By Amy Anderson, Sunset editorial intern
Hotels are making it easy to travel and take in the West's celebrations on April 22, Earth Day, without going overboard on the budget. Check out these lodging deals, local festivals, and eco-friendly tips for Earth Week.
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Lake Quinault Lodge: Stay in Washington's Olympic National Forest for $109 on Friday, April 24, then spend Saturday from 9 am- 4 pm volunteering to preserve the Quinault Rainforest.
- Procession of the Species: April 25, Olympia
- King County Earth Day Expo: April 22, Seattle
- Earth Day with Citizens for a Healthy Bay: April 25, Tacoma
Kimpton Hotels: Help cut back on carbon emissions by taking your vacation by train. Then show your ticket at a Kimpton hotel (try the San Francisco, Portland, or Seattle spots), and receive 20 percent off your stay.
- Berkeley Earth Day: April 25, Berkeley
- Cal Parks Earth Day Restoration: April 25, California
- Oregon Zoo "Party for the Planet": April 26, Portland
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W Hotel Scottsdale: Until May 22, your stay at the W will get you a donation of 100 Trees for the Future on your behalf through Trees for the Future’s Plant-a-Tree program, in-room breakfast for two, and two spring cocktails starting at $229.
- Earth Day Phoenix: April 22, Phoenix
- Arizona Earth Day: April 25, Phoenix
- Scottsdale Community College Earth Week: April 20-24, Scottsdale
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole: From May 7 to September 30, you can book the Eco Adventures package in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and get a biologist-led wildlife tour, Flip Ultra video camera and a daily breakfast starting at $174 per night, per person.
- Earth Day in Laramie: April 22, Laramie
- Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance Earth Week: April 21-25, Jackson Hole
And finally...
- If you're still feeling guilty about all the greenhouse gas that's emitted from traveling, Carbonfund.org can help your conscience. Just use the calculator to find out how much CO2 came from your trip--by car, train, bus, or air--then donate the amount of money that will offset.
- Find more ways to green your home and lifestyle with Sunset's Real-world Earth Day tips.
Take time this week to think of other ways you can lower your environmental impact!
