Historic Adventure Travel Tours was founded in 2009. President and founder John Grabko has spent 30 years within the fields of history, tourism and recreation.  He is fulfilling a life-long dream and passion of sharing America's story and past with adventure travelers of all ages by operating unique, fun and amazing motor coach tours out of Rochester, MN.

John retired in 2013 from the Minnesota Historical Society after a decade of preserving and sharing history. While working for Minnesota Historical Society, he also worked as a seasonal state park naturalist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. He also worked for the Rochester, MN Convention & Visitors Bureau for 10 years, traveling the world promoting tourism. In addition, he has also worked within the field of community recreation for many years prior. This related experience and passion for the past has brought John to guiding you through some of America's most legendary and awe inspiring historic sites on board our unique and exciting motor coach tours!

Look for more than history on our travel excursions as we jump on board the bus and into adventure with Historic Adventure Travel! We always offer a first class experience, with services and amenities unique to the motor coach tour business. We don't want to be the biggest, we want to be the best. Always providing a little bit more for a little bit less!

MEET THE TEAM:

Susan Raye Thompson- Also known as the “Hostest with the Mostest”, Susan Raye Thompson has been with Historic Adventure Travel since the beginning! She has served as a hostess, wellness coordinator and so much more, as part of our travel team. Susan Raye has even had the privilege of attending every single motor coach tour to date! She also has decades of direct experience within the health, wellness and tour industries with a university degree in Health. On every tour we embark upon, you can rest assured that we have every concern in mind as Susan Raye and the rest of the team will always be there for you!

John Grabko III- Co-founder and IT Manager of Historic Adventure Travel Tours, John has been part of the team since its very inception! He has a university degree in Graphic Design, and is currently pursuing his graduate degree. John’s duties include everything technical, serving as a host on board the bus and even the creation of the tours themselves. He is an integral part of the Historic Adventure team the same as everyone else; as he works together with John and Susan Raye to make sure the company continues to offer a high quality and fun experience for everyone on board every adventure tour we embark upon!