Afternoon: Participants can check into the Marble Canyon Lodge after 3:00 PM. The NAU Road Scholar program registration will be between 4:30 - 5:15 PM in the dining room adjacent to the lodge store.

Dinner: Marble Canyon Lodge serves a selection of American classic meals including lime chicken, pot roast and select pasta dishes plus soup and salad bar. For vegetarians there will be vegetarian options available.

Evening: Northern Arizona University Road Scholar coordinator will direct a program orientation and lead group introductions after dinner in the meeting room. Get prepared for the exciting adventure lays ahead and meet your fellow participants.

Lodging: Marble Canyon Lodge

Meals Included: Dinner

Note: A full day of off trail hiking in a wilderness setting. Prepare for scrambling up and down hillsides with uneven footing and loose rocks at times. Helpful hiking skills and tips such as hiking techniques and foot placement through various terrain and pacing will be communicated throughout the week by your knowledgeable guides.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Marble Canyon Lodge restaurant. Hot and cold buffet items will be available.

Morning: After breakfast, depart for a hike along the Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness and the majestic Paria Plateau. Please note: what hikes are done on specific days is dependent on weather and road conditions. CHOCOLATE CLIFFS HIKE: (4- 6 miles and ~700 feet of elevation gain). Hike up the base of the Chocolate Cliffs utilizing abandoned road beds and rocky routes to discover 1000 year old petroglyphs, ancient petrified logs and jaw dropping views of the Vermilion and Echo Cliffs. The majority of this hike will be off trail with potential new discoveries and scenic vistas around every corner. This is a true "off the beaten path" adventure and a favorite of local guides.

Lunch: Lunch on the trail.

Afternoon: Continue our hike through incredible scenery.

Dinner: Marble Canyon Lodge serves a selection of American classic meals including lime chicken, pot roast and select pasta dishes plus soup and salad bar. For vegetarians there will be vegetarian options available.

Evening: Enjoy a select evening program on a regional subject. Topics may include Lee's Ferry and Mormon history, Canyon Country geology or musical entertainment.

Lodging: Marble Canyon Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: A day of hiking over open plains and sandstone hills to access a tributary canyon of the Colorado River. Often called "canyoneering" - hiking in southwest canyons require some scrambling. You will encounter rock obstacles that will require one person at a time to negotiate and will necessitate maneuvering (under the direction of your guide) before the group can proceed. You will also use your hands on occasion. This is not a day of making long miles but rather the challenge of new terrain.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Marble Canyon Lodge restaurant.

Morning: Hikes in the Marble Canyon/Lee's Ferry area may include: UPPER AND LOWER CATHEDRAL WASH HIKE - This hike is not along a defined trail but follows the intermittent stream bed, or wash, inside a narrow canyon with interesting rock formations. This spectacular canyon concludes at a beach along the roaring Colorado River. WATERHOLES CANYON HIKE: This photogenic 5 - 6 mile hike takes you across scenic mesa lands before descending into a narrow sandstone slot canyon on the Navajo Reservation. Waterholes Canyon is an "intimate" canyon experience which involves some sandstone scrambling along the stream bottom with colorful narrow cliffs rising overhead.

Lunch: Trail lunch.

Afternoon: Continue your hiking exploration.

Dinner: Marble Canyon Lodge serves a selection of American classic meals including lime chicken, pot roast and select pasta dishes plus soup and salad bar. For vegetarians there will be vegetarian options available.

Evening: Learn about the challenges and successes of the California Condor reintroduction project, presented by a biologist from the Peregrine Fund - the lead organization for the reintroduction effort.The California Condor reintroduction release site (and holding pens) are located just down the road from Marble Canyon Lodge atop the Vermilion Cliffs and is at the center of this multi-agency recovery effort.

Lodging: Marble Canyon Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: Approximately 6 miles total today in an intermittent stream bed/slot canyon. Little elevation change.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Marble Canyon Lodge restaurant.

