NORTH AMERICA
June is the Sweet Spot for U.S.A National Parks
June is the sweet spot for national parks: comfortable temperatures, wildflowers, fewer crowds, and long daylight. Explore our guided June departures.
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NORTH AMERICA
A Guide’s View: The Yellowstone Moments Most Miss
See Yellowstone through a guide’s eyes, where quiet trails, shifting light, and wildlife rhythms reveal a side of the park many visitors miss. From foggy mornings in the Lamar Valley to the anticipation of scanning distant hills for wolves, the magic often lives in the in-between moments. When you begin to understand the landscape—the habits of its animals, the stories behind its valleys, the subtle signs along the trail—every sighting becomes richer and every step through Yellowstone feels more connected to the wild heart of the park. This deeper connection to place is what transforms a visit into something unforgettable: not just seeing Yellowstone, but truly experiencing it.
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,
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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