Afternoon: On-site registration from 4:30-5:15 PM in the hotel meeting room.

Dinner: Dinner catered by the Cottonwoods Resort in the Conference Center. Entrees will vary nightly and include a vegetarian option. Entrees include salad, assorted rolls & butter, light desert, and a non-alcoholic beverage.

Evening: After dinner, we will have introductions and a program orientation, followed by questions and answers.

Lodging: Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort and Suites

Meals Included: Dinner

Montezuma Castle National Monument/Oak Creek Canyon / Museum of Northern Arizona

Note: 1/3 mile walk at Montezuma Castle

Breakfast: Enjoy a continental breakfast at the resort, which includes: scrambled eggs, sliced fruit, whole grain breads, oatmeal or cereal, coffee,tea and juice.

Morning: Travel north through impressive stands of saguaro cactus as we climb in elevation through Black Canyon to the grassland plateau, then into Verde Valley. Visit the picturesque, wonderfully preserved 5-story, 20-room cliff dwelling built by the Sinagua Indians 700 years ago at Montezuma Castle National Monument.

Lunch: Lunch at a local Sedona restaurant.

Afternoon: Drive through Sedona's famed red rock splendor and up Oak Creek Canyon with towering cliffs on either side of rushing Oak Creek. Once in Flagstaff, go on a docent lead tour the Museum of Northern Arizona's collection of anthropology, biology, geology, and fine arts of the Colorado Plateau region. Over its 75-year history in Flagstaff, MNA has evolved into a regional center of learning with collections, exhibits, educational programs, publications, and research projects that serve more than 100,000 people each year. As the only accredited museum within 150 miles of Flagstaff and the only natural history museum within 150 miles, the Museum of Northern Arizona is the premier museum dedicated to the cultural and natural history of the Colorado Plateau. Free time to explore the museum on your own will be provided. Late afternoon check in at the hotel.

Dinner: Dinner at a Flagstaff restaurant.

Evening: Evening presentation on a topic of local interest.

Lodging: Flagstaff La Quinta Inn & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel to include waffles, hard boiled eggs, fresh fruits, pastries, bagels, cereals, muffins, juices, milk and coffee.

Morning: A geologist will explain the forces which combined, over 1.8 years, to shape and form the Grand Canyon and the greater Colorado Plateau.The participant will come away from this geology presentation with the concepts and tools needed to better appreciate and understand the geologic formations that will be encountered on the remainder of the journey.

Lunch: Lunch in Flagstaff at Mandarin Buffet Restaurant.

Afternoon: Visit the ancient Sinagua cliff dwellings and ruins at Walnut Canyon National Monument. Take a walk into the canyon on the Island Trail and/or walk the rim trail with its impressive overviews into the canyon. The 0.9 mile Island Trail descends 185 feet traveling past 25 cliff dwelling rooms. One of three national monuments in the Flagstaff area, Walnut Canyon National Monument was established in 1915 to preserve numerous Prehistoric archaeological sites which are spectacularly located in cliffs and along the rim of Walnut Canyon. Evidence of human use at Walnut Canyon can be traced back over 2,000 years. Based on ceramic analysis and tree ring dates, most Sinagua sites in the area date from 1100-1225 AD. The progression of cultural change and adaptation of the Sinagua is clearly evident at Walnut Canyon. Time to explore the monument's small museum, bookstore and displays will be offered.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Evening: A discussion of Hopi culture follows dinner, another program of interest, or a free evening.

Lodging: Flagstaff La Quinta Inn & Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cameron Trading Post, Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments, Glen Canyon Dam

Breakfast: Deluxe continental breakfast at the hotel to include waffles, hard boiled eggs, fresh fruits, pastries, bagels, cereals, muffins, juices, milk and coffee.

Morning: Board the coach for the trip to Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam. Enroute, stop at Sunset Crater and/or Wupatki National Monuments; and historic Cameron Trading Post, a still-operating post on the Navajo Nation, with its displays of Navajo weavings, Native American pottery and American Indian jewelry. Continue past the Painted Desert and the deep red faces of the Echo Cliffs.

Lunch: Lunch at a restaurant in Page, AZ.

Afternoon: Visit the Glen Canyon Dam at the head of the 275 mile long Lake Powell, with fantastic views, exhibits, bookstore and an optional film. Afternoon check in at the hotel.

Dinner: Catered dinner at the Marriott.

Evening: Enjoy an evening of western stories and music by Joanna Joseph.

Lodging: Courtyard by Marriott

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Enjoy a hot buffet to include: scrambled eggs, bacon, home fried potatoes, fresh fruit/bananas, toast, cereal option/oatmeal, orange juice, coffee.

