Panama’s Earth Train & OARS: Kayaking and Leadership Training

The field operations of Earth Train, an international youth leadership organization, are located in Panama in the Mamoní Valley Preserve. The preserve is a remarkable area in the center of the Americas on a land bridge teeming with biodiversity and where the separation between the two great oceans is at its narrowest. It is a crucial battle ground for the protection and smart use of rainforests for future generations. “It’s more than just ecotourism,” remarks founder Nathan Gray, “Earth Train hopes to build solid mentorship and guiding models as the foundation to our future endeavors.”  Nathan refers ...

Panama’s Earth Train & OARS: Kayaking and Leadership Training

The field operations of Earth Train, an international youth leadership organization, are located in Panama in the Mamoní Valley Preserve. The preserve is a remarkable area in the center of the Americas on a land bridge teeming with biodiversity and where the separation between the two great oceans is at its narrowest. It is a crucial battle ground for the protection and smart use of rainforests for future generations. “It’s more than just ecotourism,” remarks founder Nathan Gray, “Earth Train hopes to build ...

Mexico Emphasizing Adventure Travel

On November 29th, the 16th edition of the Conference of the Parties (also known as COP16) of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change kicked off in Cancun, Mexico. Adventure travel was among the many important discussions taking place at the Conference. At the GreenSolutions@COP16 Event, President Calderon recognized the important role of adventure travel, commenting, "Adventure travel is key to the preservation of habitat and culture…Mexico has to become the champion of adventure travel."    The industry will certainly be pleased to see how, at the highest levels, Mexico has a new proponent and supporter of adventure travel. Long before ...