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BEGINS IN: OAKHURST, CALIFORNIA

National Parks of the Sierra Nevada: Yosemite, King's Canyon and Sequoia

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While all of our learning adventures offer extraordinary value, our "Best Value" programs were rated by our participants themselves who thought their dollar went particularly far.
Love to learn in a small-group setting? This collection of programs has at most 10-24 participants.
See our Small Group programs.
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.
Breathe crystal-clear air in an in-depth exploration of all three of these iconic national parks. Enjoy field trips where you’ll experience the major attractions of King’s Canyon, Sequoia, and Yosemite national parks as you learn about animal life, astronomy, botany, geology, native plants, park issues, and the influence of famed naturalist John Muir.


Highlights

• In Kings Canyon be part of history at Muir's Rock, the place where John Muir frequently addressed the Sierra Club, and visit Roaring River Falls and Zumwalt meadow, which showcase fabulous granite walls.
• Spend two days at Montecito Sequoia Lodge, where the mountains meet the sky at an elevation of 7,000 feet.
• In Sequoia, experience Congress Loop to encounter the General Grant Tree, the largest tree by mass in the world, and take in the vast landscape of the Great Western Divide and the San Joaquin Valley.

Activity Notes

Travel in vans, up to 3 hours on transfer days. Hikes up to two miles each-way. Elevations up to 7,000 feet.

Itinerary Summary

Arrivals Oakhurst Calif, 1 night; van ride to Sequoia, 2 nights; van ride to Oakhurst, 2 nights; departure.

Coordinated by Evergreen Conference Center Oakhurst.


Currently selected:Prices Starting At:
Sep 8 — Sep 13, 2013 waitlist only  

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5 nights of accommodations
15 meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
2 Expert-led lectures
5 Field trips
1 Performances

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4.9
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