When you think of the great outdoors, what comes to mind? We often imagine long, invigorating adventures and explorations through majestic mountains, pristine lakes, and lush forests. But something specific is often missing from this picture – human diversity. Outdoor spaces are not just for a select few; they belong to everyone. Embracing diversity in…
The time of year is fast approaching when parents in Portland and Seattle search for the perfect summer camp experience for their kids. But why settle for an ordinary camp when your child could embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Olympic National Park youth trips offer an unforgettable journey into one of the world’s…
A thru-hike is a long-distance hike that involves walking the entire length of a trail or route, typically from one end to the other. Thru-hikers can cover hundreds or thousands of miles in several weeks or months, carrying all necessary gear and supplies. You can take these journeys all at once (thru-hiking), broken up over…
Visiting Yosemite National Park is a once-in-a-lifetime experience (although, for some people, it’s more like once every year!), and lodging options can make or break your trip. While there aren’t a ton of options actually inside the park itself, it’s good to know what is in the valley and what lodging options are outside of…
Press Release: West Coast Outfitter Offers 20% Savings to REI Adventures Cancellations Lasting Adventures, a premier backpacking and summer camp outfitter specializing in guided trips through some of the most iconic West Coast National Parks, is stepping up for adventurers whose plans were disrupted by REI Adventures. The nonprofit organization is offering 20% off their…
Yosemite is one of the most beautiful and most visited national parks in the United States. From the tallest waterfalls in the U.S. to towering granite structures, there’s something to see for all ages. Maybe you visited many years ago or never have before, but you’ve booked the plane tickets, rented the car, and now…
Exhilarating, exhausting, and absolutely unforgettable. The Half Dome hike is a must-do for serious hikers, a challenge that combines stunning scenery, physical grit, and a sense of triumph. This iconic granite formation has drawn adventurers from across the globe to ascend its steel cables and stand atop its monumental summit. Once deemed “perfectly inaccessible” by…
You’ve experienced Yosemite in the spring with its gushing waterfalls, the summer with phenomenal weather and disappearing mosquitoes, and the fall with its kaleidoscope of changing leaves. But have you ever considered visiting Yosemite in the winter? Winter in Yosemite is a truly magical experience, like stepping into a snow globe. While some roads and…
Since I started working at Lasting Adventures in 2015, backpacking as a hobby has steadily increased in popularity. Many new backpackers find themselves itching to thru-hike the trails they see in movies like “Mile… Mile & A Half” (2013) and “Wild” (2014). With diverse landscapes, a mild climate, easily accessible trails, and a wide variety…
As 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of Lasting Adventures guide service, we’re reflecting on our incredible journeys with adventurers of all ages through our national parks. From nine-year-olds to seventy-nine-year-olds, we’ve had the privilege of guiding a diverse range of guests on unforgettable trips across the wild beauty of Yosemite, Olympic, and beyond! We are…
