In recent history there has been a trend of taking eco friendly vacations. Some of them involve actually volunteering in areas in need of assistance, while others are kept earth friendly by limiting your use of resources. If you are looking for a way to have a great time, stay active, and reduce your carbon footprints on vacation, consider the Katy Trail in Willard, MO. You can decide to hike or bike for as long as you like on this famous state crossing trail. It is approximately 225 miles long. Some tourists opt to hike the entire thing and really see the state of Missouri in its purest form, while others take short day hikes on the part of trail that is conveniently located to them. If you decide to hike the entire 225 miles, you will be pleased to learn that there are plenty of hotels and places to stay along the way. Some guests even opt to camp in state approved parks instead.
It doesn't matter if you are hiking for a day or your entire vacation; you absolutely have to be sure you have a camera and plenty of film if you aren't going digital with you. The Katy Trail has been well preserved and you are likely to see countless types of native flora and fauna along the way. Risks from wildlife are minimal, but there is a good possibility you will see some native animals as well. Just to ensure that you are believed about the little critters you saw, make sure you get plenty of great pictures. The scenery alone is nothing you want to miss either.
