Summer Treks
Join us for Turquoise Trail Trek 2026 Turquoise Trail Trek 2026 invites female-identifying teens, ages 15 to 18, to explore identity, community, and place through an extended summer expedition with Cottonwood Gulch. This unique program blends immersive education, meaningful travel, and deep connection to landscape and people. In this guide, we help parents understand what…
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Cottonwood Prairie Trek 2026 Cottonwood Prairie Trek 2026 offers a unique opportunity for young people ages 14 to 16 to build confidence, community, and self-awareness in the outdoors while exploring the American Southwest. As the longest running trek at Cottonwood Gulch, Prairie Trek has a rich history of fostering identity, cultural competency, and connection to…
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Summer Trek Planning Guide Summer is an exciting time for families who want more than just another camp experience. The Cottonwood Gulch summer trek planning guide is here to help you choose the right trek for your child in 2026 based on interests, age, and learning goals. Cottonwood Gulch has been leading transformative outdoor experiences…
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Cottonwood Gulch Summer Treks: A Year in Review & 2026 Summer Planning It is hard to believe only a few days remain in this amazing year that has been full of Cottonwood Gulch summer treks, school programs, and anniversary celebrations. As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect…
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Cottonwood Gulch versus Summer Camps: Discover The Gulch Way Parents searching for a summer youth sleepaway experience often start with a familiar question, “Which summer camp is right for my child?” In many cases, choosing Cottonwood Gulch versus summer camps is an easy decision because Cottonwood Gulch isn’t just a summer camp. It’s a…
Read MoreI first met Arch McCallum in an RV campground in the center of Las Vegas, Nevada. Camille Torfs-Leibman and I had driven from Albuquerque the previous day, picking up Lee Farnham in Gallup after he had recreated his first trip to the Gulch, hopping off the train and staying the night at the historic El…
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