North America

beyond the beaten path

The heart of North America beats through towering forests, undulating fields, high-plain deserts, pulsating metropolises and offbeat oases.
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Featured Destinations

Canada
Greenland
Mexico
USA

Featured Journeys

Extraordinary experiences beyond the tourist trails

USA • 11 Days

Life in the Arctic Refuge, AK

USA • 4 Days

Coastal Alaska clean-up expedition

Mexico • 6 Days

Kayaking Isla Espiritu Santo: a migratory glamping adventure

Canada • 5 Days

Whitecap Lodge in the BC Wilderness with Nina

Featured Stories

Extraordinary and enlightening stories

The Earthtones Traveler's ManifestoHow we travel, and why it is important. A guide to learning from the world
Earthtones Journalin California
The Lure of Greenland's Icy WorldThe harsh and unforgiving arctic conditions of Greenland offer reflections of amazing beauty where life clings to the fertile fringes between the ice and the sea.read more
David Noyesin Greenland
Why Earthtones?A new chapter in our journey together
Earthtones Journeysin California
Salmon Creek SanctuaryA walk around coastal praire, with ocean views, cows and a grazer
Guido Frosiniin Bodega Bay
The Village of YoungsvilleAbiquiu's Neighbor
carolyn calfeein Youngsville
The Great Tsi-p'in-owinge HikeExperience The Culture and History of Abiquiu
carolyn calfeein Abiquiu
Hike Turnagain ArmLocated between Anchorage and Girdwood, the Turnagain arm is flanked by huge mountains on both sides and offers some amazing hiking potential.  One of my favorites is Rainbow Peak.  At about 5 hrs round trip, the hike offers plenty of challenge and a sweet peak to bag as you top out for amazing views and photo opportunities!  The best part is that you have the amazing views for almost all of the hike, so the way down is full of visual rewards!  And, what's better than being in the high alpine and staring at all the surrounding hiking options?!?!  Rewards all around :)read more
Kellie Okonekin Turnagain Arm
Katmai bear viewing - Brooks FallsHaving lived in Alaska for 15 years, I can't believe it took me this long to go see the brown bears of Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park.  Accessed only by float/sea plane, this incredible experience is well worth the cost and time invested!  The walk from the lake to the falls is well-constructed trail and boardwalk, and it's super common to encounter bears along the way!  There are two viewing platforms at the falls - one at the  main falls and one just downstream - there were a solid 30 bears fishing in front of us!  Heck, watching the salmon swim upstream and jump the falls is interesting on its own - add bears to the mix and it's just plain fascinating!  Truly an experience not to miss!  There are plenty of ways to extend a trip as well - either by staying the night in the campground or lodge, and/or by adding an excursion into nearby Ten Thousand Smokes for a day or overnight trip.d description hereread more
Kellie Okonekin Katmai National Park and Preserve
Halibut fishing Cook Inlet, AKA day on the water is always a unique way to experience a place, and bonus when spent fishing is that you can fill your freezer as well!  A day trip from the beach of the Kenai Peninsula will see the boat launched by tractor (erosive Cook Inlet means a launch ramp doesn't make sense!) as you head out for about an hour into one of the most powerful and important bodies of water in the state.  Surrounded by volcanoes, you'll fish for halibut and silver salmon if in season, meaning you'll have a tasty souvenir from your day on the water!read more
Kellie Okonekin Ninilchik
Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven"Traveling the wide open spaces of the American West, Canada and Alaska, I fell in love with the sights and the wildlife."read more
Annie Yanofskyin United States
A Very Special Mount RitterThe eye, rejoicing in its freedom, roves about the vast expanse, yet returns again and again to the fountain-peaks.read more
John Muirin Mount Ritter
The Calypso BorealisI long sought a rare orchid, the Calypso borealis. This is the story of its discovery...read more
John Muirin Eastern Sierra
How we Connect to the Land.The Land is at the heart of who we are as a people. Our life is tied to it, we are a part of it, and without it we are nothing. This is a story of our history in this place.read more
Jim Naturein Kake
A day in the life of a master carverThis is my life. These are my values. I offer you a look into our culture.
John Carverin Kasaan
How we Connect to the Land.The Land is at the heart of who we are as a people. Our life is tied to it, we are a part of it, and without it we are nothing. This is a story of our history in this place.read more
Jim Naturein Kake
Daniel Fox: Feel the WildNature is raw and rough. It is deadly, strong, destructive, and intimidating. It is also beautiful, relaxing, humbling, lifting, motivating and inspiring. Beyond this, Nature is resilient and a source of priceless teachings. It reminds us that life is not about us and that there is something far bigger than us.read more
Earthtones Journeysin Canada
The Power of Nature to Restore the Human SpiritA story about our relationship with nature, about our journey in the universe, and about being human. We forget that who we are today is the result several millions of years of evolution. And as we consume and destroy our planet, the creatures we hurt the most are ourselves. We are part of Nature, and it is part of Us.read more
Daniel Foxin United States
What is Untrodden?How we got here, and where we are going.
Justin Randolphin San Francisco

