May 29, 2023 Top 10 Waterfalls in Yosemite National Park It’s waterfall season in Yosemite National Park! Spring is in its stride and the snowmelt means the waterfalls are flowing in full force. What better time to visit Yosemite and experience these natural wonders for yourself? But with more than 25 waterfalls across the park’s 759,620 acres, it can be hard to narrow down which… Read More
May 1, 2022 What Are The Most Historical Places To Visit In San Francisco? When we say San Francisco, what do you think of? The Golden Gate Bridge, Silicon Valley, and wine tasting, right? The cultural and tech capital of California is rightfully known for these iconic elements, but we’re going to look a little deeper into the historic heart of this vibrant city. From the infamous Alcatraz Island… Read More
November 18, 2019 5 Ways to Give Back in the Bay Area this Holiday Season With the holidays upon us, we are once again nudged to step away from our busy lives and see how we can help others. While we should be giving back year-round, there’s still no better time to start than now. Luckily, there are ample ways to volunteer and give back to the community in the… Read More
June 22, 2017 FAQ: Fueled by Biofuels? Really?!? Incredible Adventures proudly proclaim ourselves as San Francisco’s Greenest Tour Provider. Our office operates as a San Francisco Green Business. On the road, our vehicles predominantly run on biofuel – a renewable alternative to petroleum. Recently, a fellow environmentalist called us out on Facebook with a picture comment on our page of our guide filling up at a… Read More
June 1, 2017 Camping Recipes for Your Next Camping Escape Your camping escape is about to get a lot more delicious! Just because you’re in the great outdoors doesn’t mean your meals can’t be incredible. Whether you’re cooking over a bonfire or on a gas grill, you’ll be the envy of your campsite on your next overnight stay under the stars. Try these comfort food… Read More
February 13, 2017 Valentine’s Day Trading Cards: National Parks Edition Who needs chocolates or flowers this Valentine’s Day? Who needs a sappy boyfriend or girlfriend? Who needs expensive dinner reservations or an elaborate proposal*? Those things are great, but this year, all we need are our National Parks! While there are so many things to love on this special day, there are few… Read More
November 25, 2016 3 Reasons to Find Yourself Outside this Black Friday Yesterday was Thanksgiving – one of the best reminders of the year that we have all that we need. Things that we own are extra. The moments we spend with our loved ones and the memories shared are what make us truly grateful. As long as we have our health and freedom, we’ll have a… Read More
May 23, 2016 Guide to Incredible Guiding So you want to be an Incredible Guide – Or at least know what it takes to become one? Well, it’s a rigorous process. Only the strong may survive. But if you can pitch a tent, start a campfire, cook up some gourmet and delicious meals, drive a 20-passenger vehicle, know bits of history, geology,… Read More
March 23, 2016 The Current State of Biofuels Things are changing in California. Even though our state is considered to be one of the most eco-conscious and our city is at the forefront of technology, there are still obstacles to overcome. A core value of ours was complicated recently when a regulation passed that prohibits the sale of B99 biofuels – our alternative solution to petroleum for more than a decade. While… Read More
March 14, 2016 CoolCA Small Business Climate Leaders On Wednesday, March 3, California Air Resources Board (CARB), a division of the state’s Environmental Protection Agency, presented San Francisco’s greenest tour provider, Incredible Adventures, with a CoolCalifornia Small Business Climate Leader award! CoolCalifornia’s Small Business program acknowledges steps a company takes to reduce its carbon footprint and minimize its environmental impact. To qualify for this award, a… Read More
May 25, 2015 Biodiesel: By All Means National Biodiesel Board recently featured our company on America’s Advanced Biofuel website. We were selected as one of eight stories to highlight Biodiesel in Action from coast-to-coast. Check out their video interview here! It was the middle of the night when our owner, Jolie Ginsburg, woke up with a harsh realization: Our petroleum tours to the… Read More
February 26, 2015 Open That Bottle! Come on, open it. You know the bottle we’re talking about. The expensive one you bought on vacation in Napa 5 years ago. The one you got as an anniversary present, or from your boss for a job well done, or that you bought for a “special occasion” that never really manifested. Yeah, THAT bottle…. Read More
January 16, 2015 Meet Our New General Manager: JD Boyle! We are proud to announce that Incredible Adventures has found a General Manager! Since our previous GM (Gussy Haun) made the move to grad school in South Carolina in December and transitioned to managing our group contracts, we’ve been on the hunt for the right person to join our team and fill her role. JD… Read More
September 22, 2014 People Don’t Care About Climate Change? Think Again. Climate change is real, and people ARE paying attention. Tomorrow, over a hundred world leaders in many fields (including President Barack Obama) are gathering for a Climate Summit at the UN headquarters in New York to begin work on a global agreement to address climate change. The Climate Summit’s website says “The Climate Summit will be about action… Read More
September 16, 2014 Sustainable Travel: Donating Camping Gear Being sustainable in this industry is difficult; there’s a lot of waste inherent in travel. One of the major issues we face as a green business is what to do with all of our lightly used (and sometimes more than lightly used) gear. Providing camping trips in Yosemite (and adventurous experiences all over the United States) results… Read More
September 4, 2014 I Heart Wine: Drinking for Health Bad news for couch-potato drinkers. A new study called “In Vino Veritas” was presented on September 2, 2014 at the ESC Congress by Prof Milos Taborsky of the Czech Republic. This study showed that though wine DOES protect against cardiovascular disease, it only works if you exercise. The theory of heart-healthy wine consumption has been… Read More
August 14, 2014 FAQ: Biodiesel Fuel Surcharge on Yosemite Tours Q. WHAT’S YOUR “FUEL SURCHARGE” ALL ABOUT? WHY DO YOU CHARGE IT? A. Incredible Adventures uses a petroleum-free biofuel fuel. This this isn’t yet common in the industry and isn’t directly influenced by gas prices, but we’re still at the effect of market prices for our fuel, and sometimes even subject to limited supply. The… Read More
July 14, 2014 Let’s Talk About Greenwashing GREEN. You’ve seen it in the news, in advertisements, on the television, and in your local stores. With the mainstream media *finally* recognizing the devastating effects of global warming and conscious consumers demanding change, being green is “cool” these days and everyone’s jumping on-board. Corporate “greenwashing” is rampant. You may see the words “Sustainable”, “Eco-Conscious”,… Read More
