Curry County Oregon

Eco-Tourism

The definition of Eco-Tourism is the responsible travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and sustains the livelihood of local people.

Ecotourism Product
A combination of resources, activities, and services, which are sold and managed through professional tour operators.

Ecotourism Resources
Natural and cultural features that attract visitors, such as landscapes, endemic or rare flora and fauna, cultural festivals, and historical monuments.

Ecotourism Services
Tourism services such as transportation, food, lodging, guiding and interpretation services which cause minimal damage to the biological and cultural environments and promote a better understanding of the natural and cultural history of an area.

Local businesses that are engaged in Eco-Tourism practices:

Arcadia Vacation Homes
Location:  Arch Rock on South Hwy. 101, Pistol River
The word "arcadia" in ancient greek means "pastoral simplicity and harmony in nature", which describes this location.  It is located on 4,000 acres of private ocean frontage and forestry-grazing lands, and offer coastal interpretive wildlife and geographic sightseeing tours via ocean-going Zodiac boats, where guests encounter wildlife and are exposed to Native and frontier histories.
PH: 888-227-1963 or 541-247-4142
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Website:  www.ArcadiaVacationHomes.com

Oregon Coastal  Environments Awareness Network
Location:  PO Box 1771, Coos Bay, OR 97420
An organization of land managers, educators and ecotourism leaders, offers a forum and a vision for environmental education and ecotourism on Oregon's South Coast.
PH: 541-888-5617
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Website:  www.ocean-oregon.org

Paradise Lodge
Location:  At mile 58 on the Rogue River, near Illahe
Located in the heart of the protected Wild and Scenic Section of the Lower Rogue River, the lodge is one of the genuine remaining wilderness lodges in the U.S.  It offers some of the most rewarding hiking, rafting, fishing, or jet boating excursions in the Northwest.
PH: 888-667-6483 
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Website:  www.paradise-lodge.com/

Wilderness Canyon Adventures
Location:  94500 Meyers Rd, Gold Beach
The only whitewater adventure outfitter on the Chetco River.  They offer an opportunity to experience a safe, fun, and environmentally friendly adventures in this truly unique biodiverse region.
PH: 541-247-6924 or 888-517-1613

WildSpring Guest Habitat
Location:  92978 Cemetery Loop, Port Orford
Designed to have a minimum impact on the environment, surrounded by natural beauty, the landscaping has vegetation native to this area.  A luxurious environment that is also eco-responsible, largely due to recycling, being energy conscious and scent neutral.  They are a National Wildlife Federation certified habitat for wild animals.  There is a Walking Labyrinth (a sacred place used for reflection, medication, prayer and comfort) laid out in a magical geometric form.
PH: 866-333-9453
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Website:  www.wildspring.com


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