Mike's  2026  Schedule

 

     Springtime has made its way into the hollows and hilltops of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  The change has come quickly.  Green now runs to the horizon in all directions.  Even better are the flowering shrubs and trees that break the green with their vivid hues of pink, purple, red, and white.  Birds of all colors fill the skies as well.  Truly, Life has returned in full force.

     My 2026 Tour Season came upon me quickly as well.  I heard a confirmation from Caravan a few weeks ago.  But the timing was so tight that I had to head out on the road before I even updated my website.  I have actually run 2 tours already -  April 3rd and April 11th.  The first tour was highlighted by Easter Sunrise Service at the Grand Canyon.  34 of my 37 guests arose early to catch the first rays of the sun that stunning Easter morning.  Something none of us will soon forget.

     By the second tour, things had fallen into a familiar routine.  It's great to be on the road again. New adventures await those who will join me on the following schedule for 2026:

     April 29th - Grand Canyon tour

May 7th - Grand Canyon tour

May 31st - Grand Canyon tour  (last tour through the Zion Tunnel)

September 10th - Grand Canyon tour

September 18th - Grand Canyon tour

October 12th - Grand Canyon tour

October 20th - Grand Canyon tour

 

     That should complete another year of sharing the magnificence of the West with my guests.  People often ask me why I live back East and work out West.  My simple response is : "Because I can."  Family and my Blue Ridge Mountain home root me in the East.  But I love to gaze upon wide open spaces and towering mountains in the West.  Something about the power of the individual and the ability to dream big. 

     I finally TOOK a Caravan tour this Spring.  What a change to sit in the back of the coach and listen instead of speaking.  It was a good experience to see a tour "from the other side".   Colombia is an amazing country!  Incredible colors, art, music, and scenery!  Caravan does a fantastic job with their Latin America program.  Travelers should consider any one of their offerings from Mexico to Costa Rica to Peru.

     May adventures continue to enrich our Lives, and may our paths cross again on tour or in the most unexpected places.  My best to you all - - - 

 

This schedule has been updated on April 26, 2026.