Intrepid Travel has launched two new trips exploring US National Parks with a focus on activism—as the tour operator looks to support the parks which have been battling major staff cuts and a proposed USD1 billion cut in funding.
The two limited edition ‘Active-ism’ trips are hosted by Intrepid guides and influential US activists with a goal of connecting travellers around a shared mission of protecting the parks. “As a purpose-driven company, we recognise the role that tourism can play in supporting both people and protected areas,” says md the Americas Leigh Barnes. “With these Active-ism trips, we hope to raise awareness and foster discussion around the challenges facing US National Parks, while empowering travellers to advocate on their behalf and have the trip of a lifetime.”
. . . The Trips
The first of the trips is the five-day Active-ism: Zion & The Grand Canyon trip, hosted by public lands advocate Alex Haraus on 01 Nov or environmental advocate Wawa Gatheru on 14 Apr. Highlights include hiking Zion’s canyons, touring Monument Valley with an indigenous guide and walking along the Grand Canyon’s rim. Prices start from USD1446pp. Option two is the six-day Active-ism: Yellowstone & The Grand Tetons trip, hosted by climate educator Michael Mezzatesta on 07 Jun and environmental author Leah Thomas on 14 Jun. Priced from USD2061pp, guests will explore Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone’s iconic northern and southern loops with highlights including a wolf-tracking adventure led by a naturalist wildlife guide.
See more Active-ism trips, HERE.
