America’s National Park system currently boasts over 400 parks, monuments, and memorials that span 85 million acres and counting. It began as a movement that emerged to preserve the beautiful landscapes that early Western explorers encountered. Thanks to that movement, you can still witness these awe-inspiring wonders for yourself.
Gate 1 Travel offers plenty of ways for you to explore and experience the best of what America’s National Parks have to offer. One of the best ways to do that is on foot. That’s why we’ve put together Walking & Hiking Tours that immerse you in some of the country’s most iconic natural landscapes. Here are five reasons to love our North American Walking & Hiking Tours.
#1. Unique Views
One of the biggest perks of a Walking & Hiking Tour is that your travels will take you off the main roads – literally. While driving through the National Parks might give you some good glimpses of the landscape, there’s nothing quite like hiking to the bottom of a canyon or through a redwood forest to see it from an entirely different angle.
#2. A Full Sensory Experience
When you’re walking through a National Park, your experience goes far beyond just the things you’ll see. Engage your senses as you feel the different kinds of terrain beneath your feet, listen to the sound of birdsong punctuating the steadiness of a cascading waterfall, and breathe in the scent of the local wildflowers.
#3. See the Scenery at a Slower Pace
Sometimes you don’t even realize how much you’re missing when you drive past a landscape. While you may still get the panoramic views of mountains and plains, you probably won’t get to see the finer details you can appreciate when you’re moving a little slower. When you slow your pace to a walk, you’ll get to know the land in a whole new way.
#4. Smaller Groups and New Friends
At Gate 1, we prioritize providing an enriching experience for our Walking & Hiking enthusiasts by maintaining compact tour groups. The limited group size ensures ample opportunities for meaningful interactions with your guide, your surroundings, and your fellow travelers, allowing you to make memories and friends throughout your journey.
#5. Balancing Movement and Comfort
While backpacking and camping have their own unique benefits, we understand that those experiences aren’t every nature-lover’s cup of tea. Our Walking & Hiking Tours offer a great balance of active days in nature’s beauty and relaxing nights in comfortable hotel rooms, with our motor coaches dropping you off and picking you up at the trailheads.
So, pack your bags and get your hiking boots ready! Whether you’re traversing red canyons on our 6 Day Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks Walking Tour or visiting America’s very first National Park on our 6 Day Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks Walking Tour, you’re sure to make lasting memories every step of the way. Want even more adventure? Visit our website today to browse all our Walking & Hiking Tours, both domestic and abroad.
