Field notes
Trail reports, park updates, and what a season actually looks like on the ground.
The Ultimate Four-Season Guide to Utah's Mighty 5
July 15, 2026
Denali National Park: History, Landscapes, and Culture
July 7, 2026
Grand Canyon North Rim: A Guide to Trails, Views, and Nature's Resurgence
May 19, 2026
Peak Planning for the Peaks
April 28, 2026
Retracing Human and Earth History on the Grand Circle
April 21, 2026
Navigating the Airline Bag Fee Hikes: What You Need to Know
April 14, 2026
Traveling to Europe in 2026? How the New EES Digital Border Will Affect You
April 14, 2026
Why the Grand Canyon Escalante Route is the Ultimate Backpacking Test
April 2, 2026
Your Best Backcountry Trip Starts with a Guide
April 2, 2026
5 Things You Can't Miss in Glacier National Park
March 19, 2026
Announcing Our New Olympic National Park and the Pacific Northwest Tour
February 24, 2026
Arches National Park Lifts Timed-Entry Update 2026: What Travelers Need to Know
February 19, 2026
Ultimate Winter Playground: 7 Reasons Yellowstone & the Tetons Shine in the Snow
February 4, 2026
Take Part in Route 66 History
January 29, 2026
Utah National Park Visitation in 2025: What Happened — and What It Means for 2026 Travel
January 28, 2026
A Rare Wildflower Season in Death Valley
January 27, 2026
Zion's New Tunnel Restrictions Are Here - What Tour Operators Need to Know
January 22, 2026
The Best National Parks in the West to Visit in the Fall
September 2, 2025
Discovering Grand Teton National Park
August 26, 2025
Culture, Connection, and the Hawaiian Way
July 23, 2025
No More "Shoes Off" at TSA: What It Means for Your Next Southwest Tour
July 9, 2025
Tides, Trails, and Timeless Charm: Discover the Canadian Atlantic Experience
May 9, 2025
Kolob Canyon: The Zion Secret Most Tours Miss
April 8, 2025
Texas: A Keystone State in American History
November 7, 2024
Chasing the Northern Lights: A Guide to Viewing the Aurora Borealis in Alaska
October 1, 2024
Your Guide to Fall Colors in the Southwest
September 4, 2024
Canyons of the Escalante: A Geological and Hiking Odyssey
August 13, 2024
Meet Our Guide Christopher Vander Wilt
April 5, 2023
Meet Our Guide Dave Showalter
March 29, 2023
Meet Our Guide Larry Hansen
March 15, 2023
Meet Our Guide Wynn Hall
March 8, 2023
The Wonder and The Worry - Documentary Filmmaking on Our Private Yellowstone Tour
February 9, 2023
Southwest Adventure Tours 10 Year Anniversary
January 26, 2023
Chena Hot Springs Experience
December 5, 2022
Bryce Canyon in the Snow
August 20, 2022
David Beach, Alaska Tour Guide
February 7, 2022
Exploring the Last Frontier: My Alaskan Adventure
January 10, 2022
A Journey Down Historic Route 66: A Nostalgic Trip Through Time
Meet Our Guide Adam Bath
Meet Our Guide Ann Evans
Meet Our Guide Haydee Schabelski
Meet Our Guide Kim Palmer
Meet Our Guide Wayne Parker
Zion Entrance Project