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A River Runs Through It — A Guide's Perspective
MONTANA

A River Runs Through It — A Guide's Perspective

We're excited to welcome Austin Adventures Guide, David, as he shares some of his favorite books — each one offering a deeper look into the places he explores. In the first of his book review series,

The Grand Canyon — Nature’s Greatest Adventure
NATIONAL PARKS

The Grand Canyon — Nature’s Greatest Adventure

Theodore Roosevelt once said "The Grand Canyon fills me with awe. It is beyond comparison, beyond description; absolutely unparalleled throughout the world." This difficulty to express the sheer magni

Top Reasons to Visit Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
NORTH AMERICA

Top Reasons to Visit Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

Just over two hours south of Anchorage is one of the more unique national parks, Kenai Fjords. Combining protected areas in the water and on land, formed by the 700 square mile Harding Icefield, Kenai

Podcast: Kit Parks Talks to Michele Murray About Her Banff & Jasper Adventure

Podcast: Kit Parks Talks to Michele Murray About Her Banff & Jasper Adventure

Kit Parks, from Active Travel Adventures , chats with Michele Murray who traveled with her husband on the Banff & Jasper Adventure small group guided tour.  Listen to Michele describe the day

7 Great Adventures for Big Family Getaways

7 Great Adventures for Big Family Getaways

7 Great Adventures for Big Family Getaways   What makes the best Big Family Getaways? Family can be beautiful and messy and a myriad different things in between. This is never more apparent than

Where to Watch the 2023 Solar Eclipse

Where to Watch the 2023 Solar Eclipse

  On October 14th, 2023, North, Central and South America will witness an incredible astronomical event – the annual solar eclipse. This phenomenon occurs once a year when the Moon passes between

Top Things to Do in Anchorage

Top Things to Do in Anchorage

The city of Anchorage and the nature surrounding it are not separate from one another. Instead, the mountain views, wildlife, and outdoor activities steps away from downtown make it authentically ‘Ala

Top 10 Outdoor Family Vacations

Top 10 Outdoor Family Vacations

The 10 Best Outdoor Vacations for Families Outdoor family adventures are popular for a reason. They offer great opportunities to bond, make lifelong memories and experience the natural landscapes and

The Best Winter Family Vacations for Sun, Snow and the Holidays

The Best Winter Family Vacations for Sun, Snow and the Holidays

  How to Plan Your Winter Family Vacation for 2022   Adventurous families don’t just plan for summer holidays – they know that some of the most memorable vacation memories are made in winter

The Best Time to Visit Maine

The Best Time to Visit Maine

So you’re considering a visit to Maine—the popular U.S. coastal destination famous for its lighthouses, lobsters and landscapes… Maine is great at any time of year, with each season bringing its own b

Best Time to Visit Yellowstone?

Best Time to Visit Yellowstone?

Have you been wondering... When is the best time to visit Yellowstone? It may sound cliché, but it is the truth! There is never a wrong time to visit Yellowstone National Park.

5 Reasons to Visit the Mighty Five

5 Reasons to Visit the Mighty Five

Our experts share their thoughts on the top five reasons to visit Utah's National Parks - the "Mighty Five"! 1 - Hiking The Mighty 5 National Parks offer unparalleled hiking trails throughout the gorg

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