geotourism
Geography-focused vacation industry
Geotourism is travel focused on a region's geological features—rock formations, caves, volcanoes, fossils, hot springs.
The term sometimes broadens to include geographic character generally: the natural environment, culture, and heritage that make a place distinctive.
The national park promotes geotourism to boost local economies while preserving landscapes.
Preserved ancient organism traces
- volcanoesLava-emitting geological formations
- canyonsDeep, narrow valleys
- cavesNatural underground chambers
- glaciersSlow-moving ice masses
geysers · craters · cliffs · gorges · fault-lines · karst · stalactites · stalagmites
Able to endure long-term
- geoparksProtected areas showcasing landforms
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
Intended arrival point
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
touring · exploration · day-trips · trekking · overlooks · viewpoints · backcountry · off-road
Assigned meaning
- stratigraphyStudy of rock layers
- paleontologyStudy of ancient organisms
- geomorphologyStudy of terrain formation
- signagePosted public displays
outreach · naturalist · docent
fossils
Preserved ancient organism traces
- volcanoesLava-emitting geological formations
- canyonsDeep, narrow valleys
- cavesNatural underground chambers
glaciers · geysers · craters · cliffs · gorges · fault-lines · karst · stalactites · stalagmites · geomorphology
sustainable
Able to endure long-term
- geoparksProtected areas showcasing landforms
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
destination
Intended arrival point
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
expedition · touring · exploration · day-trips · trekking · overlooks · viewpoints · backcountry · off-road · booking
interpretation
Assigned meaning
- stratigraphyStudy of rock layers
- paleontologyStudy of ancient organisms
- geomorphologyStudy of terrain formation
signage · outreach · naturalist · docent
geotourismcultural tourism
Travel for experiencing traditions
culinary tourism · medical tourism · business travel · sex tourism · heritage tourism
geotourismbeach tourism
Seaside vacation industry
cruise tourism · culinary tourism · heritage tourism · ecotourism · adventure tourism
tourist, geography, tourism, geology, touristic, geocaching, geo, geocentric