Canyonlands

7th-8th Grade•14 days•$5495
June 8-June 21, 2025	Limited	Inquire
June 25-July 8, 2025	Limited	Inquire
July 12-July 25, 2025	Full

Places like the high desert in Utah appear in dreams and in paintings with the greatest palettes. Explore the carved cathedrals and red rock caverns of this magical part of the country. This trip features a wonderland of balanced archways, bright orange sandstone, and rushing rivers tumbling through it all. You’ll get to explore it by backpacking, hiking, and rafting through the magic. Get some dust on your boots in Bryce Canyon National Park and discover a new world out west! In this part of the world, the possibilities and the skies are wide open, and they feature the finest sunsets, sunrises and stars you’ve ever seen.

highlights

See four of Utah’s five national parks by foot as you hike in Bryce Canyon and explore Arches, Canyonlands, and Zion National Parks
Rock climb and canyoneer magical sandstone in the world famous town of Moab, the gateway to massive red rock formations
Follow the lifeblood of the desert, as you raft the rolling waves of the Colorado River and enjoy some of the largest rapids in the U.S.!

rafting

The Colorado River is the West’s most famous river for a reason, and you’ll get to experience why firsthand as you navigate the rapids of Cataract Canyon. A refreshing change of pace from Moab, the Colorado River will revitalize your spirit and quench your thirst for adventure. After 4 days of energizing class III and IV rapids, you’ll be able to soak up the sun on a riverside camp, reminiscing your trip so far.

canyoneering + rock climbing

Spend two days in Moab rock climbing and canyoneering the famous red rock desert. Strap on climbing shoes and learn proper technique as you ascend to new heights. Then, get ready for adventure like no other as your rappel, walk and explore through the canyon!

hiking

Check two more Utah national parks off your list as you scale, scamper, and explore the land bridges, red towers, and delicately balanced beauty of Arches and Canyonlands. Arches National Park lives up to its name containing more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches that are full of splendor. Carved by the Colorado River, Canyonlands National Park has panoramic overlooks, towering rock pinnacles, remote canyons, and American rock paintings. By the end of your exploration, you’ll have experienced some of the oldest and most iconic rock formations in all of the U.S.!