In the first of a four-part series on travel, Jorden and Kimberly begin with what goes into planning a journey to consider how to have a great vacation that’s also more sustainable.

With the number of travelers continuing the upward trend interrupted by the pandemic, more
tourists are making domestic and international trips. In planning the journey,
this episode focuses on domestic travel, checking out where people go and how
they choose to get there. Jorden and Kimberly then turn to the impact of
heading to these top destinations and suggestions on strategizing to have a
great time while helping to conserve the places we love to visit. 

Key Topics Jorden and Kimberly discuss include:

Just how much domestic tourism has rebounded since the pandemic

What are the most popular cities, favorite attractions, most visited national and amusement parks, and top beach destinations

What The Ultimate Road Trip involves

How train travel is making a comeback, while air travel rates continue to soar

Why when we go matters more than we might think

How just a few considerations can make a difference

Recommended Resources

AAA 2025 projections

Top tourist cities in NA

Top US National Park Service destinations

US NP funding cuts impact

Top Canadian National Park destinations

Top amusement and theme park destinations

US domestic flight trends

US Amtrak trends

Kimberly’s Substack newsletter post