Entries by AT Staff
First Time at AT? Read This: Returning Families Share Their Best Tips
You did it! You took the first leap by signing your child up for Adventure Treks 2025. What an AWESOME adventure we’re all going to have this summer. As a first-time family, it can be a little nerve-wracking sending your teenager on a 13- to 30-day trip with a new group of peers and instructors. […]
How Adventure Treks Strengthens Your College Resume
The moment students enter high school, the pressure to start “preparing for college” is on. Between AP classes, SAT prep, extracurriculars, and summer programs, teenagers are often overwhelmed by how much they’re supposed to do just to compete in today’s crowded admissions landscape. So how can students rise above the noise? By showing up as […]
Lobbying for the Outdoors in Washington, DC
By Dave “Dmac” McGlashan On Monday, February 24, I went to Washington, DC, for an annual lobbying event hosted by the America Outdoors Association, which is the largest national guide and outfitter association in the United States. I am honored to serve as the president of the board and have been going to “Camp Washington” […]
The Power of Outdoor Family Adventures
How often do you get the chance to truly connect as a family—free from screens, packed schedules, and the hustle of everyday life? Nature offers a refreshing escape from modern distractions, creating space to reconnect, strengthen relationships, and build lasting memories. At Adventure Treks, we’ve seen firsthand how shared outdoor experiences can transform relationships. That’s […]
BIG NEWS! Introducing Adult Trips to Peru and PNW Family Camps
Adventure Treks is SO EXCITED to announce new programming for 2025: A hiking and rafting adventure to Peru for adults, and a family camp in Olympic National Park in Washington! Why adult and family trips? After hearing “Do you run trips for adults?” for more than 30 years, Dmac and I have decided to turn that dream into a reality. […]
An Experience is Often the Best Gift
Updated 12/20/2024 Every year in December, I begin searching for the “perfect gift” for my kids. There are things that they want or “need,” but many of those things are not what I am excited about giving them. The marketing aimed toward consumers, especially at this time of year, erases the line between “want” and […]
Holiday Gift Guide + Adventure Treks Store Flash Sale!
The holidays are a time for connection, reflection, and sharing gifts that create lasting memories. Whether you’re shopping for an outdoor-loving Adventure Treks student or a family looking to spend more quality time outside, our guide is here to inspire adventure, bring people together, and help prepare for an unforgettable AT experience. This gift guide […]