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BEGINS IN: FORT BENTON, MONTANA

Canoeing in the Wild and Scenic Upper Missouri River Wilderness (7-nights)

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ACTIVITY LEVEL: 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.
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Start of Program
Jul 15, 2013
Hotel check in and program registration begin at 4:00 PM. Program orientation begins at 4:30 PM.
You will be staying at the Grand Union Hotel that night.
Location: Fort Benton, Montana
Nearest city or town: Fort Benton
Nearest highway: Highway 87
Nearest airport: Great Falls, Montana

End of Program
Jul 22, 2013
After breakfast. Shuttle to Great Falls departs at 9:00 AM.
You will be staying at the Grand Union Hotel the night before.
Location: Fort Benton, Montana
Additional transportation information same as above.
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Type: Boutique Hotel

 Description: The Grand Union Hotel's history began in 1882, just 36 years after Fort Benton was founded and 7 years before Montana became a state, and was built at the height of Fort Benton's prosperity and the steamboat era on the Upper Missouri River. It ran continuously for over 100 years, then remained empty for over a decade until it was elegantly restored to its original splendor in 1999.

The Grand Union Hotel provides 26 exquisitely restored rooms, many of which enjoy a view of the Missouri River and park. Guestrooms are accessed by either the original black walnut grand staircase or by elevator. The hotel has a riverside restaurant with seasonal outdoor dining, a lively brewpub and a unique gift shop. Due to its award winning restoration, the Grand Union Hotel has preserved the historical character of Montana's oldest operating hotel and one of its most famous landmarks.

Contact info:
1 Grand Union Square
Fort Benton, MT 59442 USA
phone: 888-838-1882
web: www.grandunionhotel.com

Room amenities: Each room has a deluxe private bath, direct dial phone with voice mail, auto wake-up, wireless internet, cable television, writing desk, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning.

Facility amenities: The hotel has a riverside restaurant with seasonal outdoor dining, a lively brewpub and a unique gift shop.

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

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: contact hotel for current rate
Additional nights are available pre and post trip; contact hotel for information

Check in time: 4:00 PM

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Type: Boutique Hotel

 Description: The Grand Union Hotel's history began in 1882, just 36 years after Fort Benton was founded and 7 years before Montana became a state, and was built at the height of Fort Benton's prosperity and the steamboat era on the Upper Missouri River. It ran continuously for over 100 years, then remained empty for over a decade until it was elegantly restored to its original splendor in 1999.

The Grand Union Hotel provides 26 exquisitely restored rooms, many of which enjoy a view of the Missouri River and park. Guestrooms are accessed by either the original black walnut grand staircase or by elevator. The hotel has a riverside restaurant with seasonal outdoor dining, a lively brewpub and a unique gift shop. Due to its award winning restoration, the Grand Union Hotel has preserved the historical character of Montana's oldest operating hotel and one of its most famous landmarks.

Contact info:
1 Grand Union Square
Fort Benton, MT 59442 USA
phone: 888-838-1882
web: www.grandunionhotel.com

Room amenities: Each room has a deluxe private bath, direct dial phone with voice mail, auto wake-up, wireless internet, cable television, writing desk, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning.

Facility amenities: The hotel has a riverside restaurant with seasonal outdoor dining, a lively brewpub and a unique gift shop.

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

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: contact hotel for current rate
Additional nights are available pre and post trip; contact hotel for information

Check out time: 11:00 AM

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•7 nights of accommodations
•20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
•13 Expert-led lectures
•6 Field trips
•11 Hands-on experiences
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