Tourism revenue can promote conservation and that principle extends beyond nature travel to encompass culture and history as well: all distinctive assets of a place. Geotourism also adopts a principle from its cousin, ecotourism.
Geotourism incorporates the concept of sustainable tourism(that destinations should remain unspoiled for future generations) while allowing for enhancement that protects the character of the locale. Its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. Geotourism is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place. The Northeast Kingdom was featured as the focus of a new geotourism map.
See the Destination Stewardship Scorecard PDF. Even shopping is an old world experience as the Kingdom’s landscape is dotted with unique local businesses.Ī poll of experts surveyed by National Geographic Traveler magazine recently rated Vermont as the #1 Geotourism destination in the United States and #6 in the world. Northern Vermont has a long standing tradition of pride in aesthetic beauty. enjoys a quieter, more peaceful way of life. It may be easy to get here – Interstate 91 (exit 25 and 26) is just minutes away – but once off the beaten path the N.E.K. The Northeast Kingdom is the heart of Northern Vermont – far away from fast paced city living. During the winter months outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy ice-fishing, snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. In the spring, summer, and fall take advantage of back roads for biking, waterways for paddling, public beaches for swimming, picnic spots, and spectacular views at Crystal Lake State Park, Shadow Lake Beach, and the stunning Willoughby Gap. Beautiful shorelines and rugged mountains make the Barton area an attractive vacation destination in all seasons. The Barton area’s location near the Green Mountains, has gifted it with many spectacular lakes, rivers, and ponds. Welcome, bienvenue, to the Barton Area, the center of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
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