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I was also shocked at how much more comfortable it was to travel in economy compared with planes.I'd traveled in first and

before, but this was my first trip in coach since I was a kid. So I wasn't sure how it would compare to my countless experiencesSince the ticket was less than half the price, I didn't expect the train seat to be so much cozier than the stiff, flimsy plane seats I'm used to. I even avoided the neck and back pain I usually get when flying.On the train, the seats felt wider with more legroom than on a typical economy flight.

Walking a mile in Seattle feels more strenuous than it does in New York.I stepped off the Amtrak train in Seattle at about noon. It was my first time stretching my legs since I'd boarded in Vancouver four hours earlier. With an indie-rock soundtrack in my earbuds and the sun shining above me, I was excited to lug my suitcase on foot to my hotel 1 mile away.

But I quickly learned that a mile in Seattle doesn't feel like a mile in New York. The route was almost entirely uphill. When I stopped to catch my breath at an intersection, I noticed the street to my right climbed up even taller for as far as I could see.

In my city, I walk a lot, but most of the roads are relatively flat. So I wasn't expecting to feel so exhausted after just one mile.The Active-ism trips are also more affordable, up to $600 cheaper than other Intrepid trips. The group size will max out at 10 people for a more intimate travel environment.

Intrepid carefully curated the activists hosts the trip to ensure they could kick-start conversations about the intersectionality and inclusivity of environmentalism, according to Barnes. Although climate change impacts everyone, low-income communities that depend the most on natural resources are hit the hardest, according to"We see more First Nations People, more BIPOC people that are disproportionately impacted by climate change, so wanting to be able to focus on two sides of that coin and have those conversations," Barnes said. These trips hope to shed light on how U.S. national parks are truly for everyone.

For drag queen, environmentalist, and Intrepid partner Pattie Gonia, our national parks were a way for her to not only connect with nature but also with other people. "I started hiking in heels to let my queerness shine, but along the way, I met thousands of park rangers, scientists, advocates, and organizations who opened my eyes to the challenges facing our public lands," Gonia told USA TODAY in a statement."Travel has the power to transform awe into action. When you’re immersed in these incredible landscapes, you don’t just see what’s at stake – you truly feel it."