Moab, Arches & Canyonlands Escape

American wildlife management is the result of a unique mix of history, law and philosophy that continues to guide modern-day conservation. Join Expedition Leader Aaron Bott to learn about this system, from the early days of market hunting (the systemic killing of vast numbers of animals for profit) to the establishment of the Public Trust Doctrine. Discover how landmark legislation, civic engagement and influential leaders shaped the framework we use today and learn how this system continues to adapt to modern conservation challenges.

The national parks of the American Southwest are more than scenic wonders—they’re living museums of natural and cultural history. Expedition Leader Arthur Kampmann shines a spotlight on two lesser-known parks in the region: Petrified Forest and Canyonlands national parks. Find out how petrified wood forms over millennia, learn how rivers shaped Canyonlands’ dramatic landscapes, and meet desert-adapted wildlife like bighorn sheep and pronghorn. Plus, discover the origin story of the National Park Service and its early champions, including Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir.

Discover red rock country, Indigenous rock art and desert wildlife on our new five-day small-group adventure across Utah’s most dramatic sandstone landscapes. Expedition Leader Corbin Hawkins details this journey through Arches and Canyonlands national parks, Dead Horse Point State Park and the Colorado National Monument. Find out where we stay (including a luxury lodge on the banks of the Colorado River away from tourist crowds) and what to pack, and meet some of the wildlife we may encounter, such as bighorn sheep, pronghorn, golden eagles and more.