Death Valley is the perfect antidote to the winter blahs! In February the skies are clear and sunny (but not too hot!) and the hiking is excellent. Then there is the fascinating geology, unique ecology, and equally engaging human history. If you long to put away your down jacket and put on your shorts, feel warm sun on your deprived skin, and be totally immersed in a place that has a mythic status for many of us, join us as we explore one of our newest National Parks with a professional geologist.  $1485 Rating: 1  [2]  3  4  5

Southern Utah is home to some of the most well known national parks and monuments, and each has its own special magic and unique attractions: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, and Capitol Reef National Parks and Natural Bridges Monument. Day hikes are a great way to explore this magical area and on our "tour du parks" you will gain a new appreciation of the diversity and beauty of southern Utah's geology. $2045  Rating: 1  2  [3 / 4]  5  This trip is currently full.  Please contact us if you wish to be on the wait list.

Spring weather is notoriously fickle in the Great Smokies, but spring wildflowers are not! The diversity of flora and fauna is truly exceptional and your guide knows where to find the best wildflowers and the most spectacular views. And by mixing our hiking with a day of whitewater rafting, we experience the full spectrum of the extraordinary variety of ecosystems that exist here. Everyone gets her own private room in our huge luxury cabin on this trip.  $1685    Rating: 1  2  [3]  4  5    This trip is full. Please contact us if you want to be on the waiting list.

There are many ways to hike the Appalachian Trail: day hikes, slackpacking, backpacking, and hut to hut. On this trip, however, we do it in style! We'll go lodge to lodge, staying in the lovely and very different lodges that are conveniently spaced along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, while our luggage is transported by van. This part of the AT is well-graded and well-maintained, with climbs rarely exceeding 500 or 1,000 feet, so it is excellent for beginning hikers and anyone who enjoys vistas and abundant wildlife. $1545 1  2  [3]  4  5   This trip is currently full. Please contact us if you wish to be on the wait list.

Glacier National Park is truly one of the crown jewels of the National Park System. Famous for having more glaciers than anywhere in the lower 48, it is also known for an astounding array of jagged peaks, wildflowers, and abundant wildlife. We'll spend the first four days of our week-long excursion hiking some of Glacier's classic trails, finishing with an overnight raft trip on the Flathead River. Please join us for a week of fun, challenge, and beauty during our week in Glacier National Park. $2395  Rating: 1  2  [3]  [4]   5

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce National Parks offer not only spectacular vistas but world class hiking. During our weeklong hiking adventure we will explore a variety of trails. Some are steep and challenging, others offer a chance to experience different aspects of the Parks, and all are delightful. Staying in National Parks lodging right inside each park every night gives us the opportunity to become intimately acquainted with each. $2195 Rating:  1  2  3  [4]  5 

Sometimes you just want to fit in as much hiking in a short period as you possibly can, and that is what we have planned for this four-day getaway. We spend three nights in Zion with a day trip over to Bryce for one of its premiere hikes. The cool weather and quiet of late fall are delightful for hiking. Price: $1175  1  2  3  4  5