Intrepid Travel Launches ‘Active-ism’ Trips to Support U.S. National Parks

"Featured on the same six-day Intrepid Travel “Active-ism” trip that includes Yellowstone, this mountain-park stop takes part in an itinerary combining outdoor pursuits with activist-led conversations to raise awareness about threats to national parks. Early departures are hosted by Michael Mezzatesta (June 7, 2026) and Leah Thomas (June 14, 2026). Created in response to National Park Service staff reductions and proposed budget cuts, the series is offered at reduced cost and is unique within Intrepid's offerings for pairing each trip with an activist host, with the goal of empowering travelers to advocate, volunteer, donate, or otherwise support park staff and protections." - Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a decade and has traveled extensively around the region. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines