Sidetracked in the Midwest: A Green Guide for Travelers is a book filled with unusual, fun, eccentric, and green nooks and crannies throughout the Midwest. Intrepid travel writer, Mary Bergin, presents an eclectic mix of content which includes low-budget to luxury eco-aware projects in rural areas and cities.
Four categories of ecotourism are examined: food and drink, lodging and retreats, nature and wildlife, and the old and the new. Bergin lists destinations that meet LEED standards, recycle and refurbish old buildings, serve locally grown food, operate off the grid, make selfless choices, and show respect for nature.
Throughout this informative green guide to festivals, parks, lodges, tours, farms, museums, nature centers, factories, wilderness areas, and retreats runs the thread of tourism to destinations that place environment above ego. The guide includes stories, interviews, full color photos, maps, and index. A perfect gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas or any special occasion.
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