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Volunteer for Earth Day in the Olympic Peninsula

March 30, 2009 at 12:26 PM | by cmb | 0 Comments

There are a lot people who want to do more for the planet than just turn off the lights for an hour. And many of them are turning to "voluntourism", which provides an opportunity to really make a difference and take a unique vacation, all at the same time.

In honor of Earth Day, Lake Quinault Lodge and Kalaloch Lodge in the Olympic Peninsula, about 30 miles west of Seattle, are offering special package deals for guests who want to take a volunteer vacation and help preserve their historic properties and public beaches.

The offer is available for either the weekend of April 17-19th or April 24-26th. There are planned eco-friendly volunteer activities for both weekends. First, on Saturday, April 18th, volunteers will work with the Washington Clean Coast Alliance to pick up waste along the beaches at Kalaloch. Then, on Saturday, April 25th, volunteers can assist the Park Service in restoring the Kestner Homestead property followed by a free barbeque for all of the volunteers.

On the nights of April 17 and 18, the voluntourists can stay in a Seacrest room for $99, or a cabin starting at $109 in the Kalaloch Lodge. The rates include a one-night stay and boxed lunches for two. On April 24, guests can receive a one-night stay in a Lakeside or Main Lodge room at Lake Quinault Lodg

e and enjoy the barbeque for two for just $108. Additional nights can be added at just $89 a night. As a bonus, all guests who arrive in a “green” vehicle will receive a $15 gift certificate for the lodge’s gift shop or restaurant. These deals can only be booked online at VisitLakeQuinault.com or VisitKalaloch.com.

Related Stories:
· Lake Quinault Lodge [Official Site]
· Take a Volunteer Vacation in Honor of Earth Day [Tri City Herald]
· Volunteer Travel [Jaunted]

[Photo: Kalaloch Lodge]

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