At Dreamland Safari Tours, safety is our top priority – for our guests and guides alike. All of our guides have current first aid certification, and most are wilderness first responders (WFRs). Guides are trained to assess guests to make sure they are properly...
Backpacking – A Beginner’s Guide Immerse yourself in a pristine landscape. Miles from roads, sirens and street lights, a natural world prospers without a corner coffee shop or an evening news broadcast. You start to notice subtleties: A gentle breeze that...
The Wave “Conditional Tour”: What is it, how does it work, and can you help us get Wave permits? There are few places amongst America’s great natural wonders that are more sought-after (and harder to access) than the famous “Wave” of Coyote Buttes North...
Grand Canyon Backpacking Rim-to-Rim Grand Canyon is a land of contrasts. Start a rim-to-rim hike at dawn on May 15 and you’re likely to find residual snow banks and temperatures near freezing at the North Kaibab trailhead. Fourteen miles later, you’re standing on a...
Guides Gear Corner #4: Fancy Footwear Some national park visitors might get by in sneakers, but if you plan to be doing much hiking in the Southwest you really have four options for footwear: High or mid-top hiking boots, hiking shoes, trail runners or hiking sandals....
Guides Gear Corner #3: Emergency Gear for Desert Hiking and Driving If you’re heading out on your own desert adventure, there are some things you can bring along to help keep you safe. While we like to stress the importance of a light pack, experienced desert hikers...