Featured Experts

Remarkable destination specialists with insider access

Justin Randolph
  • Argentina
  • Chile
I was born with a passion for the map's blank spaces. Exploring them is where I feel most alive and am filled with the greatest sense of wonder and intrigue for the world around.As Nabokov once said..."nostalgia in reverse, the longing for yet another strange land, grew especially strong in spring.” Shall we go forth?
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Owen Gaddis
  • Argentina
  • Belize
We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves. We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate.We travel to bring what little we can, in our ignorance and knowledge, to those parts of the globe whose riches are differently dispersed. And we travel, in essence, to become young fools again—to slow time down and get taken in, and fall in love once more.
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Brophy Tyree
  • Argentina
  • Canada
I'm committed to building journeys and experiences that contribute to the regeneration of our natural environment and which spark stewardship for thenatural world.
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Earthtones Journeys
  • Chile
  • Colombia
At Earthtones, we believe that tourism — when implemented thoughtfully and intentionally — can be a force for regeneration in the world: regenerative to local economic,social, and ecological systems. Partnering with individuals, guides, and communities rich in natural capital — from farmers to community land trusts and ranches — we're co-creating a network of local-powered, immersive nature experiences.
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Marija Stevanovic
  • Cambodia
  • Canada
I'm a 30 something adventure seeker who just recently left her 9-5 job behind and joined the travelling world as an aspiring digital nomad.I'm travelling South East Asia and working to create my own business both online and in the hospitality industry! I want to connect travellers all over the world with the wondrous beauty the world has to offer and work to change lives in the way that travelling has impacted mine in a positive way.
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RBRoss Baker
  • USA
TETest Expert
  • Argentina
  • Chile
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Max nelson
  • Colombia
  • Cuba
A habitual globetrotter has a passion for immersing himself in foreign cultures and working with emerging markets.He has traveled to nearly every Latin American country and some travel highlights include: hItchhiking across Eastern Europe, celebrating the Khmer New Year in Cambodia & volunteering with a surfing community in Peru. He founded Hastacuba 3 years ago and has become a member of the Cuban community and loves exploring the local landscape and developing exciting, new programs a.nd sharing them
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Lost Travel
  • USA
The only travel company that doesn't know where you're going. Unscripted adventures; nobody wins, everybody's lost.
Spirit Bear Lodge
  • Canada
Located in the Heart of the Great Bear Rainforest, Spirit Bear Lodge offers world class Wildlife Tours and Indigenous Cultural experiences.Search for grizzly bears, black bears, and spirit bears in pristine river valleys. Spot whales, porpoise, sea lions, while exploring the Great Bear Sea. Learn about the Kitasoo Xai’xais people who have called the Great Bear Rainforest home for thousands of years. Find a transformative experience while local staff share their intimate knowledge of this complex ecosystem and guide your adventure into the untouched wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest
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MHMelissa Hoskins
  • Costa Rica
  • Greece
Kellie Okonek
  • Albania
  • Antarctica
Kellie lives in Alaska, USA and is in love with the state. An active explorer, she's adventured around the state on skis, bikes, foot, packraft,and small planes. She believes Alaskan nature has the power to transform and wants to help adventurous travelers experience the 'real' Alaska. It doesn't take a cruise ship or expensive excursions to enjoy the grandeur of this place
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Valentyn Syenin
  • Canada
  • Indonesia
I’ve been traveling to connect further with myself and nature for the past 2-3 years as a film maker and photographer.It has opened doors for me and expanded my horizons beyond measures. Travel has been a source of inspiration of ephemeral beauty I can capture and share with others. I have never done a group trip but have always desired to drive so. This sounds like an interesting opportunity to make it happen and share some experiences with my audience.
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Stefani van Wijk
  • Canada
Learn from the river, with the river; Madawaska Kanu Centre provides personal instruction in whitewater kayaking & canoeing.We offer all the comforts of a European-style vacation resort with delicious and nutritious buffet meals. Classes are small and the river is clean, warm & uncrowded. MKC was established in 1972 with the dream of getting more people to fall in love with whitewater and everything rivers offer. We look forward to welcoming you on your whitewater learning vacation, come paddle with us!
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PSPaul Sarfo
  • Mexico
  • Peru
Natalie Nicklett
  • USA
