WELLINGTON, Colo.— With the recent release of the documentary “The National Park – America’s Best Idea”, travel outfitters across the nation have been refueled with new inspiration to share the experience of Mother Nature with adventurers everywhere.
Whether it’s viewing a blanket of stars in the night sky of Acadia National Park on the New England coast or casting a line in the waters of Tongass National Park on the Alaskan Rainforest Islands, the clients of Adventure Travel Media Source certainly offer a buffet of trips that highlight the natural beauty of America.
Director of “The National Park”, Ken Burns, noted that the parks were protected by “people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy.” Today, ATMS clients allow a new generation of nature enthusiasts to take part in the long-lived traditions of trekking through Yellowstone to spelunking through Mammoth Cave.
Southwest Ed-Ventures offers week-long, educational trips through Mesa Verde National Park where explorers have the opportunity to learn about the local Native American culture and experience the equinoxes through archaeoastronomy. Arizona River Runners offer all-inclusive, 3-day to 2-week long trips on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon National Park. These expeditions will allow travelers to rediscover simple living while covering up to 280 miles of the canyon.
While some adventures are best saved for the warmer seasons, most national parks are open year round, making easily accessible and convenient trips. There are over 391 areas in the National Park System and protected plots in every state and territory (except Delaware), making these natural hot spots a perfect vacation where ‘close to home’ will feel very far away.
It is no question that most disposable facets of income, like vacations, have seen a downturn in these tough economic times. National park vacations offer up an inexpensive getaway for families and solo travelers. These escapist holidays will not only save happy campers some cool cash, but money being filtered through the national park system will sustain or even create countless American jobs.
Canyon Calling, Denali National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capital Reef National Park, Arches National Park, Grand Canyon National Park
Far and Away Adventures , Yellowstone National Park; Jarbridge/ Bruneau and Owyhee Rivers, Middle Fork of the Salmon River (Wild and Scenic protected rivers)
