Trips

FULL Our federal public lands are facing threats like never before—over 5,700 staff have been eliminated and funding is being cut resulting in trails eroding, habitats shrinking, and public access cut off. Your support is needed now more than ever to protect these places! We are in urgent need of volunteers on projects across National…

Explore diverse coastal habitat and maintain trails at the same time with this popular and beautiful trip to Santa Catalina Island! Santa Catalina, one of California’s Channel Islands, lies southwest of Los Angeles. It’s known for its wildlife, scuba dive sites and Mt. Orizaba, its highest peak. The resort town of Two Harbors lies to…

Immerse Yourself in Alaska Life with temperate outdoor camping with Indoor Meals, Hot Showers, and Wifi in town! Join us in Whittier, Alaska in the heart of the Chugach National Forest and Prince William Sound! Volunteers will be making a tangible impact as they construct new trail, build sturdy retaining wall sections, step & run…

Summertime on the Oregon Coast! Come help restore the Salal Hill Trail in the scenic coastal town of Newport, Oregon while looking for whales, agates and seabirds galore! Newport has been a vacation destination from its earliest days. The first tourists traveled to Newport to enjoy beachside hotels, hot sea baths, salt water taffy and…

Beluga whales and a gold rush town among scenic Alaskan Trails! The Gull Rock Trail offers some enthralling views as it extends for 5.7 miles along the south shore of the Turnagain Arm from the end of the Hope Highway to a rocky peninsula. It travels over gradual hills with occasional steep sections and has…

Explore the longest known cave system in the world! Mammoth Cave National Park is a park on two levels – 52,830 acres of reclaimed hardwood forest and winding riverways, and below it, the longest known cave system in the world, surveyed at 426 miles to date. It’s also a designated World Heritage Site and a…

Dive into St. John’s 3,000 years of human history! Go beyond Virgin Islands National Park’s stunning white-sand beaches. Hike to historic plantation sites to learn about a challenging past when sugar and enslaved labor dominated life on the island. Visit the Indigenous Taino’s ancient petroglyphs. Snorkel coral reefs to discover hidden marine life. Two-thirds of…

Ketchikan is a picturesque town in southeast Alaska. Surrounded by mountains and ocean, it is a photographers dream. Whether you would like to stroll down the sidewalk and explore small-town shops while staying in the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Bunkhouse in town or hike in the temperate rainforest, this location is for you. Ketchikan has wonderful…

***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for adventure! In the beautiful Dolly Sods Wilderness Area volunteers will work on a boardwalk that was constructed 20 years ago with help from the American…

***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for adventure! Join one of the most popular recurring Volunteer Vacations to help this friendly island community maintain local trails! Enjoy stunning ocean vistas, where there…

The small City of Cody—gateway to the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park—offers a full range of amenities, including a regional airport, multiple grocery stores, coffee shops, and diverse dining options. Despite its size, Cody has a vibrant cultural environment shaped by a strong tourism heritage and deep ties to the American West. Cody is…

Build new trail for dogs! This project supports one of Lewis and Clark State Park's (LCSP) most popular recreation spaces by creating a clearly defined, durable route for dog walkers, families, and day-use visitors who frequent the shoreline and beach areas of the park. Northwest North Dakota offers one of the most diverse landscapes and…