This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).
The Grand Canyon, the Napa Valley, New Orleans — the United States’ biggest draws need little in the way of introduction, having long captured imaginations across the globe. But in some ways, big isn’t always best, at least where carbon footprints are concerned — and there are ways to take in the country’s greatest hits without the correspondingly great environmental cost. From kayaking the Everglades to going electric in Washington, DC, here’s how you can tread lightly while still enjoying the very best of the US.
