The Gnome News - Summer Updates

Providing sustainable, accessible, and inclusive travel opportunities around the world for neurodiverse nomads. Follow the journey!
 

BEEP BEEP! The Traveling Gnomes have added six additional road trips the first two weeks of August. Who’s ready to relax at Lake Dillon, explore the Royal Gorge, and splash around at Twin Lakes? Trips will take place Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sat from 8am-6pm August 2nd-15th and we can’t wait. Registration is officially live and space is extremely limited. We welcome new and returning travelers of all abilities ages 16 and up. Each trip we explore a different destination, move our bodies, create something new, engage with our peers, give-back to our local communities, and celebrate together through staff lead classes. Check out our new destinations and save your spot today!
 

“We really appreciate your efforts to make these Traveling Gnomes trips successful and a bright highlight during these COVID-19 days.”

“Love getting these videos!!! He had an awesome time see you next week!”

“I want to reiterate what a great time I had today with the gnomes. I truly felt welcomed and part of a fun family.”

“Thank you for creating these opportunities and spaces, I am so grateful to be a part of such a great program like this.”

“I enjoyed the trip and getting to explore with great company! My favorite part was honestly all of it. I admire your ADA pat ability and making a rainy day, the perfect day!”
 

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! We are looking for incredible humans like YOU to join us on the road for a day of adventure with the best crew around. Interested, or know somebody who would be a great fit? Sign up below! Leann [seasoned traveler] and Aela [first time volunteer] started the road trip off sleepy and unsure of what to expect coming into this experience as strangers. They ended the day realizing that they had more things in common than not. Nothing like a love for Pokemon, triathlons, and Lord of the Rings to create a lifelong friendship.

 

Marrissa & Alisa have been pen pals since March through The Traveling Gnomes pen pal initiative. They’ve discussed what they like to do for fun, their favorite Nintendo characters, and most importantly, how they have been holding up during these trying times. After 5 months of connecting through snail mail, they were able to meet in-person for the first time on our Buena Vista trip. Once they were introduced to each other in-person, they were attached at the hip and interacted like they had known each other for years. We can’t wait to continue to watch this friendship blossom.
 

Don’t forget to snag your Traveling Gnomes t-shirt, sticker, activity card, or gift card while supplies last! All proceeds go directly towards supporting The Traveling Gnomes, keeping our mission alive and thriving during these uncertain times. Did we mention free shipping?
 

We are excited to finish out this summer with memories that will last a life time, friendships that will continue to blossom, and lived experiences that we can share with our communities.

Stay healthy, stay curious, and stay adventurous, Gnomes.

Cheers,

Jenna Cordesius