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Rainbow over Hart Prairie Preserve
Over the Rainbow A close-up look at birds feeding in the morning shadows and surf. © Christian Stumpf

Legacy Journeys

Hart Prairie Preserve

In Arizona, surround yourself with the awe-inspiring scenery of the American Southwest.

2025 departure is full. Wait list space is available!

September 15, 2025 - September 20, 2025

An Arizona mountain oasis, the 1870s homestead at Hart Prairie Preserve was gifted to The Nature Conservancy to protect the sensitive ecosystems of this high-elevation landscape. From your stay in a charming, rustic log cabin, explore the 245-acre preserve and the old-growth ponderosa pine, aspen groves, herds of elk and deer, porcupine, badgers, abundant bird species and meadows of wildflowers that call it home. Take in Hart Prairie’s enchanting grove of rare Bebb willows as you learn why this place is special and what TNC is doing to protect it. We will also venture off-site to kayak the Wild and Scenic Verde River and visit the unforgettable Grand Canyon National Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Take in the stunning vista and watch for wildlife with Mount Humphreys, Arizona’s tallest mountain, as the backdrop.
  • Hike the South Kaibab Trail and marvel at the beauty of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim.
  • Visit Northern Arizona University to learn about forest restoration and explore university labs where cutting-edge forest science is conducted.
  • Kayak on the Verde River, the lifeblood of the region.

Explore our Work in this Region

Wait list space is available!

Our 2025 departure is full. Trip specialists are maintaining a wait list. We often have space open on our departures, please call to add your name to the wait list if you have an interest in traveling on this Legacy Journey with The Legacy Club in 2025.

Hart Prairie Preserve
Hart Prairie Preserve Tall larkspur growing in the meadow at TNC’s Hart Prairie Preserve. In the background are the San Francisco Peaks and piles of wood slash from thinning efforts at the meadow. © Tana Kappel/TNC

Information & Reservations

Registration for each of the five Legacy Journeys opens on Wednesday, August 28th at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT and should be made directly with the trip specialist listed below. When making a reservation, you are likely to reach a voicemail first. Please leave a message and trip specialists will return calls in the order received. We recommend adding your name to the waiting list for the Journey if it fills up. We often have space open on our departures.

Iconic Adventures
Phone: (800) 329-4930
Email: concierge@iconicadventures.com

See the cancellation terms with our Frequently Asked Questions.

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Storm over the Grand Canyon Taken at the south rim of the Grand Canyon. © Deborah Gillham/TNC Photo Contest 2019
Horned Lizard A Horned Lizard at Hart Prairie Preserve. © Mark Ryan/TNC
Bebb Willow Hart Prairie Preserve is home to a globally rare community of Bebb Willows and over 250 species of native trees, flowers, and grasses. © Alan W. Eckert, Alan Eckert Photography
Hart Prairie Preserve The historic lodge at Hart Prairie Preserve is a 1930s-era cabin. © Rick Braveheart
× Storm over the Grand Canyon Taken at the south rim of the Grand Canyon. © Deborah Gillham/TNC Photo Contest 2019
× Horned Lizard A Horned Lizard at Hart Prairie Preserve. © Mark Ryan/TNC
× Bebb Willow Hart Prairie Preserve is home to a globally rare community of Bebb Willows and over 250 species of native trees, flowers, and grasses. © Alan W. Eckert, Alan Eckert Photography
× Hart Prairie Preserve The historic lodge at Hart Prairie Preserve is a 1930s-era cabin. © Rick Braveheart