But when it comes to green, environmentally friendly tourism, staying slightly off the beaten path is not necessarily a bad thing.

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Somewhat surprisingly, given the fact that the city struggled through a recession after its steel industry began to falter, Pitt is now one of the nicest places to live in the Eastern U.S. Its parks and rivers provide eco-tourism options to people who want to experience the green side of this newly vibrant metropolis.

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Scottish Labour MSP Rhoda Grant's amendment was backed by the minister as it commended tourist industry partners for working together to develop green and eco-tourism.

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The area is easy on the eyes: rolling hills, lush green after finally a wet winter, with an easy mix of tourism and agriculture.

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