Grand Canyon & Sedona Escape

Explore the entrancing landscapes of the American Southwest on a compact yet in-depth journey through Arizona’s high desert. Expedition Leader Jen Kampmann introduces our NEW 5-day Grand Canyon & Sedona Escape, which features the Painted Desert, Petrified Forest National Park, and a classic journey by vintage train to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim through the world’s largest Ponderosa pine forest. Learn about our accommodations, including national park lodges on the South Rim, and the wildlife we may encounter, like bald eagles, bighorn sheep and pronghorn.

Wonder what it’s like to experience wild nature amid the camaraderie of an all-women group? Our guests on these popular adventures often tell us they feel more comfortable in an all-women setting, especially when it comes to trying new things—from snowshoeing to kayaking with belugas to camping in brown bear territory. Expedition Leaders Judy Wilson and Jessica Morgan discuss our empowering Women's Journeys trips and the positive impact they have on our travelers. Not only are these adventures women-only and women-led, but the itineraries have a special focus on the contributions of women in the destinations we visit.

Meet the largest wild sheep in North America: the bighorn. These unique ungulates roam throughout the West, from red rock canyons to grassy prairies. Utah wildlife biologist Toni Proescholdt describes the bighorns’ complex social lives, including their sexually segregated herds (rams only join ewes during rut), lamb-rearing practices and the males’ impressive jousting abilities. Find out where you can spot bighorn sheep in the wild (including on our Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon adventures), and learn what to look for when observing them in the field.