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Family Vacation - the Theme Park

Earthsense

Summer is here and that means that it may be time to start planning your family vacation.  If you’re planning on heading to thetheme park, try to think about ways to make the trip greener.  For example, save gas and spend less time in the car by choosing a theme park closer to home.  And skip the souvenirs as much as possible. 

Instead take lots of pictures, they’ll last longer and have for more intrinsic value than a souvenir that will soon be forgotten.  Check before you leave to see if the park allows you to bring food in.  If so, pack a lunch to save money and avoid excess trash while in the park.  Finally, try downloading a theme park map application on your smart phone rather than using the paper map that will be thrown away at the end of the day.  Often these apps include wait times at popular rides and character appearance times.