Excitement is building toward the grand unveiling of the US National Parks Service Centennial celebrations. 

The Organic Act of 1816 created the National Parks Service to "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations” 

The UK's expert small group tour operator to North America; Grand American Adventures has taken this principle entirely to heart as it guides groups of no more than 13 people on low impact / high excitement itineraries across more parks than any other company from west to east and north to south. Regional tour leaders head every adventure with specialist native guides and wildlife experts, sensitive to the needs of preserving the parks, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, whilst ensuring guests are drawn into the very heart of what makes these environments of unique world importance.

National Parks Walk tour, with departures from 25 April to 04 Nov includes experiences in five national parks Zion, Bryce, Canyon Lands, Arches and the Grand Canyon, plus a half day Navajo guided hike through Monument Valley.  The tour will also include a welcome at the wondrous Havasupai Reservation surrounded by stunning waterfalls and where mail is still delivered on horseback, ahead of its conclusion in Las Vegas.  This 11 day tour is priced from £1,919.

Northwest Parks and Lodges is a 13 day tour between Olympic Park and Grand Teton National Park WY and can be taken going in either direction! It includes a dip in the Sol Duc Hot Springs to rejuvenate tired limbs after a long day of exploring the Olympic Parks extraordinary mix of deciduous rainforest mixed with wild pacific coastline and glaciers.  Departures in July and August 2016 and 2017 start from £2,619.

Carolinas and Smoky Mountains takes in every element of Southern charm over its 11 days, from live music, beer and grits to the breathtaking scenery of the USA's most visited National Park – Great Smoky Mountains.  Two days in the park ensures guests experience ancient forests, the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Appalachian range and countless wildlife spotting opportunities.  There are nearly 2,000 Black Bears making the park home as well as more than 200 species of birds, groundhogs, squirrels, bats and white tail deer.  Tours depart from Atlanta between June and September priced from £2,719.

www.grandamericanadventures.com

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Editors Notes: Quoted prices are tour only - flight packages available on request.

About the TUI Adventure Division: The TUI Adventure Division offers premium, experience-based adventure holidays and expeditions worldwide for active travelers. The division includes expedition specialists International Expeditions Quark Expeditions and Zegrahm Expeditions; leading European adventure and activity specialists Exodus, Headwater, World Challenge, Sawadee, TrekAmerica and Grand American Adventures; and US-based destination management company AmeriCan Adventures. From reaching the top of Kilimanjaro and canoeing on the Zambezi, to catching tiger cub sightings and breaking ice en route to the North Pole, the TUI Adventure Division offers inspirational experiences that create lifelong memories. 

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