Green Means Go
Wisconsin celebrates a deep heritage of care for the land and enjoys a leadership role in promoting sustainable travel. Here's just a sampling of your green options.
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Shopping Green: Gifts from Local Artisans
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Buying gifts from local artists is one way to be green. Here is sampling from around the state of stores where local artisans sell their products.
Travel Green Lodging in Bayfield.
created by BayfieldChamber
Although it may be one of Wisconsin's smallest communities, Bayfield is big on progressive sustainability. The efforts of local businesses, municipal offices, the school district, and area residents have earned Bayfield a formidable reputation as being one of the greenest communities in the state. In 2010, Bayfield was also selected as one of the top 38 sustainable communities in the country by Global Environmental Management. Bayfield strives to serve as a role model for other Wisconsin communities, both small and large, demonstrating how a committment to the core value of sustainable living and sustainable business practices can indeed attract tourists.
Travel Green Wisconsin Explorations in Metro Madison
created by runsworth
The beautiful city of Madison serves as a wonderful base for exploring some of the state’s most stunning sights. The tourism industry in the greater Madison area is very supportive of the Travel Green Wisconsin program and its goals to provide sustainable travel options. This list offers plenty to see and do from admiring Frank Lloyd Wright classics, to hiking some of the best state trails, to witnessing how the Native Americans lived over 1000 years ago. All while traveling green!
Wisconsin: Where Earth Day Was Born
created by travelgrrl
Wisconsin's connection to the founding of Earth Day in 1970 is a source of statewide pride. What better way to celebrate than to get out every day to experience the place that inspired Earth Day founder and Wisconsin native, Gaylord Nelson. You'll see why it's no surprise that his legacy continues to thrive.
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Anyone can say they want to live a more “green” lifestyle and here’s your chance to follow through with these Travel Green Wisconsin certified businesses around the state. Dig in!
Going and Staying Green in Door County
Door County is one of Wisconsin’s top destinations to “travel green.” Five state parks, hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, and businesses dedicated to sustainable practices make it an ideal location for anyone.
Searching for Green in the Concrete Jungle
You may not think urban can be green but think again because many businesses, hotels and attractions in Wisconsin’s city centers are employing sustainable practices, local foods, energy efficient equipment and more. Learn more about how to add a little green to your urban vacation.
Travel Green on Crystal Blue Waters
It might be called Travel Green Wisconsin but these green-certified businesses on Wisconsin’s lakes and waters tend to be a little more blue than green. Read why.
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