Located in Grand Teton National Park, the T.A. Moulton Barn is the most photographed barn in the world. It was part of a homestead community called “Mormon Row,” and offers a sense of history in a majestic setting. This setting is also a part of Tauck’s “Impact” programs where we seek to make a difference in the places where we travel, live, and work.
For decades, the Tauck family and our employees have worked to preserve treasured places across the United States and around the world, including national parks; have provided assistance after natural disasters; and have helped to sustain cultures and traditions for future generations. At first, for the most part, we provided financial assistance. We then sought to become more involved in the planning process. Next, we harnessed volunteers from our own employee ranks, to partners and even guests. Additionally, also worked with public and private partnerships to expand the scope.
The barns at Mormon Row are a great case study. We started with support in hiring an architectural firm to strengthen the historical structures. Next came volunteerism. Tauck employees fixed fences, did yard work, and chinked logs, among other projects. It was definitely not hard to find volunteers! Then, the idea expanded to “Hammer Corps,” where outreach was made to volunteer groups across the country – from Boy Scouts, garden groups, retiree groups and more. The project expanded to neighboring homes and structures, a larger campaign was launched, and millions more were raised. We feel proud to have been there from the beginning. We’ve had similar projects in Yellowstone, Glen Canyon, Ellis Island, the Old North Church, Mesa Verde and many other special places.
Thinking of our Impact
Over the last decade, we have thought more broadly about the range of impacts we can have, beyond destination preservation and volunteerism. Our scope has expanded to include the economic, cultural, and environmental effects in the places we travel to.
Tauck’s immersive experiences create opportunities to build relationships locally and bring economic and social benefits to each destination. Every Tauck itinerary has more than 100 elements thoughtfully linked together. We sustain small businesses and family legacy properties. We create employment through our guides, drivers and local service personnel in restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Further, over the past decade, environmental…
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