Harvey Broome, an American conservationist and co-founder of The Wilderness Society, once made the following declaration: ‘Without wilderness, we will eventually lose the capacity to understand America. Our drive, our ruggedness, our unquenchable optimism and zeal and élan go back to the challenges of the untrammelled wilderness.’ Here at Artisan Travel, we agree wholeheartedly with Mr Broome which is why our North American holidays focus on showing you the best of the wilderness and getting you back to nature. The vastness of North America promises all kinds of adventure, echoing the days of fearless pioneers making their way through its uncharted lands. As if mirroring the scale of the continent itself, the bucket list items are just as mighty. Here is a small selection of some of the grand experiences on offer: