Travel Green Wisconsin

Easy on the Environment and No Sticker Shock at Wisconsin State Parks

Wisconsin State Parks are easy on the environment as much as they are easy on the pocketbook.

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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.

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Bayfield Apple Fest Goes Red…and Green

Bayfield’s annual homage to this humblest of fruits also celebrates the joys of eating, traveling and living green.

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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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Travel Lists

Travel Green Wisconsin Explorations in Metro Madison

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!

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Last updated 07/26/2011

Travel Green Dining in Bayfield.

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.

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Created by BayfieldChamber

Last updated 08/03/2011

Getting in Touch With Nature: Central Wisconsin

You can hike in beautiful state parks, view wonderful wildlife art or stay at a Travel Green Certified B&B. Here are some ideas for Wausau, Stevens Point, Waupaca and Green Lake.

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Created by beentheredonethat

Last updated 10/22/2010

Wisconsin: Where Earth Day Was Born

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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Upcoming Green Events

23rd Annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference (OFC): February 23-25, 2012, LaCrosse, WI. This is the largest organic farming conference in the U.S. It is organized by the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES). This event is held annually in LaCrosse, WI.

9th Annual Green Energy Summit & Expostion, March 7-10, 2012, Milwaukee, WI. A great opportunity for your organization to promote and showcase products and servies to Wisconsin's energy leaders. Also promotes career opportunities to the workforce of tomorrow.

Green Festival, May 5-6, 2012, Chicago, IL. From greening your business to social issues to personal health and environment, Green Festival's program is designed to be informative, solution-oriented, inspiring and fun. Great speakers, food and art complete the experience.

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Travel Green Wisconsin

Easy on the Environment and No Sticker Shock at Wisconsin State Parks

Going and Staying Green in Door County

Bayfield Apple Fest Goes Red…and Green

Travel Green on Crystal Blue Waters

Travel Green Wisconsin Explorations in Metro Madison

Travel Green Dining in Bayfield.

Getting in Touch With Nature: Central Wisconsin

Wisconsin: Where Earth Day Was Born

Upcoming Green Events

Green Travel Info

The Ethical Traveler

Earth 911

Sustainable Travel International

Center for Sustainable Destinations, National Geographic

Carbon Neutral FAQ's

Independent Traveler’s Go Green Travel Center

U.S. Travel Association

WI Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Report

LEED Buildings in Wisconsin

AAA Eco Program