Wild Abundance offers classes and consultations in off-grid living, organic gardening, natural building, permaculture, primitive skills,and eco-homesteading in a community setting on a real, functioning and breathtaking homestead. Our instructors and consultants bring deep knowledge, vast experience and unbridled passion to make learning and reconnecting a joy.
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RCRick Carassai
  • Mexico
  • Peru
With over 15 years of experience in Mexico & Peru, we aim to develop amazing travel experiences that allow the traveller to meet,interact and learn from the local communities they visit. We provide original experiences even when travelling beaten routes thanks to an ever-growing database of local partners. In Peru, we are hiking expert for Machu Picchu as well as the Rainforest, with our own amazing guides, we are able to provide personalised experiences all over the country. In Mexico we are expert in all sort of cultural and adventurous activities, from budget to high-range.
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Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven
  • Canada
  • Mexico
I was born and raised in Belgium. After I took several trips to the US, I’ve decided to move there permanently. I have been overlanding in the US, Canada,Mexico and Central America on and off and now I’m traveling these areas full-time.
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Scott Dickerson
  • USA
I’ve spent my life exploring the majestic wilderness of Alaska as a commercial fisherman, photographer, sea kayak instructor, surf guide and boat captain.Come explore the Last Frontier with me!
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RILEY SMITH
  • USA
Travelling to a new place requires you to find locals and immerse yourself in their experiences. As a hiker/backpacker and urban explorer,I pride myself in finding unique experiences that aren't publicly broadcasted 100x over on Yelp and TripAdvisor. You are traveling and you deserve a unique experience.
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Kelly Javanmardi
  • Dominican Republic
  • India
Joey Bosworth
  • USA
SHSydney Hilderbrand
  • USA
Jill Robinson
  • USA
Jill Robinson is the owner of Mindful Nature Guides (MNG). She believes mindful time spent in nature restores the body and soul and fosters care for theenvironment and our fellow beings in the natural world. Mindful Nature Guides offer mmersive nature-nased meditations and Tai chi and QiGong practices.
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Guido Frosini
  • USA
True Grass Farms primary goal is to regenerate landscapes and restore water cycles by increasing diversity of plants and biological communities.We use participatory ecology and animal impact as tools to stimulate ecosystems beneficially. We seek partnerships and collaborations with individuals and organizations interested in learning and being active participnts in the long-term health and function of their bio-region. We believe wilderness and food production areas can co-exist and be symbiotic. Here at True Grass Farms we value Human-animal and Human-soil relationships.
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Bryan Hermannsson
  • Australia
  • Austria
I was raised camping and exploring the South west and US national parks. From this and spending 10 years as a cub and Boy Scout,I have developed a major appreciation for the natural world. For the past 12 years I have organized a rock climbing trip to the magical desert of Joshua Tree NP for 15-150 friends and friends of friends. From this spawned my love of guiding people through nature and up cliffs. I would love to join your team to support facilitating people connecting with nature and adventure. Thank so much! Cheers, Bryan
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Carrie Back
  • Australia
  • Bahamas
Carrie Ann Back is a part-time travel writer and full-time globetrotter based in Southeast Asia. She’s been to over 30 countries,including living in the Amazon jungle in Bolivia and working for elephant conservation in Thailand. I love anything off-the-beaten path! Carrie continues to be a sought-after travel expert for digital media, print materials & magazines, and conferences all over the world. Carrie is also a digital copywriter for hotels and restaurants worldwide. When not traveling, she can be found sampling new wines, planning her next trip, or trying to perfect her
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Sigurdur 'Siggy' Jonsson
  • Greenland
  • Iceland
Sigurdur “Siggi” Jonsson has been immersed in the mountains and oceans around his native Ísafjörður all his life.He is a Naval Architect and Ocean Yachtmaster and has been skippering Aurora since 2006 and Arktika since 2016. His work and play has taken him all over the world – from skiing in Canada and climbing in the Alps, to kayaking in Greenland and sailing in Antarctica. His passion for the lands and cultures of the Arctic and North Atlantic is second only to his enthusiasm about sharing them with new friends.
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CPCasey Price
  • Australia
  • Belize
Olga Roldán
  • Mexico
Sierra Gorda Ecotours offers custom and private tours in the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve. Located in the heart of Mexico,Sierra Gorda is a natural protected area that covers a third of Querétaro state. Its inhabitants include various species which are in danger of extinction, such as the jaguar and the military macaw. It is the seventh largest Reserve in Mexico and the most diverse in terms of ecosystems.
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