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BEGINS IN: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Hiking the Sands of Time: Death Valley National Park and the Valley of Fire

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ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderately Challenging
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

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Start of Program
Nov 5, 2012
Hotel conference room at 4:00 pm.
You will be staying at the Homewood Suites by Hilton that night.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Nearest city or town: In Las Vegas
Nearest highway: I-15
Nearest airport: McCarran Intl, Las Vegas

End of Program
Nov 10, 2012
Las Vegas Intl Airport at 11:00 am (Pacific Time)
You will be staying at the Furnace Creek Ranch the night before.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Additional transportation information same as above.
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Type: Hotel

 Description: The Homewood Suites by Hilton in Henderson/South Las Vegas was beautifully created to become your perfect "home away from home". Our hotel offers 144 non-smoking, open residential style suites ranging from studios, one and two bedrooms.

Contact info:
10450 S. Eastern Avenue
Henderson, NV 89052 USA
phone: 702-450-1045
web: www.homewoodsuites.com

Room amenities: All suites have fully equipped kitchens and high speed internet access.

Facility amenities: Free airport shuttle, heated outdoor pool, exercise facility, 24-hour complimentary business center, high speed internet access and hot buffet breakfast.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $89.00 plus tax
When booking please identify yourself as an Road Scholar participant and ask for the pre/post Road Scholar rate.
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Type: Inn

 Description: The Furnace Creek Ranch is family oriented 224 room facility situated in a lush oasis surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park, California - just 120 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada and 275 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. This resort presents a complete contrast to the desolate desert landscape and consists of an oasis 18-hole golf course (the world's lowest course at 214 feet below sea level), four restaurants, a saloon, a cocktail lounge, retail outlets, a Borax Museum, spring-fed swimming pools, tennis courts, horseback riding, horse-drawn carriage rides, massage therapy, a 3,000 foot airstrip, a service station and conference and banquet facilities for 10 - 120. (Some services are available only on a seasonal basis.) Furnace Creek Ranch Resort is the perfect vantage point from which to explore Death Valley National Park!

Contact info:
Furnace Creek Village Rte 190
Furnace Creek, CA 92328 USA
phone: 760-786-2361
web: www.furnacecreekresort.com

Room amenities: Rooms have views of the beautiful surroundings, nicely decorated. Wireless internet access available for a fee.

Facility amenities: On site restaurants, adjacent to the Death Valley National Park Visitor Center and Borax Museum. Warm springs fed swimming pool and wireless internet access available for a fee.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Check out time: 3:00 PM
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•13 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
•2 Expert-led lectures
•8 Field trips
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