This program was wonderful. The scenery was beyond beautiful and it was so exciting to see moose, black bear, deer, mountain goats, mountain sheep, marmots, and various rodents. Our group had a fabulous time. Thank you Road Scholar, for the best hiking trip ever!

As a veteran of many RS/EH hiking programs, I can say that this is one of the best. It's hard to beat the magnificent scenery of Glacier and its many glorious hiking trails. Leader Steph kept things running smoothly with only a minor glitch or two in communications about times. She facilitated seamless adjustments called for by weather and trail conditions. Instructors Becky and Ed provided information and enthusiasm along the way. Instructor Dave was an inspirational joy with whom to travel and hike. The accomodations near Whitefish were very comfortable and it was indeed a treat to spend three nights at the historic Many Glacier Lodge -- rustic but oh so gracious. Food ranged from adequate to very good. Participants were able to select a challenging, moderate or somewhat easy-going hike each day -- all filled with wildflowers, wildlife sightings and expanisive vistas. A caution: this is a HIKING trip and the altitude is significant. You'll miss out on the best parts of the trip if you're not prepared to hike at least five and possibly up to twelve miles daily on rocky, uneven trails with as much as 2000 feet of elevation change. It's not just a "walk in the park." As is often the case on RS hiking trips, sharing the trail and becoming friends with the other participants was the highlight! Happy trails.

The mountains in Glacier National Park are spectacular and a joy to hike in. And staying at Many Glaciers Lodge was a special treat. However, the logistics provided by Black Hills Educational Institute was a problem. Advance information was confusing, inaccurate and often contradicted by subsequent information.