January 16, 2018 Incredible Adventures New Years Resolutions With 2018 in full swing, everyone is making their resolutions (or maybe still trying to keep them up? #webelieveinyou). We love this time of year because it gives us a chance to reflect back not only on what we’ve accomplished, but what we’ve been able to help our guests accomplish in the new year. In… Read More
December 20, 2017 What’s the best travel gift you’ve ever received? Holidays are a time of reflecting and of gift giving – but not all gifts are wrapped in packages with bows. At Incredible Adventures, we believe that every moment, big and small, is a gift. Yeah yeah we know that sounds sappy… but it’s true! We asked our staff about the greatest travel gift they’ve… Read More
August 23, 2017 Best of the Sierras: Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes & Lake Tahoe “Of all the mountain ranges I have climbed, I like the Sierra Nevada the best.” – John Muir If the mountain man himself, John Muir, could come to such a bold conclusion about the Sierras, you KNOW it must be true! The Sierra Nevada Mountain range is a naturalist’s definition of perfection. Year after year, our… 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 14, 2017 How to Get Last Minute Alcatraz Tickets This Summer! Alcatraz Island is the #1 attraction in San Francisco. Funny, isn’t it, that when the prison was in use, people would do anything to escape it? Today, it is one of the National Park Service’s most popular sites with over 1.4 million tourists visiting the island each year! In the summertime, it can be pretty… 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
May 29, 2017 Camping Video: Find Yourself in Yosemite National Park School’s out, the snow is (mostly) gone, and we’re stoked for Camping season in California once again! Check out this sweet camping video that highlights the best of our 3-day Tour in Yosemite National Park. Camping Video There are parts of the park that many people never see because of time and transportation limitations. It’s… 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
December 22, 2016 Best Tour to Yosemite from SF by TravelMag.com Incredible Adventure’s 3-day Camping Escape in Yosemite National Park was recently featured on TravelMag.com’s website as one of best tours to Yosemite from San Francisco. While we also provide one and two-day options year round, one of our favorite trips to run from May-October is this 3-day experience! They say 80% visitors to Yosemite National… Read More
December 12, 2016 11 Winter Activities in Yosemite National Park Winter in Yosemite can be a chilly, peaceful escape from San Francisco. Sometimes the waterfalls and lakes freeze up, the trees glisten covered in fresh, white snow and a gorgeous, tundra-like wonderland is revealed. Without the rush of the Summer crowd, you’ll find yourself experiencing the beauty and solitude of a special side of the… 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
October 13, 2016 Video Footage: An Incredible Day in Wine Country Preview what it’s like to experience our tour of Napa and Sonoma from our passenger’s perspective! We sent out Mari Johnson, a California native, as a tourist in her own city. Whether you’re traveling from across the world or across the Bay, a day spent in Wine Country is always a treat! Check out the… 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
October 12, 2015 Lunchtime in Sonoma Town Square You’re going to drink some of the best wine that California has to offer with some of the most picturesque acres of vineyards as your backdrop. Could you imagine your day getting any better? Well just around lunchtime – it does! Here are some ways you can spend your free time in historic Sonoma Town Square:… Read More
August 11, 2015 Happy 99th, National Park Service! A bit of history for ya: In 1882, Yellowstone was signed into law as protected land. As some years went by, other monuments and natural/historic areas were recognized, but the management of these properties was assigned to multiple agencies from the War Department to the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture. In 1915, to… 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
November 13, 2014 FAQ: Winter in Yosemite Q) Do you go to Yosemite year-round? A) Incredible Adventures travels to Yosemite EVERY DAY. Many tour companies around here shut down their Yosemite operations during the snowy winter months, but we’re one of the few that stay operational year ’round! With the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years’ Day (the only 3 days we… Read More
November 6, 2014 Winter with IA Despite the freakishly warm weather in San Francisco, our summer season at Incredible Adventures is officially at a close! We welcome the shoulder season, as we ease into winter both here in San Francisco, and out on the road in Yosemite National Park and in Wine Country. Our Yosemite 1-Day , Muir Woods and Wine, and Napa & Sonoma Wine… 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
September 4, 2014 FAQ: Pickups from SFO / San Francisco Airport Q) Do you pick up at the San Francisco Airport (SFO) or from airport-area hotels? A) Incredible Adventures picks up at nearly every hotel in the city proper: hotels in SOMA, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, the Financial District, the Embarcadero, and Lombard Street are all within our pickup radius! That said, we cannot pick you… 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 22, 2014 Did You Know? Galen Clark Was First Guardian of The Yosemite Grant Galen Clark was the first designated Guardian of Yosemite. After visiting in 1855 as part of a tourist party (which he joined for health reasons after a diagnosis of tuberculosis), he became inspired by the Giant Sequoia trees in what’s now well-known as Mariposa Grove, and spent his next 50 years studying and protecting 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
July 7, 2014 Incredible Adventures is a 2014 Award of Excellence WINNER! First off, we’d like to give a big THANK YOU to all our adventurers out there; we couldn’t have done this without you! We’re honored and humbled to receive such high praise from our travelers. Incredible Adventures has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence for the fourth consecutive year! This prestigious award, which honors outstanding… Read More
