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OCT. 19, 2009 — With the recent release of the documentary “The National Park – America’s Best Idea”, travel outfitters across the nation have been refueled with new inspiration to share the experience of Mother Nature with adventurers everywhere.
Whether itÂ’s viewing a blanket of stars in the night sky of Acadia National Park on the New England coast or casting a line in the waters of Tongass National Park on the Alaskan Rainforest Islands, the clients of Adventure Travel Media Source certainly offer a buffet of trips that highlight the natural beauty of America.
Director of “The National Park”, Ken Burns, noted that the parks were protected by “people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy.” Today, ATMS clients allow a new generation of nature enthusiasts to take part in the long-lived traditions of trekking through Yellowstone to spelunking through Mammoth Cave.
Southwest Ed-Ventures offers week-long, educational trips through Mesa Verde National Park where explorers have the opportunity to learn about the local Native American culture and experience the equinoxes through archaeoastronomy. Arizona River Runners offer all-inclusive, 3-day to 2-week long trips on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon National Park. These expeditions will allow travelers to rediscover simple living while covering up to 280 miles of the canyon.
While some adventures are best saved for the warmer seasons, most national parks are open year round, making easily accessible and convenient trips. There are over 391 areas in the National Park System and protected plots in every state and territory (except Delaware), making these natural hot spots a perfect vacation where ‘close to home’ will feel very far away.
It is no question that most disposable facets of income, like vacations, have seen a downturn in these tough economic times. National park vacations offer up an inexpensive getaway for families and solo travelers. These escapist holidays will not only save happy campers some cool cash, but money being filtered through the national park system will sustain or even create countless American jobs.
Stay at Mormon Lake Lodge (member of the Environmental Protection Agency since 2007) in the Coconino National Forest for around $60 a night and enjoy warmer weather while horseback riding, rock climbing, biking, fishing, cross-country skiing or hunting. For explorers keen on a seaside holiday, Bar HarborÂ’s affordable cottages in Acadia National Park offer stretches of phosphorescent sand beaches, striking cliff faces, meadows of over 300 native plant species and fresh seafood.
The full list of ATMS clients operating in national parks include:
• AdventureWomen, Inc.
• Alaska’s Rainforest Islands
• Arizona River Runners
• Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
• Canyon Calling
• Cedar City/Brianhead Resort Chamber of Commerce
• Far and Away Adventures
• Kentucky Adventure Travel
• Mammoth Cave Hotel
• Mormon Lake Lodge
• OARS
• Olympic Peninsula VB
• Rock Harbor Lodge
• Rogue Wilderness Adventures
• Southwest Ed-Ventures
