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Colorado delivers lots of ways to travel conscientiously. 1. Stargaze Our many starry-night spots invite you to gaze at the heavens. Try a Dark-Sky Park like Dinosaur National Monument or Monument Lake in Trinidad for sparkling sights up high. Colorado.com/Stargazing 2. Drive an Electric Byway Opt for a classic road trip with a drive along one of 10 electric-vehicle-friendly scenic byways. Turn to page 74 to see which ones have perfectly spaced charging stations along the way. ColoradoByways.com 3. Take the Train (or Bike or Bus) Tuck your car keys away in favor of lower-impact travel alternatives like the Winter Park Express ski train, shuttles, buses and Colorado’s growing quiver of e-bike and scooter rentals. Colorado.com/GetAround 4. Seek Eco-Lodging Rest your head in sustainable style by booking with lodging that cares. For example, Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa in Tabernash and The Pad in Silverthorne are both revered for earth-friendly practices. 5. Get a Carbon-Neutral Guide Booking a low-impact adventure will make you feel extra good about your trip’s carbon footprint. For instance, Boulder’s Colorado Wilderness Rides & Guides and Cairn Outdoor Guides both emphasize sustainability best practices. Colorado.com/Guides 6. Support Local There are literally hundreds of Colorado farmers’ and artisan markets — not to mention ranches, orchards and visitor-friendly farms — that prioritize local sources and sustainable practices. Ridgway Farmers Market, Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show and Field to Fork CSA in Palisade are just a few. Colorado.com/Local 7. Take a Hike Join a guided trek with a group that bolsters eco-friendly programs, like Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon and Aspire Tours out of Wheat Ridge to learn about the area’s flora and fauna from passionate stewards. Colorado.com/Hiking 8. Volunteer Give back by donating work hours to nonprofits like Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado and trail-building organizations like Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association. Colorado.com/Voluntourism DESTINATION SUSTAINABILITY Many Colorado locales — like Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Denver, Breckenridge, Fort Collins and Vail — focus on being good to Mother Earth. Learn more about these efforts: Colorado.com/SustainablePlaces
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