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Beginner Friendly Joshua Tree Camping Trip 4 Days • From Los Angeles • March Departure If you’ve ever thought “I wish someone would just teach me how to camp without judging my inability to fold a map,” then allow us to introduce you to your new favorite long weekend....

There’s a reason Moab, Utah feels like adventure central. You can wake up to sunrise over sandstone arches, spend your afternoon gazing into canyons that stretch to the horizon, and end the day watching the desert sky come alive with stars. If you only have one day...

Arches and Canyonlands: Utah’s Fall Playground Fall in Arches and Canyonlands means cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and that warm red rock glow that makes every sunrise and sunset spectacular. At Arches National Park, you’ll find over 2,000 natural stone arches,...

Zion and Bryce Canyon: A Perfect Fall Pairing Imagine towering red cliffs glowing under crisp autumn skies, with cooler temps making those hikes to iconic viewpoints actually enjoyable. That’s what you get when you visit Zion and Bryce Canyon in the fall. At Zion,...

Yellowstone National Park is known for its iconic geysers and colorful hot springs—but some of its most spectacular geothermal features are tucked away in the wilderness. The Shoshone Geyser Basin, nestled on the edge of Shoshone Lake, offers an off-the-grid adventure...

If you’re dreaming of exploring California’s legendary national parks but aren’t sure where to begin, you’re not alone. Each park offers a completely different experience—from granite cliffs to ancient trees to surreal desert landscapes. Here’s how to choose your...

  How we are reducing more than our carbon footprint: At Good Trip Adventures, we aim to provide trips that are good for our clients, good for others, and good for the planet. To accomplish this, we have set ourselves a goal: in two years, we will become a part...

Deserts are arid, dry places that receive minimal precipitation and can create harsh landscapes. Although deserts may look like wastelands, abundant plant and animal life thrive in these environments. Fall is the perfect time to travel to the southwest, whether it be...

Why you should travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming! Jackson Hole - originally called “Jackson's Hole” for the mountain man and fur trapper David Jackson - is a one of a kind place for travel. It’s the perfect place for any adventure and whether you’re a solo traveler or...

With high temperatures and drought conditions becoming more severe over much of the U.S., fire safety is something that every national park visitor should be keeping at the front of their mind. Follow these NPS guidelines to answer any of the burning questions you...

Bears: some people can’t wait to see them on their national park adventures, and some people hope to not see them at all! Regardless of how you feel about bears, it is your responsibility to be prepared if you are heading into bear country. Two types of bears can be...

(Channel Islands National Park, native lands: Micqanaqa’n, Chumash) National Parks, but make them affordable! Summer in the US National Parks has started with a bang! Here at Good Trip, we've spent most of our days leading trips in Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Grand...

If you’ve ever had the chance to witness wildflowers in spring in California, you might have seen the Golden Poppy. During the spring, mountain sides, valleys, and hills of green get covered up with orange. A California Poppy is a beautiful bright orange blossom with...

The first National Park I ever visited was Badlands National Park. I was in my early twenties and had recently moved to Iowa for an internship. I hopped in a car with two other gals, whom I’d just met. Driving across the entire state of South Dakota gives...

Maps and Apps!   What do you like to use to find your path while you're hiking or backpacking? Are you a tried and true hard maps user? Do you use a mobile app? If so, which one? Or, do you use a combination of both? Our Good Trip guides have strong opinions on the...

One week into the Biden/Harris administration, and we're already seeing some big wins for the climate!  Here are some highlights: Banning new oil and gas leases on federal land Cancelling Keystone XL Pipeline Rejoining Paris Climate Agreement Reviewing possibility to...

Check us out in Condé Nast Traveler! We're blushing from ear to ear - Good Trip Adventures was mentioned last week in an article by Sebastian Modak.  Though the article addressed the difficulties tour guides have had over the past year, our Chief Adventure Officer,...

Travel Safely & With Confidence We can all agree that we'll be glad to put 2020 behind us. We can't help but be hopeful of all that a new year can bring. We all just want to move on. To pull ourselves away from the vortex of screens and experience things again....

"This isn’t the year you’re going to get everything you want, but appreciate everything that you have". I heard this in a podcast recently and I can't get it out of my head. Looking back, I don't think it's possible for our hearts to feel more full or appreciative for...

Say Goodbye to Carbon Emissions! It's that time of the month again! Time for us at Good Trip Adventures to tally up the carbon emissions from one month of trips and partner with Gold Standard to support projects that reduce carbon emissions. This month: access to...

Three months ago, we signed the Outdoor CEO Diversity Pledge. We made a commitment to increase diversity and inclusion in our company through initiatives that have a lasting impact - and we're not alone! Many other big-name outdoor brands (such as Burton, Mammut,...

Ready for some East Coast adventure? Behold, the Great Smoky Mountains! Within an hour's drive of Asheville, NC and Knoxville, TN, the Great Smoky Mountains straddle the ridgeline between North Carolina and Tennessee. With its incredible accessibility and wide range...

At Good Trip Adventures, we're constantly thinking about the natural land on which our trips take place and how to keep them safe for years to come. Public lands are some of our nation's greatest gifts -- from epic glaciers, soaring geysers, and wandering bison, to...

Our goal at Good Trip Adventures is to become a member of 1% for the Planet, require volunteer work from our staff, offset carbon emissions, minimize single-use plastics, and do travel in a “Good” way. And how do we offset carbon emissions?  We use the Gold Standard,...

Only a three-hour drive from Seattle, North Cascades National Park is a fantastic off-the-beaten-path destination for folks looking for a unique adventure away from the crowds in Washington State. Our favorite time to visit this alpine landscape to take advantage of...

Good Trip Adventures guides are the best in the business.  They are vetted thoroughly, trained often, and prepared for the unexpected. Our team is made up of Master Naturalists, Wilderness First Responders, EMTs, rock climbers, thru-hikers, kayakers, conservation...

Although Good Trip Adventures specializes in private multi-day trips, did you know we offer day trips in many National Parks?  If your clients are looking for a single day with a guide as part of a larger itinerary, rather than a fully customized, multi-day trip, they...

At Good Trip Adventures, we are deeply invested in protecting the natural world. For us, that means volunteering our time and resources to a wide range of initiatives.   We regularly participate in Adventure Scientists’ Wildlife Connectivity Project, which brings...

Yosemite National Park is returning to operations after a three-month hiatus, and while reservations are limited to maintain distancing for guests, the park is as amazing as ever. Think Yosemite is only an option in the summertime? Think again! Whether you're...

Our friends at Windy City Travel recently asked us to participate in their Bucket List Webinar Series, where they highlight dream destinations and help keep people excited to travel when it is safe to do so! We discussed domestic travel in the National Parks and...

Yellowstone National Park is (cautiously) open for business! In line with the park’s three-phased reopening plan, visitors are now able to access some services and the park is open for day-use. Campgrounds, visitor centers, and other facilities are still closed until...

Looking for a National Parks Adventure? Travel with Good Trip Adventures and feel great about your vacation!   What is Good Trip? Good Trip Adventures offers the highest quality trips while prioritizing sustainability and inclusivity. Our guides are experts who lead...

Hello from Good Trip Adventures! We hope this message finds you all happy and healthy! We are excited to introduce ourselves, though many of you know our team - Megan Kennedy, Tyler Tennant, and Lauren Skonieczny - from our work together at Discover Outdoors, where we...