Old West

Old West

Tracks In Telluride:
A Winter Family Retreat

By |January 28th, 2026|Categories: Feature, Friends & Couples Journey, Old West|Tags: |

Family trips change as children grow, and when everyone can travel as adults together again, they can be truly special. EXP loves creating these types of itineraries for busy families with older children, and this winter adventure really delivered — a combination of shared experiences set in one of the most awe-inspiring snowy settings one could ask for: Telluride. Touching down at Montrose Regional Airport, the family was greeted by EXP Guides and whisked away by a scenic mountain pass drive into the box canyon, and awaiting them were five days of pure winter magic. [...]

Western Wonders: A Family’s Timeless Escape to Reid Creek Lodge

By |July 9th, 2025|Categories: Feature, Friends & Couples Journey, North America, Old West|Tags: |

Tucked away in the vast, golden expanse of Wyoming’s Wagonhound Ranch, Reid Creek Lodge is where the old American West meets modern-day comfort. Named for the infamous Wagonhound Creek — once a challenge for pioneers on the Oregon Trail — this hidden gem invites families to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with the land and each other. From private UTV rides across 300,000 acres to stargazing by the campfire, this was a week not just of adventure, but of shared moments — the kind that become lifelong memories. A Wyoming Welcome [...]

The Old West: A Couples’ Retreat In Jackson Hole

By |June 16th, 2025|Categories: Feature, Friends & Couples Journey, North America, Old West|Tags: |

Stepping off the plane at Jackson Hole Airport, the couples were met by the crisp mountain air, the sheer scale of the peaks rising around them, and their EXP Guides. This vacation was not only about enjoying the adventures that awaited them in this wild and wide-open landscape but also an opportunity to unwind in a luxurious base together. A Wild Welcome From the airport, a private transfer whisked the couples along a scenic drive to their home for the next three nights: Teton Village’s Caldera House. Nestled at [...]

Telluride Treasures

By |August 1st, 2024|Categories: Feature, Friends & Couples Journey, Old West|Tags: |

Located in a box canyon surrounded by some of Colorado’s most rugged peaks, Telluride is a small town with a rich history that includes colorful stories of the gold rush and outlaws of the wild west. EXP hosted a multigenerational family in several residences at the stunning Element 52 Resort for a summer reunion that neither the 7- nor 70-year-olds will soon forget. When they arrived in town, the family thought they were gathering to enjoy each other’s company in a stunning mountain setting – they weren’t mistaken, but they quickly learned [...]

From Plains to Preservation

By |February 13th, 2023|Categories: Alaska, Feature, Old West, Wildlife|Tags: |

Did you know that the United States has a national mammal? Don’t beat yourself up if you did not know that obscure slice of American trivia; you have plenty of company. But it is true! In 2016, the lofty and prestigious bald eagle lost its claim as the only nationally designated animal to represent the land of the free. And joining its ranks? A colossal land animal who can trace its existence in the U.S. to prehistoric times. Read on to learn more about this compelling creature and how EXP Journeys can help you both get better acquainted. [...]

Go West with Andrew Roberts

By |February 9th, 2023|Categories: About EXP, Feature, Old West, Southwest|Tags: |

EXP Journeys loves the national parks of the American West and for good reason. Bearing witness to Old Faithful erupting in the early morning hours as a bison grazes nearby or saying goodbye to the last rays of sunlight as they cast their spell over the beautiful sandstone spires of the Grand Canyon is enough to stir even the most stoic of souls. Observing these gifts of nature through the eyes of a young traveler experiencing them for the first time or perhaps during a special birthday or anniversary celebration is another kind of experience completely and one that [...]

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