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Forbes | Why Trump’s Fee Hike May Not Solve The Deeper Problems In U.S. National Parks
July 14, 2025
"My initial reaction was that the increase in fees would help support additional staff needs for the parks and infrastructure improvements. On the flipside, I am concerned about the reduction in international visitation, as it is already down in 2025," Kevin Jackson said in an email interview.
Martha Stewart | Why You Should Never (Ever) Throw an Apple Core Out the Car Window
July 1, 2025
“The bottom line is, even with good intentions, tossing an apple core out the window can contribute to wildlife roadside fatalities, human-wildlife conflicts and ecological disruption," said Kevin Jackson of EXP Journeys
The Times | The thrillseekers who pay to be faux-kidnapped on holiday
June 28, 2025
"The California-based adventure travel firm EXP Journeys regularly stages White Lotus meets Punk’d-style trips. Kevin Jackson, the owner, says these are growing in popularity — this year he’ll run four of them, up from one or two five years ago."
Condé Nast Traveler | The 27 Best National Parks in the US for Camping, Stargazing, and Wildlife
June 9, 2025
"EXP Journeys, which organizes luxury travel experiences, is debuting a new “glamping” experience at Yosemite in 2025."
Robb Report | From a Bespoke EV to a Spearfishing Adventure in Mexico: 3 Drops on the Vault
May 21, 2025
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Robb Report | 10 Boundary-Busting Travel Adventures That Might Make You Break a Record
April 26, 2025
EXP Journeys founder Kevin Jackson says, "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."
Boston Herald | See the grandeur of our nation during National Park Week
April 22, 2025
Not even members of the Navajo Nation, on whose land it stands, have climbed the sacred 5,287-foot sandstone formation; only brief helicopter tours have been allowed. “Nobody has slept up there,” says Kevin Jackson, founder of EXP Journeys.
Travel + Leisure | 20 Best National Parks in the U.S. That Everyone Should Visit at Least Once
October 10, 2024
"According to Kevin Jackson, the CEO of luxury travel company EXP Journeys, Yellowstone stands out due to its hydrothermal features and amazing wildlife."
Scary Mommy | The Best Leaf-Peeping Locales In The U.S., According To Travel Experts
Sep. 28, 2024
"EXP Journeys’ Jackson points to Vail, saying, “The cooler temperatures and smaller crowds make Vail a top fall destination, allowing visitors to enjoy nature at its finest.” He recommends staying at The Sonnenalp and taking advantage of guided hiking tours in the White River National Forest."
Wall Street Journal | Turning 25, 50, 75? Consider Taking an ‘Extreme’ Vacation
August 9, 2024
"Many people choose to mark major milestone events with luxury vacations that are all about pampering. But for a select few, it can be an opportunity to push themselves to their physical limit on epic hikes."
Financial Times: Can the boom in dinosaur fossils survive?
July 13, 2024
"Then again, you could set out to find one for yourself. Kevin Jackson runs EXP Journeys, a luxury travel firm that specialises in adventure vacations. He has started offering palaeontology-themed trips to his customers in the US dinosaur zone — roughly, the Mountain Time Zone."
Robb Report | The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth
July 10, 2024
"Kevin Jackson of EXP Journeys says the GM of this property is the reason he recommends it to so many clients. It was only the second Aman to open stateside, after Jackson Hole, and it took seven painstaking years of planning to workshop the footprint of the property, nestled in 600 acres of the southwestern desert like a series of concrete boxes half-concealed in the landscape."
Insider Travel Report | How EXP Journeys Provides a Luxurious Way of Seeing the U.S. National Parks
June 10, 2024
"EXP Journeys has been working for years to change the way ultra-luxury travelers see the United States by departing from the norm and creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences."
Robb Report | Meet the Robb Report Travel Masters: 22 Renowned Specialists Who Can Make Your Dream Vacation a Reality
March 13, 2024
"When money is truly no object, EXP Journeys comes in. Jackson and his team create bespoke, one-time-only events in extraordinary locations, often with six-figure budgets or higher."
Robb Report, 2023 | The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotel Suites in the World
December 27, 2023
"Grand Teton, one of the most iconic peaks in the region,” says Kevin Jackson of EXP Journeys. “For exclusivity and privacy, it’s perfect."
Business Insider, 2022 | Paid to travel the world with the wealthy elite
May 26, 2022
"When Kevin Jackson, the owner of California-based luxury-tour operator EXP Journeys and a family friend, asked if he knew of a videographer who could tag along with some private clients on an adventure trip to Blackberry Farm, in Tennessee, Agrimis threw his hat in the ring — and thus began his career of following the 1% around the globe and documenting their adventures."
Brides, 2022 | The 15 Best Mountain Honeymoon Destinations in the U.S.
May 26, 2022
"Nightly rates at celeb-loved Amangiri (pictured) were, at one point, the highest in the world, but Stone has also arranged upscale private glamping experiences for clients through EXP Journeys."
Wall Street Journal, 2018 | The Great American Road Trip Goes Luxe—For Better or Worse
July 12, 2018
"THERE IS NOTHING like a road trip to make you feel alive and free to go anywhere you darn well please on a full tank of gas."
Town & Country, 2018 | Luxury Pop-Up Hotels Are the Ultimate New Travel Adventure
March 13, 2018
"A private bachelor party set up by EXP Journeys on Lake Powell came with a chopper and water toys."
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