All Trips
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Read more about Ancient Forests of the Olympic Peninsula
Land Based Trip Ancient Forests of the Olympic Peninsula Welcome to the Pacific Northwest! From the city of Seattle, make your way to Olympic National Park, one of the most beautiful places on Earth. It is in this landscape that natural wonders, complex ecosystems and history come together to create a truly magnificent experience. NPCA experts, accompanying guides and key local partners will show us a lesser-known side of the park as we explore by foot and on water. We’ll visit pristine beaches, crystal blue lakes and rainforests, leaving with a deeper understanding of this landscape and its ongoing challenges.
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Read more about Bears, Whales and Glaciers: Lake Clark and Kenai Fjords National Parks (WAITLIST ONLY)
Land Based Trip Bears, Whales and Glaciers: Lake Clark and Kenai Fjords National Parks (WAITLIST ONLY) Explore two of Alaska’s most stunning national parks — Kenai Fjords and Lake Clark — and experience some of North America’s wildest places. Incredible scenery abounds, from Alaska’s rugged coastline and tidewater glaciers to lush mountain valleys covered with colorful wildflowers. This trip is a wildlife lover’s delight — we’ll visit prime habitats to seek whales and bears, among other Alaskan icons. For those wishing to add a Denali National Park and Preserve experience, join the optional Denali Extension, including a special tour of Denali and the Alaska Range by plane.
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Read more about Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness Cruise
Small Ship Cruise Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness Cruise Embark on an awe-inspiring 8-day expedition into the remarkable wonders of Southeast Alaska.Aboard the 100-guest National Geographic Quest, you’ll sail through fast-moving channels where whales return to feed year after year, and bears, sea lions and eagles can be spotted in their natural habitat. Get a closer view of curious wildlife among electric blue icebergs on a cruise by Zodiac. And spend a full day in Glacier Bay National Park. You’ll have exclusive access to NPCA staff experts who will provide an inside look at NPCA’s on-going work in Alaska, including two recent victories over destructive mining development in the headwaters of Bristol Bay and in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.
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Read more about On the Road to Freedom: Understanding Civil Rights Through Our National Parks and Heritage Areas
Land Based Trip On the Road to Freedom: Understanding Civil Rights Through Our National Parks and Heritage Areas Join NPCA experts on this remarkable journey through some of the most significant sites associated with American civil rights. Along the way, we will have special opportunities to meet with NPCA partners, local historians and even some of the faithful activists known as foot soldiers who actively played a role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Throughout this transformative small-group tour, we’ll make our way from Birmingham to Memphis, immersing ourselves in the extraordinary stories and culture of this defining period in American history.
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Read more about The National Parks of Hawai‘i (WAITLIST ONLY)
Land Based Trip The National Parks of Hawai‘i (WAITLIST ONLY) Welcome to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Join us as we explore one of the most remote destinations in the world, home to over 10,000 native species, with 90% found nowhere else on Earth. Our adventure will take us across four Hawaiian Islands, each boasting distinct and extraordinary environments. Here, expert biologists, naturalists and cultural interpreters will offer their extensive knowledge and perspectives of Hawai‘i’s national parks.
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Read more about Utah’s Mighty Five and Beyond (WAITLIST ONLY)
Land Based Trip Utah’s Mighty Five and Beyond (WAITLIST ONLY) Uncover the rugged beauty and rich Indigenous history of Utah – a vast state with some of the country’s most famous national parks. On this nine-day national parks highlights trip, you’ll experience Utah’s famous “Mighty Five” national parks – Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands – along with the lesser known but equally stunning Bears Ears National Monument and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
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Read more about Yosemite Hiking Adventure
Land Based Trip Yosemite Hiking Adventure Join us for an extraordinary week of hiking and exploration in Yosemite National Park! Our daily hikes will cover the gamut from popular, classic hikes to lesser-known gems. We’ll spend time in Yosemite Valley and venture up into the high country of Tuolumne Meadows to visit waterfalls, high peaks, stunning viewpoints and giant Sequoia trees. Your guides will provide insight into Yosemite’s geological features and rich glacial history as well as Yosemite’s wildlife, Indigenous history, and the significant contributions of Chinese American settlers to the park’s development.