Student Journeys US National Parks Trips

These expertly guided trips take you to take your student group to some of the largest, most beautiful, and most important national parks in the United States. Student Journey adventures showcase America’s incredible geographic diversity and cultural richness. Click below to learn more about our exclusive departures.

FOUR CORNERS- THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST – Hike, climb, and bike through Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Arches National Park, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon National park. Your expert guides will teach you about the region’s geological features, flora and fauna as well as about the Native Americans who used to inhabit the area. You will also visit the Hoover Dam. (View More)

CATALINA ISLAND WONDERS – Camp and hike Santa Catalina Island with guides and learn about the flora, fauna, and the geography of the island. Transfer to Laura Stein Volunteer Camp where students will spend three days learning about conservation and its importance. (View More)

OLYMPIC PARK TRIP & SEATTLE - Travel to Washington to spend several days working with the Olympic Park Institute to increase scientific literacy and comprehension of environmental issues through hands on activities within the park. Travel to downtown Seattle to explore the city from the underground up.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROJECT – Immerse yourselves in the natural surrounds of Yosemite’s valleys, meadows, waterfalls, giant sequoias, and more. Work with the Yosemite Institute to learn about the role Yosemite has played throughout American history as well as about the conservations projects that protect it. Travel to San Francisco to study its history and explore the city. (View More)

ANZA BORREGO STATE PARK – Hike and camp the Anza Borrego State Park to study the flora, fauna, and geography of the region. Learn from ecology experts about the delicate interplay of local species with each other as well as with the park. Visit the state of the art paleontoloty and archeology labs to watch students and scientists at work. At night, relax, stargaze, share stories, and listen to the sounds of the animals in park. (View More)

JOSHUA TREE & MOJAVE – Camp in Joshua Tree National Park and explore the desert with expert guides. Study the fragile ecosystem of the desert and work with guides to battle the spread of invasive species within the park. Stargaze at night and hike to Lost Palms Oasis, where students will conduct experiments, present findings, and participate in historical interpretation. (View More)