September 13, 2022 - Ethical Escapes

Something to bark about: Ethical dog sledding in the Arctic

November 25, 2022September 13, 2022 by Ethical Escapes

As a company that cares so much for the natural environment and the diverse animals that call it home, we sometimes get asked why we include dog sledding on our Canadian polar bear trips. We love having the opportunity to answer! It’s an activity we have vetted thoroughly with our on-the-ground operators, and we stand … Read more

Tourism is sucking Utah dry. Now it faces a choice – growth or survival?

November 25, 2022September 13, 2022 by Ethical Escapes

Booming expansion to meet the demands of thousands of visitors every year is squeezing dwindling water supply. It was a typically hot summer day in Utah’s Zion national park, where early-afternoon heat hovered near 100F, even in the shadows of the red peaks soaring overhead. But the extreme conditions did little to dissuade the throngs … Read more