Travel with a Purpose: Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Arches and Canyonlands

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Wyoming & Montana: Yellowstone and Grand Tetons

Join the expert guide exploring both Yellowstone & Grand Tetons National Parks. Investigate the geological wonders of these parks and learn how they were created. Hear both sides of the debate concerning migration patterns of bison in Yellowstone. Stare 1,000 feet down into the V-shaped gorge of the red, pink, yellow, and orange splashed walls & rushing waterfalls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Search for grizzly bears, bison, elk, pronghorn, and coyotes in the rolling, sagebrush-dotted hills of Hayden Valley.

Over the course of the week-long adventure, you’ll hike, raft, learn & explore in the heart of the Wild West. Beginning in the mountain town of Big Sky, MT, you will venture along Yellowstone’s iconic landscapes watching Old Faithful erupt into the blue skies above and hiking along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone watching waterfalls twice the size of Niagara plummet into the valleys below. Continue to Wyoming’s outdoor paradise of Jackson Hole and raft along the scenic Snake River Canyon. End the journey meandering through the craggy, snow-capped peaks of Grand Teton National Park.

Each day will bring a new adventure. Keep your eyes peeled for the nation’s largest concentration of elk, wild bison herds, grizzlies, moose & antelope. Take a zip-line through Montana’s towering limestone cliffs, alpine forests and glacier-carved valleys looking out for wildlife along the way. Take a tram to the top of Jackson Hole Ski Resort and hike along the mountain trails taking in the natural beauty of the Tetons in the distance. Each day will be book-ended with the best in western hospitality including a 320-acre ranch, luxury cabins and a quaint lodge right in the heart of Yellowstone.

6 Days/ 5 Nights

Program Cost: $3,895 Adult* / $3,695 Child*

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Utah: Arches and Canyonlands Adventure

Alongside our expert guide, you will discover the lesser traveled corners of this region while learning about some of nature’s greatest marvels. One day you’ll hike by ancient petroglyphs, a glimpse into the rituals and beliefs of the Fremont, Anasazi, Navajo and Anglo communities of thousands of years past. The next, you’ll meet with local conservationists working to protect these natural wonders.

Explore the amazing Colorado River by raft stopping along the way to swim in the cool waters. Pedal between burnt-orange sheer-walled canyons and enormous uniquely-shaped sandstone towers on a road snaking through Castle Valley. Marvel at how tiny you feel as you hike through looming, crimson rock formations at Fisher Towers. Take a 4×4 safari through the rugged backcountry. We’ll balance exploration of these two national parks on foot and by bike with a relaxing week based in Utah’s adventure hub – Moab. Explore this quintessential western town’s quaint cafes and restaurants only steps from Canyonlands Inn, your home-away-from-home.

Each day will bring a new adventure. From the Island in the Sky’s Upheaval Dome to the Grabens area of the Needles, Canyonlands possesses some of the world’s most unique landforms. Take in the majesty of the Colorado River which derives its name from Spanish – “colored red”. Stare up in awe at the 900 foot Titan at Fisher Towers: the first climb took place in 1962 and was sponsored by the National Geographic Society! Discover why Moab, with its unique combination of beautiful red rock scenery, two national parks, and the cool waters of the Colorado River, is one of the most sought out vacation destinations in the west. Come visit this wind-sculpted paradise known as Red Rock Country.

6 Days/ 5 Nights

Program Cost: $3,795 Adult* / $3,595 Child*

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