Destination Door County first Wisconsin tourism firm to partner with outdoor ethics group

DOOR COUNTY - Beyond local businesses and entertainment, Door County`s scenic landscapes draw tourists to the area in droves every year. With that in mind, the county`s tourism bureau has created guidelines for tourists and locals alike to explore these natural treasures responsibly.

Destination Door County joined forces with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, a Colorado-based environmental education nonprofit, to draft seven principles aimed at lessening human`s impact on the local environment, according to a press release from the organization...

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Ken Notes: I love this type of partnership. I would go a step further and try to bring more families into Door County from lower socioeconomic groups to interact with nature. I believe that a campground can be the great equalizer in race, economics, and trust. Wisconsin should build more affordable places for everyone to visit and interact. One upon a time there were trains that ran from Chicago to the North Woods and entire families would "Summer" up north. Now you need to be fairly wealthy to even visit. We should also offer "how to camp Programs...