit group providing education on preservation of Glaciers peaks and valleys.

General Resources
National Geographic Center For Sustainable Travel - The national magazine's movement towards geotourism efforts worldwide.

Leave No Trace - Education for responsible enjoyment of the outdoors everywhere.

Tread Lightly.Org - Education resources towards building outdoor ethics.

Sustainable Travel International - Ecotourism and responsible travel tips to help protect the areas we all enjoy visiting.

Clear Sky Climate Solutions - Easy to use carbon offset calculator to use while planning your next trip.

Terra Pass - Use this easy tool to calculate your Carbon Footprint for travel and everyday living.

ALL Trips is proud to be members of both 1% for the Tetons and 1% for the Planet.
These two organizations are dedicated to protect the natural resources we love.

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