Morning: Visit the John Weseley Powell Museum with its excellent displays that trace the exploration, history and development of the Colorado River. Board rafts for a scenic float trip through the last remaining stretch of Glen Canyon below the dam and beneath the towering walls of Navajo Sandstone. Please note: Raft trip participation requires signature on a liability waiver as well as the ability to step in and out of a raft. Raft seating is on benches without back support.

Lunch: Float along on the smooth water of the river and enjoy your box lunch.

Afternoon: Continue the Colorado River float trip. Stop for a short walk to a well-preserved petroglyph panel. At the end of the float, drive by historic Lee's Ferry and Marble Canyon, balanced rocks, Vermilion Cliffs and the historic Navajo Bridge en route to Page. Return to Page in late afternoon.

Dinner: Catered dinner at the Marriott.

Evening: Enjoy a presentation of local interest such as Floating hogans of Lake Powell or Natural History of the Lake Powell area.

Lodging: Courtyard by Marriott

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Enjoy a hot buffet to include: scrambled eggs, bacon, home fried potatoes, fresh fruit/bananas, toast, cereal option/oatmeal, orange juice, coffee.

Morning: Depart for Navajo National Monument and Monument Valley. At Navajo National Monument walk to the overlook for the Betatakin Ruins, some of the best preserved ruins in the Southwest. Tour the small museum and view the park's informative video. Continue the spectacular drive through a remote part of the Navajo Reservation with sacred Navajo Mountain in view.

Lunch: Lunch at Goulding's Lodge.

Afternoon: Take the Monument Valley tour on Goulding's "jeeps" . Located on the northern edge of the Navajo reservation, Monument Valley is the literal iconic location of canyon country with its whimsical and wierd rock formations. It has been the setting of scores of western movies. The Mittens, the Totem Poles, Yei-bi-chei Pinnacle, and John Ford Point are just a few of the fantastic features that will be viewed on this once in a lifetime trip. On board narration will be provided by Native American guides. A stop at a traditional Navajo hogan with a Navajo rug weaving demonstration will be included. Photo opportunities will abound at frequent stops along the way. Following this afternoon of sensory overload, we have a late afternoon Check-in at the hotel.

Dinner: Dinner at Kayenta Monument Valley Inn.

Evening: Kick back and relax - an evening on your own.

Lodging: Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Enjoy a hot breakfast from the menu.

Morning: Load coach for trip from Kayenta past Black Mesa en route to the Grand Canyon. En route visit the historical Cameron Trading Post.

Lunch: Sack lunch on the rim of the canyon or lunch at Cameron Trading Post.

Afternoon: Travel to the Canyon's east entrance, stopping at Desert View. Climb the famed Watchtower designed by Mary Jane Colter. Enjoy Canyon views along the South Rim's eastern expanse as you travel to Grand Canyon Village and the lodge. Arrive at Grand Canyon's Visitor Information Plaza for a brief orientation. Walk to the South Rim for your first views of the Canyon. At this point there will be no doubts why they call this one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Time will be allowed to share first impressions and thoughts. Your guide will point out some of the famed spires, altars and features in the canyon and orient the group to the canyon's geography.

Dinner: Dinner at the lodge.

Evening: Hear a presentation by a Grand Canyon National Park Service ranger at the Shrine of the Ages.

Lodging: GC South Rim Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

Morning: Tour the historical Grand Canyon Village, sometimes called "downtown Grand Canyon", the site of much of the human development on the canyon's south rim. Highlights of the village include the Kolb Brothers Photography Studio and the buildings of Santa Fe Railroad designer Mary Jane Colter including the Bright Angel Lodge, Lookout Studio and the Hopi House. Near the east end of the village sits the 100 year old El Tovar Hotel, one of the greatest hotels in the National Park System. Hear discussion of the Village's development. Stop in at Verkamps Curios Park Visitor Center, formerly the only independent Native American Arts store, a Grand Canyon institution for over 100 years. Take in many viewpoints of the Canyon from the village rim walk.

Lunch: Lunch at the lodge.

Afternoon: Free afternoon to explore the Grand Canyon on your own. Options may include a return to the Village, taking a free shuttle to view points on the West Rim, a hike on your own along the rim trails or into the canyon, or just find a quiet spot on the rim and take in the splendor of the canyon away from the crowds. A "Free Time Option Sheet" and a copy of the "Park Guide" newspaper will be reviewed by the coordinator to better enhance the understanding of available transportation and activities.

Dinner: A special celebratory dinner.

Evening: Program wrap up and reflections. Option to attend the Grand Canyon National Park Service ranger presentation at the Shrine of the Ages.

Lodging: GC South Rim Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

Morning: Board the coach for the trip to Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport.

Lunch: A box lunch en route to Phoenix.

Afternoon: Participants flying home will be dropped at their departure terminals by 1:00 PM. Those who are driving or who are extending their stays will then be dropped at the starting hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch