Chocolates and flowers are so overdone. Instead of spending money on physical gifts that eventually end up in the landfill, invest in the gift of an ecotourism experience that will stay with you forever!
The State Task Force on Texas Nature Tourism defines ecotourism as “the discretionary travel to natural areas that conserves […] environmental, social, and cultural values while generating an economic benefit to the local community.” This means people traveling to an area and spending their time and money doing outdoor activities with minimal environmental impact. Ecotourism activities include visiting sites like national parks, lakes, mountains, and campsites to walk, hike, climb, fish, and birdwatch.
