Top USA Nature Walks - page 4

Experience an incredible daybreak view from the top of Maui’s highest peak during this full-day Mt. Haleakala sunrise tour. Journey with a guide on this massive volcano to witness the orange and red-colored dawn of a new day set amidst the clouds, enjoying the sublime beauty of a sight that once inspired literary great Mark Twain. This Maui sunrise excursion also includes round-trip hotel transportation, breakfast, and entrance fees.

Adventure-seeking travelers won’t want to miss the chance to go canyoneering through some of the most amazing slot canyons in Zion National Park. Your guide will keep you safe as you navigate your way through the canyons of red rock, rappelling down some cliffs as high as 100 feet. Learn about the geology of the area as you go. This tour lasts about five hours.

See V - The Ultimate Variety Show at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. This high-energy production combines seven spectacular shows in one with thrilling specialty acts, daring stunts, nonstop entertainment and performances for all ages. Choose from multiple seating options for a must-see live show on the Las Vegas Strip.

Known for its steep granite cliffs, waterfalls, towering sequoia groves, and diversity of wildlife, Yosemite National Park is something you don’t want to miss. On this small group day trip, you can leave the logistics to a tour guide so all you have to do is enjoy the great outdoors. You have both guided sightseeing and free time, ensuring you see the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s major attractions, like Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite Valley, with the chance to explore more of the park however you wish.

Visit Utah’s Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks in just one day with this full-day tour from Las Vegas. Discover a stunning desert landscape of sandstone cliffs, canyons, mesas, and unusual hoodoo rock formations. Stop at the Visitor Center and Checkerboard Mesa at Zion, and admire the scenery from different viewpoints at Bryce Canyon. On the way, pass by the Virgin River Gorge and St. George.

No visit to Las Vegas is complete without a magic show. Book your ticket in advance and guarantee a seat at a one-of-a-kind show delivered by the legendary performer David Copperfield. The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino hosts the critically acclaimed star, who has impressed audiences for years with convincing illusions and fascinating stories. Choose from multiple showtimes per day to fit your schedule.

Visit the Grand Canyon on a day tour with hotel pickup in a luxury bus featuring panoramic windows and an onboard bathroom. Enjoy a hot breakfast at a restaurant en route, a photo stop at Hoover Dam Memorial Bridge, VIP bus access at the West Rim, and a scenic BBQ lunch. Upgrade options include the Skywalk and a helicopter flight.

Explore the Hoover Dam from Las Vegas, even if you have limited time, on this half-day "mini" tour that fits perfectly into your schedule. After leaving the Strip in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van, you'll head to the dam, with stops at scenic lookout points for stunning views and great photo opportunities. You can also upgrade your tour to include a stop at the Seven Magic Mountains in the Mojave Desert.

Discover Area 51, without the self-drive stress, on a full-day guided tour from Las Vegas. Travel along the Extraterrestrial Highway through desolate desert landscapes to the infamous location. See top-secret Janet Airlines, the Black Mailbox, the absolute perimeter, and stop for lunch at the quirky, alien-themed, Little A'Le'Inn.

Discover some of the most stunning desert landscapes of the American Southwest on this 3-day guided tour from Las Vegas. Explore the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park, and travel through the beautiful deserts of Arizona and Utah. All transportation, two nights of accommodation with daily breakfast, and entrance fees are included, so you don't have to worry about planning your own trip.

Located on the outskirts of Las Vegas, the Valley of Fire State Park is a stunning natural wonder that’s best explored on foot. On this guided hiking excursion, marvel at Native American petroglyphs that are believed to be thousands of years old, and enjoy the colorful desert scenery in Nevada’s oldest state park. Hikes of varying difficulty levels and durations (4–6 hours) are available to suit your needs.

Enjoy a nature experience beyond Las Vegas city limits—and saddle up for a scenic and leisurely Wild West horseback ride—on this small-group, morning tour. Following pickup from the Strip, head into the surrounding desert, and meet your expert wrangler guide. After an introduction, saddle up and set off for beautiful views of the landscape. Later, revitalize with a hearty cowboy-style breakfast before heading back to the city.

