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Julia Cope
Julia Cope

Julia Cope is the senior impact specialist at Backroads, where she leads the company’s Responsible Travel strategy. With a background in corporate sustainability and a passion for connecting people and planet through travel, she helps ensure Backroads’ global adventures leave a positive impact. Outside of work, she loves cycling, yoga and cooking with friends.

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January 6, 2026

Turning Values into Action: The Give Back Field Project Program Year in Review

By Julia Cope

In 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to introduce a new initiative here at Backroads: the Give Back Field Project (GBFP) program. GBFP is the realization of a dream that came to life after conversations with so many passionate Field Staff who were already finding meaningful ways to give back to the regions that welcome us with such openness and generosity.

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December 2, 2025

Trail Cleanup Roundup: 2025 Give Back Field Projects in Action

By Julia Cope

The Backroads Give Back Field Project (GBFP) program gives Field Staff the chance to strengthen our connection to the places we travel by volunteering their time for local conservation efforts.

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