Alaska Alpine Adventures specializes in multi-day wilderness trips in Alaska National Parks, state parks and wildlife refuges. Although they take visitors to some of the most remote places in this largest state, owner Dan Oberlatz is still able to incorporate green practices throughout his business operations. Whether its packing out all waste on a back-packing or hiking trip or mentoring Alaska Native or other residents in green tourism business opportunities, Dan and his company provide benefits to the environment and communities where he works and lives.

Alaska Nature Guides: Based in Talkeetna, Alaska Nature Guides help guests experience the natural wonders of Alaska the best way they know how: on foot with a knowledgable guide. Guests make a close connection to Alaska's natural landscape while moving under their own power and using all five senses. The company supports local community and conservation groups by donating time, money and materials to projects such as the building of a community playground, sponsoring the Youth Conservation Corps, and volunteer trail days. They teach Leave No Trace to youth groups and to their guests, and keep the areas they visit free of invasive plants and litter."People come to Alaska because of the "Alaska mystique", says owner Howard Carbone, "We still have what other places have lost. Can we sustain it? Only if we make the effort."

At Alaska Wildland Adventures everyone walks to work. But that's only the beginning. Their vehicles are clean burning, their facilities are green, their guests contribute to conservation, and the whole organization supports the local communities they visit. But the most important thing they do to make their business sustainable is to train their staff... and they have a lot of them. Training takes place over a four week period and staff are paid to participate. The result is guides who know the facts and relate to the guests from an informed position.

After watching melting of glacial ice, concern over the introduction of never-before-seen pathogens in shellfish, and the loss of critical wildlife habitat, Discovery Voyages looked at how their business affects these problems. Recognizing that wilderness cruises require the consumption of fossil fuel they took responsibility for their actions by being as energy efficient as possible, and partnership with NativeEnergy to offset carbon use and to enable its customers to contribute to energy independence and clean emissions.

Dave and Wendy Doughty know they are lucky to enjoy Alaska's wilderness, and hope that future generations will share this same good fortune.  Focusing on the quality of their team and their method of operations, KAW provides sustainable and educational tours with a personal touch.  They've partnered with Tour Green, Green Star, Adventure Green Alaska, and Leave-No-Trace.  They have green purchasing practices, recycling policies, and facilities, and work extensively with the local community.  But they know their guides are their biggest asset, so training is a top priority.  Guides receive a month of paid training annually, and all hold current WFR certifications.  Maintaining a small staff and collaborating with local experts, KAW has found the perfect balance to integrate sustainability, education, high quality service, and personal attention for its guests.  Housing all the guides at the shop, KAW minimizes resource consumption while also creating a welcoming and laid back environment. 

Check out Bear Paw Lodge at http://www.SewardBearPawLodge.com and visit Kayak Adventures at:  http://www.KayakAK.com.

Kodiak Treks offers small group (max six guests) bear viewing/hiking adventures in the spectacular Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. Kodiak Treks provides an education-based approach to observing bears with a minimal-impact philosophy. Comfortable accommodations at the Aleut Island lodge and our out-camp provide the group's base. From there, we travel by boat and afoot to explore bear density areas with great respect for bears' need for minimal human disturbance--truly a delicate balance.

Projects and Achievements:

* Promoting respect for Alaska's wildlife and remote lands through educational outreach and volunteer efforts in partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Kodiak Brown Bear Trust, the Kodiak Unified Bear Subcommittee (KUBS), and other local, state, and international organizations.

* Gold-level certification for environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

Orca Island Cabins

Orca Island Cabins is an eco-friendly island retreat located in picturesque Humpy Cove, Resurrection Bay 9 miles SE of Seward, Alaska. Cabin rentals consist of 20 ft. diameter yurts, each with kitchen, dining and living areas, private bathroom with compost toilet, and private deck.  Solar power provides electricity; and propane is used for heating, cooking and on-demand hot water.  Observe wildlife from your private deck.  An ideal location for kayaking, bird-watching, tide-pool exploring, fishing, hiking or just relaxation. A very special Alaskan experience!

The friendly staff at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge is looking forward to serving you soon.  Pike’s Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks is located on the Chena River, open year round and is a full service hotel.

Just minutes from the Fairbanks Alaska airport, and next door to famous Pike's Landing restaurant, Pike's Waterfront Lodge offers many amenities.

We have rooms with scenic views, a steam room & sauna, riverside deck, restaurant, a comfortable lounge, and free wireless Internet in the lobby and all the rooms.  We offer 500 Alaska Airlines miles per stay for applicable rate plans.

You can also top off your visit with free cookies and ice cream in the lobby.  During the winter months a complimentary continental breakfast is also offered. 

Pike's Waterfront Lodge's other amenities include an exercise room, business center, a free shuttle to the airport or train station, and Aveda aromatherapy bath products.  Also, Pike's has nine wheelchair accessible rooms, eight with roll-in showers.  There is no other Fairbanks hotel with our combination of great amenities and friendly, efficient service. 

Paddling along the coastline of pebbled beaches, sculpted cliffs and hanging glaciers where the wildlife is abundant and the forests untamed makes us realize we all share in the role of preserving the natural beauty of our area. Sunny Cove provides a wilderness experience with a variety of tours from 3 hours to multi-day kayak/camping trips in Resurrection Bay, Fox Island and the Kenai Fjords National Park. We choose areas that are best able to absorb our footprint and practice a Leave No Trace philosophy -- we leave behind only our respect for the wilderness and its inhabitants. 

Sunny Cove takes an active role in advocating for wild lands to be left wild and supports local and statewide conservation efforts with donations and volunteer work.  We provide our guide staff with training in natural history, local marine wildlife and the impact of our presence on vegetation, wildlife, and global warming -- they in turn pass this information along to our paddlers. It is our hope that through our efforts in operating in a sustainable fashion, we will ensure that all of us and our grand kids can enjoy this beautiful place we call home.