Visit Los Angeles from Las Vegas without the hassle of planning logistics or staying the night on this day trip. The tour is limited to just fourteen people for a small-group experience, and your driver-guide will provide commentary about the city as you see areas such as Hollywood and Rodeo Drive. Snacks and lunch are included for a seamless experience.

Explore Grand Canyon National Park on a full-day guided South Rim bus tour with hotel pickup. Enjoy panoramic views from multiple lookout points and optional upgrades including a 2-hour Hummer tour, scenic helicopter flight, or IMAX movie. Learn about the canyon's history and geology from your guide as you explore.

Escape the bustle of Las Vegas on this small-group day trip to two of Utah’s top national parks: Zion and Bryce Canyon. Explore a stunning landscapes of cliffs, canyons, plateaus, and otherworldly hoodoo rock formations as you learn about the geology of the area, one of the most fascinating in the U.S.

Explore the dramatic sandstone landscape of Valley of Fire State Park with ease on this small-group guided tour from Las Vegas. Enjoy hotel pickup from the Las Vegas Strip, admire unique rock formations and see highlights such as the Beehives, ancient petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock, Rainbow Vista, White Domes, and Elephant Rock.

Explore the geology around California’s legendary San Andreas fault during a Jeep tour from Palm Desert. See a desert oasis fed by an underground spring as your naturalist guide describes how the Native American Cahuilla tribe used the desert's plants for food, medicine, and shelter. Marvel at steep-walled canyons and tall twisted rock mountains, and learn about the plant and animal life of the area. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour that includes light snacks, and bottled water.

Discover the natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park on a small-group, full-day guided tour. Learn more about the park's geothermal sites and visit the top landmarks of the lower loop, including the mud volcanoes, the Grand Canyon, the Norris Geyser Basin, and the Old Faithful Geyser. There are plenty of stops for snapping photos and admiring the scenery—you may even spot the bears and bison that roam the area.

Some of Alaska's most beautiful landscapes lie right on Anchorage's doorstep, but many visitors miss out due to transportation concerns. This guided tour departs from downtown Anchorage and takes you to Chugach State Park for a walk in nature. You'll see Barbara Falls, cross South Fork Eagle River and learn about plants and animals along the way.

Both the US and Canada have a rich history of logging and lumberjacking. Cheer on your favorite team as you watch Alaskan and British Columbian woodsmen chop, saw, roll logs, and throw axes as they compete in the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. Then, join in the fun as you learn how to throw a double-bit axe for yourself, trying to best your fellow attendees.

Learn more about one of the oldest cities in the US while enjoying a frightfully good time on a family-friendly ghost tour of St. Augustine. Combine visits to spooky sites with light-hearted fun and spine-tingling tales. Your costumed guide takes you to cemeteries, the ground of the Old Fort, and other haunted locations to discover the little-known legends that you wouldn’t learn any other way.

Discover the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite National Park on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Enjoy early park entry and comfortable hotel pickup from major San Francisco hotels. Spot supersized natural wonders such as Half Dome, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and sequoia groves, and spend several hours exploring the park’s wonders on your own. Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older pay an additional park entry fee.

Get out of the city and discover the stunning scenery that surrounds Anchorage. This small-group tour takes you south along the Seward Highway to soak up ocean and mountain views on the way to Alyeska Ski Area where an an aerial tram takes you 2,300 feet (700 meters) above sea level. Afterward, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to learn how sanctuary cares for the Last Frontier’s injured and orphaned animals and see resident wildlife including grizzly bear, moose, caribou, and musk ox.

Stroll leisurely through the forest of Denali National Park. As you walk, listen to your guide talk about the plants, animals, ecology, geology, and more that make Denali unique. Taste the bounty of edible berries that pepper Denali's forests. Your guide is a true expert. Not a mid-rate guide who knows a few fun facts. They're a Naturalist who's prepared to answer any question you throw at them. They're ready for wildlife encounters with bear spray and good training. They have a Wilderness First Responder certification, making them better prepared than an EMT for an emergency in the backcountry. See? I told you they were an expert. This is your chance to experience Alaska up close and personal. Your chance to feel the peat moss that so few do. Taste the elusive and legendary cloudberries. This is more than a walk. It's an all expenses paid teleportation into the inner workings of Denali National Park. OH! And we donate 5% to conservation. You're helping Denali by taking this tour!