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There\u2019s nothing quite like immersing yourself in the great outdoors, and in the USA you\u2019re spoilt for choice with incredible landscapes across the country\u2019s National Parks. From strolling beneath towering giant Sequoia trees in Yosemite to the burnt terrains of the Canyonlands, and even spotting wildlife in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, you won\u2019t be short of memorable moments in these majestic places. With Trafalgar, the great outdoors is just at your fingertips, with everything taken care of \u2013 you just need to bring your best self (and maybe some sturdy shoes). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Trafalgar, we\u2019re interested in unlocking the human side to travel, even in more rural areas. Our Be My Guest experiences help you unlock the real, authentic side to each destination, seeing life through a local\u2019s eyes. Get ready to meet the locals who have made the great outdoors their home in some of the USA’s most epic and iconic landscapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the USA through a Trafalgar tour.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a walk in the woods of Yosemite National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After spending the day in the iconic Yosemite National Park putting your hiking boots to good use, you\u2019ll wind down in the evening with a one-of-a-kind Forest Bathing experience. This immersive practice uses all your senses to connect with your surroundings, led by your host Susan Madden, certified meditation instructor, labyrinth facilitator and forest bathing guide. You\u2019ll begin with a simple meditation before learning the fundamentals and science behind Forest Bathing, shown to improve health and assist in creating a more peaceful life. Following the presentation, refuel as you sit down for a meal at Tenaya Lodge, surrounded by conversation and storytelling with Susan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On California High Country Adventure<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Witness traditional storytelling near Badlands National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Discover the future of the Lakota Oyate \u201cLakota Nation\u201d, as you visit Lakota Youth Development on the outskirts of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, a lush, green terrain covered in pine forests and grassland. You\u2019ll meet Marla C. Bull Bear, Executive Director of Lakota Youth Development, and the Rosebud tribal youth members for a traditional storytelling and a traditional meal \u2013 this is a chance to experience a true taste of the prairie and everything Grandmother Earth has to offer. You\u2019ll come away full of knowledge about their mission to reclaim their language, culture, and spirituality, and how this experience supports local youth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On National Parks and Native Trails of the Dakotas<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet a dog sledding expert in Alaska<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After basking in the magnificent Alaskan wilderness of Denali National Park (and maybe spotting a few native caribou), you\u2019ll have a special opportunity to visit the home of Dave Monson, a local Dog Mushing (also known as Dog Sledding) celebrity. Who better to learn the history of Alaska’s state sport from? Join Dave and his dogs for an unforgettable Be My Guest dinner experience before you take a scenic journey through this rugged state, spotting snow-capped summits of the Alaska Range and expansive glaciers en route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Majestic Alaska<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dine under the stars near Canyonlands National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience in the great outdoors at Shash Din\u00e9 Eco Retreat on the Navajo Nation, surrounded by desert landscapes and dramatic rock formations. Meet your hosts Baya and Paul for a traditional meal of mutton stew, frybread, vegetables, melon, coffee and Navajo tea, savored under the stars. Your dinner is enhanced by traditional Din\u00e9 (Navajo) storytelling from storyteller and award-winning Din\u00e9 recording artist Eli Secody, whose fun and fascinating stories are steeped in his Din\u00e9 roots. Cap off the evening with a walk up to a remarkable vista on the very land where Baya can trace her lineage back over 20 generations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Utah’s Mighty Five National Parks<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Savor a 3-course Western dinner near Yellowstone National Park <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After exploring the vast and varied landscapes of Yellowstone, one of the world\u2019s oldest national parks with over 500 geysers, you\u2019ll move on to Montana\u2019s Big Sky Country for a Be My Guest experience at the historic Billings Depot. Built in 1903, learn about Billings\u2019 railroad history as you\u2019re hosted by a historian from the nearby Western Heritage Center, accompanied by local Chef Stephen Hindman’s three-course menu featuring local, seasonal produce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Western Frontiers<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taste local produce across Hawaii, from Maui to Big Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On the lush, fertile lands of Maui, Hawaii, you can explore the great outdoors with dormant volcanoes, black sand beaches and whale watching \u2013 and with Trafalgar, you\u2019ll get to dine at O\u2019o Farms on a Be My Guest experience. On this diversified natural farm, immerse yourself in the ways of regenerative farming as you help gather fresh produce for your al fresco lunch, looking out over the farm\u2019s 3,500-foot elevation. A truly unique farm-to-fork experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For another Be My Guest experience in Hawaii, hop over to the Big Island, a huge part of which is made up of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Not only can you summit two of the world’s most active volcanoes, but you\u2019ll also learn about the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture during a visit to a deep ocean salt farm. So much more than just a seasoning, at Kona Salt Farm you can watch the salt production process and taste different salts to explore the varied flavor profiles over some delicious local food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Hawaii Four Island Adventure<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the USA’s great outdoors for yourself with Trafalgar. Explore our USA guided tours here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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A highlight trip has to be backpacking around Vietnam with my sister, though my trips to Yosemite National Park, Madrid, and the Greek islands are up there too, captured haphazardly on my very unprofessional film camera.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jess-williamson-39b096176\/"],"honorificPrefix":"Miss","gender":"female","knowsAbout":["Writing"],"knowsLanguage":["English"],"jobTitle":"Campaign copywriter","worksFor":"TTC","url":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/author\/jesswilliamson\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/877882","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/81"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=877882"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/877882\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/877893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=877882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=877882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=877882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}