Footsteps First: Country Walkers' Media Newsletter

Sluggish economy wearing you down?  Not to worry.  Country Walkers now has three NEW U.S.-based walking adventures so you can get away from it all, burn off some steam, and keep some money in your pocket by traveling closer to home.  Cruising through the credit crisis may not be an option, but walking through it certainly is.

Maine: Acadia National Park:  A stunning contrast of land and sea embodies this 6-day adventure through Mount Desert Island and the coastal town of Bar Harbor in Acadia National Park.  Partake of fresh Maine lobster, a boat ride to Little Cranberry Island, and scenic walking trails that accentuate the varied and dramatic beauty of Maine’s seacoast. $2,598 per person; four departures in 2009.

Alaska:  Denali National Park:  Journey into one of the world’s last great wilderness frontiers on this 6-day voyage.  Wondrous views of the Alaska Range and Mt. McKinley will capture your imagination as expert guides lead you through glacier-carved valleys and abandoned gold mines, with caribou, moose, and bear spotted along the way.  Cozy wilderness lodges and delectable local cuisine round-out this Alaska adventure.  $3,998 per person; three departures in 2009.

Utah & Arizona:  Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyons:  Follow the footsteps of Native Americans and intrepid explorers as you journey through three spectacular national parks.  Take a mule ride into the heart of the Grand Canyon, hike along cliff-top trails, and meander through monuments of limestone and towering rock formations.  Indulge in flavorful Southwestern cuisine and settle into national park lodges at the end of each discovery-filled day.  $2,398 per person; three departures in 2009.

Until the next issue of Footsteps First – stay close to home.