Things to see & do in
the National Parks
These cherished landscapes were not simply ‘gifted’ to the American people by a benevolent government, in many cases they were taken from indigenous people such as American Indians or Native Hawaiians, often violently, with tribal ownership ignored or invalidated. A total of 26 Native American tribes lived on the land that now makes up Yellowstone National Park and still consider it sacred. Today’s park system emphasises the historical links between the lands and indigenous communities, and aims to preserve them through educating and involving visitors. Park rangers, in particular, are invaluable sources of information on this subject as well as wildlife, hiking routes and safety.
Our USA Holidays
National Parks holiday in America, Western explorer
A medley of man-made and natural wonders
Los Angeles to Las Vegas tour, USA
Discover California, Arizona and Nevada's best attractions
Wolf watching holiday in Yellowstone, USA
Expert guided trips to track & watch wolves in Yellowstone
Colorado holiday, self drive tour, USA
Explore the varied National Parks of the United States.
Denali National Park holiday in Alaska
Experience untouched wilderness off the beaten path
Alaska adventure holiday, salmon run
Active small group adventures in a retrofitted school bus
Self drive tour of the National Parks of America
Explore the United States fantastic National Parks.
Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon holiday
Take in some of the USAs greatest landscapes
California, Nevada and Arizona holiday
Journey into the remote wilds of Western America
Kenai Peninsula adventure holiday in Alaska
Orcas, Humpbacks and Glaciers: Experience Alaska's coastline
West Coast tours in America
Spectacular journey along the USA's West Coast
American National Parks walking holiday
Hike surreal red landscapes and deep desert canyons
West Coast National Parks tour in America
Explore the historic lodges of America's National Parks
National Parks hiking holiday in America
A superb hiking adventure through the USA's most famous national parks
Walking the Western US National Parks holiday
Explore the Grand Canyon, Zion & Bryce
Western USA National Parks holiday
Explore some of the highlights of America's southwest.
Between them, the national parks of America have many thousands of kilometres of scenic trails for hiking and mountain biking; rivers, lakes and coastline for kayaking and rafting; and plenty of indigenous legends and architectural heritage to explore. And then there is the wildlife: bears, wolves, elk, moose, bald eagles, whales and alligator – who says epic safaris are limited to Africa? And given that on small group tours you’ll spend at least a full day at each park, you can be sure of having enough time to visit all the must-see locations.
National Park highlights
Bryce Canyon National Park
Denali National Park
Centred on Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America, Denali National Park comprises 24,000sq km of Alaskan wilderness where herds of caribou and moose are stalked by wolves, and both grizzly and black bears roam. There is only road through the park, with tour buses the standard mode of transport. Hiking here has the capacity to overwhelm.Grand Canyon National Park
It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve seen it, whether in person or in photos, the scale of the Grand Canyon will transfix you. Hiking trails around the rim (crowded) or down into the canyon itself (less busy but heavygoing in places) are the best way to take it in, but you can also admire the 1.6km deep and 29km canyon from the Skywalk, from the air, by scenic flight, or from the water on a rafting trip along the Colorado River.Our top USA Holiday
National Parks holiday in America, Western explorer
A medley of man-made and natural wonders
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