Morning: This mornings hike is an exploration of a very user friendly slot canyon know locally as the: LOWER CATHEDRAL WASH HIKE - This hike is not along a defined trail but follows the intermittent stream bed, or wash, inside a narrow canyon with interesting rock formations. This spectacular canyon concludes at a beach along the roaring Colorado River.

Lunch: Trail lunch

Afternoon: Continue your hiking exploration of the area.

Dinner: Marble Canyon Lodge serves a selection of American classic meals including lime chicken, pot roast and select pasta dishes plus soup and salad bar. For vegetarians there will be vegetarian options available.

Evening: Free evening.

Lodging: Marble Canyon Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: Raft trip on the Colorado River. No whitewater, just motoring and floating down the last 15-mile stretch of beautiful Glen Canyon. Getting on/off rafts requires some strength and agility, assistance available. During the trip there is a short walk along the beach side up to a ancient Anasazi petroglyph panel.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Marble Canyon Lodge restaurant..

Morning: Depart for the Lee's Ferry and the Lonely Dell Ranch Historical area. Learn about the fascinating Mormon pioneer and river running history of this colorful area before embark on the Colorado River. Load onto Colorado River Discovery (CRD) rafts. CRD utilizes inflatable, motorized pontoon rafts comfortably carrying a maximum of 10 passengers and piloted by an experienced guide. Passengers will sit on top of the raft tubes on long flat metal sitting decks that are apart of the boat frame.The rafts navigate about fifteen river miles from Lees Ferry to Petroglyph Beach and back. The time spent on the river is typically about 3.5 hours. At the half way point, the rafts will pull to shore for a restroom break. The restrooms are well maintained vault toilets. Each raft carries emergency communications and safety equipment. Cold water and lemonade will be available at all times. Because this is a smooth water stretch of river (no rapids), the wearing of lifejackets by adults is optional. Weather conditions on the river change throughout the year, so dress for the season. In general, wear layers. Spring and Fall months, we can experience cooler temps and windy days, jackets and long pants are appropriate. During the summer months, shorts and light weight clothing are acceptable. Bring a brimmed hat, sunglasses, and river shoes or tennis shoes with a good sole that can get wet.

Lunch: Box lunch while rafting through the massive cliffs of Glen Canyon en route to Lee's Ferry.

Afternoon: Continue Raft Trip. While on the river keep an eye out for California Condors, Peregrine Falcons and bighorn sheep. On board narration of natural features and area history will be provided by the boatman guide. Arrive back at Marble Canyon Lodge mid-afternoon.

Dinner: Dinner at Marble Canyon Lodge.

Evening: Enjoy a select evening program on a regional subject. Topics may include Lee's Ferry and Mormon history, Canyon Country geology or musical entertainment.

Lodging: Marble Canyon Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Marble Canyon Lodge restaurant..

Morning: After breakfast we have our final hike in this beautiful Marble Canyon region. FALL CANYON HIKE - located on the south side of the Colorado River at the base of the Echo Cliffs. This 4-5 mile secluded canyon hike will take you to a spectacular red rock amphitheater formations.

Lunch: Lunch on the trail.

Afternoon: Continue hiking. This hike is another one where you will feel privileged to be on a trail that is experienced by few others.

Dinner: Dinner at Marble Canyon Lodge.

Evening: Program wrap up. Share some laughs and highlights as we reflect upon the weeks accomplishments with your new friends..

Lodging: Marble Canyon Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Lodge cafeteria. Options include scrambled eggs, pancakes, french toast, sausage, bacon, oatmeal, fresh fruit, juices, milk, coffee and more.

Morning: Departures after breakfast. The NAU Road Scholar van departs Marble Canyon at 8:30 AM, arriving at the Flagstaff Visitor Center (Amtrak Station) by 10:30 AM. For those looking to return to the Phoenix airport, Van Go Shuttle (866)448-2646 coordinates with the NAU Road Scholar van and will immediately transfer shuttle riders to Phoenix with arrival to the airport approximately 1:00 PM.

Meals Included: Breakfast