# Nature Vacations With Purpose The Cascadia Experience Plans Educational Camping for Families By Rebecca Byers | Published 2013-05-06 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cascadia-experience References: [pdx.edu](http://www.pdx.edu/impactentrepreneurs/incubator-members-and-graduates) & [cascadiaexperience](http://cascadiaexperience.com/about/) The Cascadia Experience is a Portland, Oregon-based startup social enterprise that produces two-night, three-day camping programs for families looking to "reconnect" with nature. Through sustainability and conversation-oriented service-based projects during the trips, Cascadia aims to serve as an educational experience that serves as a catalyst in cultivating community building and awareness of the ecosystems challenges. The Cascadia Experience programs include educational content and activities and the logistics planning, equipment and coordination of the trips, which also aim to spur [family bonding and healthy lifestyle habits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/families-in-nature). The Cascadia Experience is notably an alumnus member of [Portland State University Social Innovation Incubator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-travel-accessory), and aims to create social and environmental impact through educating consumers. **Contact Information** The Cascadia Experience [website](http://cascadiaexperience.com/) The Cascadia Experience on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cascadia-Experience/133187800147332) The Cascadia Experience on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/CascadiaExp) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-tourism:** Cascadia Experience's focus on sustainability and environmental awareness presents opportunities for eco-tourism. - **Family Bonding:** Cascadia Experience's emphasis on family bonding during their camping programs creates opportunities for companies in the family entertainment industry. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** Cascadia Experience's mission to create social and environmental impact through education provides opportunities for social entrepreneurship. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eco-tourism:** The eco-tourism industry can collaborate with Cascadia Experience to offer sustainable nature vacations with educational content and activities. - **Family Entertainment:** The family entertainment industry can partner with Cascadia Experience to create camping programs that promote family bonding and healthy lifestyle habits. - **Social Innovation:** The social innovation industry can learn from Cascadia Experience's approach to social and environmental impact through education and service-based projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exotic Vacation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-under-endeavors.md) - [Accessible Outdoor Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturehood.md) - [Experiential Outdoor Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-japanese-travel-guide.md) - [Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-wild.md) - [Cultural Travel Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-homestay1.md) - [Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-adventure-travel.md) - [Off-Road Campsite Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-adventure-mobility-platform.md) - [Domestic North American Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-americas.md) - [Nature-Centered City Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visit-seattle.md)