Take a look at these great national park travel adventures from NPCA and our travel partners ...


Dear Friend of the National Parks,

The exquisite beauty of America's national parks is calling your
name. It's time to check out NPCA's remarkable 2022
collection of specially curated educational tours just for park
enthusiasts like you. Designed to give you exclusive experiences
within the parks and special behind-the-scenes access to our staff
experts, partners and local specialists, these tours are the most
worthwhile way to revel in the magnificent sites of our parks, from
skyscraping glacial peaks to colorful arrays of coral reefs.

Highlighting NPCA's important contributions to park protection
along the way, NPCA staff experts and our trip leaders will take you
on an adventure like no other. When you join an NPCA small-group tour,
you'll journey through America's most awe-inspiring
landscapes, historic sites and heritage areas in the places we know
best: America's national parks.

Another benefit of traveling with NPCA is that a portion of your trip
cost goes back to support NPCA's mission to protect the parks
for present and future generations. Finally, your health and safety is
our top priority. NPCA has worked diligently with each of our travel
partners to develop important safety measures so you can travel with
ease.

Take a look at these fantastic journeys in fall 2022:

On the Road to Freedom: Understanding Civil Rights Through our
National Parks and Heritage Areas
September 9-16, 2022
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Join NPCA experts on this transformative journey through some of the
most significant sites associated with American civil rights. Along
the way, you will have a unique opportunity to meet with NPCA
partners, local historians and even those who played an active role in
the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's. See firsthand how NPCA
and partners are expanding cultural resource protections to help
preserve the stories of the U.S. civil rights era. You'll leave
this exceptional tour with a deeper connection to the brave women, men
and children of this region and their fight for justice.

Ancient Forests of the Olympic Peninsula
September 12-18, 2022
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Olympic National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is where natural
wonders, complex ecosystems and rich indigenous history come together
to create a truly magnificent experience. NPCA experts and key local
guides will show you a lesser-known side of the region. You'll
have the exciting opportunity to examine NPCA's recent park
protection victories in the area, like the now free-flowing Elwha
River. While we explore this striking, mountainous park, we'll
also observe otherworldly sea stacks on Ruby Beach, kayak crystal-blue
Lake Crescent and hike the lush, ancient Hoh rainforest to the
"quietest place in America."

Natural Fortunes of the Four Corners
September 25-October 1, 2022
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Known for sweeping vistas, culturally rich Ancestral Puebloan
settlements and internationally recognized dark skies, the Four
Corners is unlike anywhere else in the world. Journey alongside expert
guides on an adventure through the archaeological wonders of New
Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona. Along the way, you'll find a
deeper understanding of NPCA's role in preserving the
region's priceless ancestral and cultural resources. On this
thrilling tour, we'll compare the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde
to the extraordinary ancient structures in Chaco Culture National
Historical Park, and Aztec Ruins and Hovenweep National Monuments.

Fa'a Samoa: The National Park of American Samoa
October 6-13, 2022
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Talofa! On this tour, you'll visit all three islands of the
breathtaking National Park of American Samoa. Alongside NPCA experts,
local guides and community members, you'll enjoy local food and
explore tropical rainforests, hidden beaches, and flora and fauna
found in no other U.S. national park. Explore the exquisite
landscapes, vibrant reefs and historic sites of the islands via boat
and on foot. Feel the warm welcome of Samoan culture as you uncover
NPCA's efforts to conserve the park's unrivaled
environment, treasured cultural sites and lesser-known Rose Atoll
Marine National Monument.

The National Parks of Hawaii
October 16-24, 2022 & 24-26, 2022
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Experience the unparalleled cultural and natural beauty within all
seven of Hawaii's national parks by joining expert biologists,
naturalists and cultural interpreters as you journey through four
Hawaiian Islands. From spectacular active volcanoes in Hawai'i
Volcanoes National Park to sweeping views on Haleakal? Crater,
this expert-led tour will take you on an immersive adventure through
the most astonishing and sacred sites of the islands. Home to over
10,000 native species, Hawaii offers an unparalleled opportunity to
watch for dazzling wildlife as you explore the ways NPCA, partners and
community members are safeguarding Hawaii's precious ecosystems
and magnificent culture.

California Escape: Channel Islands National Park
(small-ship cruise with Lindblad Expeditions)
November 1-5, 2022
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Embark on an unprecedented five-day expedition into wildness and
wellness in the remote and remarkable Channel Islands. Step aboard the
National Geographic Venture and sail to three of the five
wildlife-rich islands that make up Channel Islands National Park, plus
Catalina Island, as you learn about NPCA's important role in the
history of the park. Known as America's Galápagos, the
Channel Islands and their surrounding waters provide habitat for more
than 2,000 species of plants and animals, including 150 native species
found nowhere else in the world.

The Backroads of Big Bend
November 9-15, 2022
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From the mystical desert town of Marfa to the rugged Chisos
Mountains, this diverse landscape promises a deep dive into the
region's cultural history. Your guides and NPCA experts will
show you a lesser-known side of the park as we paddle the Rio Grande,
hike to the most spectacular views in Big Bend, admire the darkest
night skies and examine NPCA's current park protection efforts
in the region. Journey through one of the wildest corners of America,
all with the comfort of an NPCA small-group tour.

If you have any questions about these great 2022 park adventures,
please reach out to me by phone at 202-454-3305 or by email at
[email protected].

Thank you for your support and everything you do to help protect
America's national parks!

See you in the parks,

Jared Dial
Associate Director, Educational Travel Program



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