National Treasures

Discover America’s Parks in Style!

Story and photography courtesy of EXP Journeys

If you want to see the natural beauty of the United States, but schlepping across the wilderness with a heavy backpack isn’t your idea of fun, consider exploring America’s parks with all the comforts of modern luxury. Specializing in tailor-made private tour experiences, EXP Journeys provides unparalleled access to some of the most pristine and lesser-known corners within National Parks around the country. From family-friendly excursions and romantic getaways to corporate retreats and cultural immersions, each itinerary is crafted with expert guidance and deep local knowledge.

Founded in 2012 by veteran guides Kevin Jackson and Andrew Roberts, EXP Journeys curates bespoke travel experiences across North and South America to Antarctica. With roots deeply embedded in the guiding community and with its own guide training program, EXP approaches every itinerary with a blend of creativity, experience, and environmental responsibility, ensuring that each journey is as memorable as it is sustainable. The company’s “Leave No Trace” mobile camps are designed to provide luxury accommodations and incredible access to the most remote and stunning landscapes of the United States, including Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Zion, Moab, Escalante, and Lake Powell.

Luxury on the Wild Side: EXP Luxury Mobile Tented Camps

EXP’s Luxury Mobile Tented Camps offer an unparalleled mix of outdoor adventure and comfort. Designed to provide upscale accommodations in America’s most spectacular landscapes, including Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Zion, Escalante, and Lake Powell, these mobile camps prioritize sustainability with a ‘Leave No Trace’ ethos. For 2025, EXP Journeys will create mobile camps in new locations, including Paradise Valley, Moab, and Yosemite. Each camp is outfitted with king-sized beds, an en-suite toilet, hot showers, fresh linens, select wines and beers, chef-curated meals, and complete privacy. Embracing private wilderness settings, EXP elevates the camping experience to new heights in the US by combining luxurious accommodations and refined hospitality with the beauty of the great outdoors. Additional camp locations will be announced throughout the year, each chosen for its beauty and access to America’s natural treasures.

“In a country with some of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders, there is a shocking lack of luxury accommodations that provide access to these beautiful places. Our luxury tented camp was created to do something about that,” shares Jackson. “From the fully inclusive culinary delights and creature comforts to the moments of sipping whiskey around the fire and warm hospitality, we are all about elevating the experience. We believe in making the rugged outdoors a comfortable and serene setting, always in a completely private way. From the bed you sleep on to the view outside your tent, every aspect of your camp is curated by the camping EXPerts.”

For 2025, EXP has highlighted three National Parks across North America, offering discerning travelers exclusive access to unique, remote landscapes.

Capitol Reef National Park in Utah features an array of stunning rock formations.

Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park is often the most overlooked of the five national parks in Utah, but it is an EXP Journeys favorite. Unlike the crowds in Zion National Park or the parks near Moab, Capitol Reef sees a fraction of the tourists but offers unimaginable natural wonders. It’s not impossible to go hiking and rarely see another person on the trail. No reservations are needed, and the beautiful town of Torrey, Utah, is a great place to rest your head after a day of hiking, canyoneering, and taking in the stunning landscape. Defined by the striking Waterpocket Fold—a ninety-mile-long geologic wrinkle—Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature and the spectacular eroded jumble of cliffs, domes, monoliths, twisting canyons, and graceful arches. The Fold extends seventy miles from Thousand Lake Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell).

Visitors can enjoy hundreds of miles of trails and unpaved roads into the scenic backcountry. While the park is worth visiting year-round, the best time of year to visit Capitol Reef National Park is often considered March through June or September through October.

Denali National Park is one of the nation’s largest, encompassing over six million acres of Alaskan wilderness.

Denali National Park

Spanning more than six million acres, Denali National Park epitomizes the raw and untamed beauty of Alaska. Home to North America’s tallest peak, Denali offers an extraordinary wilderness experience where vast glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and roaming wildlife create an adventurer’s paradise. Beyond its legendary hiking trails, visitors can embark on aerial tours, witness the northern lights, and paddle through pristine waters. Chelatna Lake, a premier fishing destination, teems with Pacific salmon, trout, and grayling. Visitors can take a kayak, SUP board, or raft out on the water. The best time to explore Denali is from June to August, when the days are long and wildlife is most active.

Discover unmatched vistas in Glacier National Park.

Glacier National Park

For families seeking an unforgettable escape, Glacier National Park stands as an unrivaled choice. Spanning over a million acres in Montana’s Rocky Mountains, this pristine wilderness was shaped by ancient glaciers, creating a dramatic landscape of rugged peaks, alpine lakes, and sweeping valleys. The iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road offers a mesmerizing drive through towering summits and cascading waterfalls. Families can enjoy leisurely hikes along the Trail of the Cedars, explore Lake McDonald by boat, or take part in the Junior Ranger Program— engaging young adventurers in the park’s rich natural history. Wildlife sightings abound, from mountain goats and grizzly bears to elusive wolverines and lynx. The prime season for visiting Glacier National Park is mid-June through mid-September.

According to Jackson, “Glacier National Park inspires families to explore, learn, and connect, creating memories that last a lifetime. Exploring this 1,583-square-mile wilderness area in Montana’s Rocky Mountains with an EXP guide provides knowledgeable access to a tremendous amount of hiking trails, alpine lakes, cycling opportunities, and wildlife watching. One amazingly scenic trek is to Avalanche Lake, where massive mountains surround the lake.”

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Get the full experience with EXP Journeys’ “Secrets of the National Parks” nine-day itinerary, featuring luxury accommodations and travel for four guests, starting at $375,000. Visit EXPJourneys.com, call (858) 356-9411, or email hello@expjourneys.com to learn more.