Before the Park: Native Peoples and Mormon Row Long before Grand Teton was ever set aside as a national park, people called this valley home. Native tribes such as the Shoshone and Bannock moved through the area for centuries, following the rivers, hunting game, and living off the land. Their…
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A Journey into Hawaiian Culture, and Why it Matters Now More Than Ever! In a fast-moving world of screens and schedules, we often forget the power of stories, songs, and silence. The islands of Hawaii are more than a paradise—they are a living culture, rooted in respect, rhythm, and reverence. On…
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Don't Miss Zion's Hidden Gem: Why We Prioritize Kolob Canyon on Our Tours When most travelers think of Zion National Park, they picture the towering cliffs of Zion Canyon, the switchbacks of Angels Landing, or the winding Narrows. But tucked away in the park's northwest corner lies one of Zion's…
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Sixty miles out of Fairbanks, Alaska, a visit to Chena Hot Springs is a unique and classic wild Alaska experience. Included in our Northern Lights Alaska tour, a stay at this historic resort is a true arctic treat. Read on, and you’ll feel what it’s like to visit. Your experience begins almost as…
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By Southwest Adventure Tours web-developer Cliff Bandringa, creator of BackRoadsWest.com Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah has some of the most unique natural geologic formations on Earth. Gazing down at the thousands of oddly shaped hoodoos from above is simply mesmerizing and an experience like…
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