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Best of Sedona: Verde Canyon Railway, Grand Canyon, and Montezuma Castle National Monument |
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Program Number: |
1062RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
| Location: |
Sedona, Arizona
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| Price starting at: |
$832.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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National Parks; History & Culture
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
14;
5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Sedona and the Grand Canyon are the two most awe-inspiring sites in Arizona. Take an open-air trolley to the Chapel of the Holy Cross and Airport Mesa for its panoramic views. Ride the rails along the Verde River, then journey to the Grand Canyon to walk along the rim.
Highlights
• Visit ancient cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument, then ride the Verde Canyon Railway.
• Travel through a corner of the vast Navajo Nation.
• Spend a full day at the Grand Canyon complete with interpretive hikes accompanied by a noted geologist.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to one-half mile, longer hikes optional. Elevations up to 7,000 feet.
Date Specific Information
12-7-2012
On this date, celebrate Sedona’s festive, holiday spirit by enjoying two wonderful seasonal events. Attend the 39th annual lighting of the luminarias at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. The Festival of Lights is a true community event with carolers, a variety of musical acts, Santa Claus and over 6,000 luminarias. When night falls we will then attend Sedona’s famed “Red Rock Fantasy” where we discover nestled within the world-renowned red rocks of Sedona a festival of nearly one million lights providing a man-made marvel within the scenic beauty of Sedona. Stroll the grounds and marvel at the displays that leave children in wonderment and move adult minds to enjoy the holidays as they did when they were young. In order to include these events the program will not take an open air trolley excursion of Sedona but instead travel by University vehicle.
9-22-2013, 2-23-2014, 5-4-2014
On this date the program will be based at the Poco Diablo Resort. The Poco Diablo is a full service “Three Diamond” resort offering breathtaking views of Sedona’s famed Red Rocks with access to beautiful Oak Creek. Lush landscaping, a nine-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, spa services, exercise room, outdoor heated pool and a menu offering delicious health conscious food will make for a memorable week. All other program content remains unchanged.
12-13-2013
Enjoy one of Sedona's best-loved holiday traditions -- the 23rd annual Red Rock Fantasy with its nearly one million lights and the Festival of Lights with the lighting of 6,000 luminarias, strolling carolers and holiday music in the courtyards and walkways of the Mexican-inspired Tlaquepaque arts and crafts village.
2-9-2014
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by Northern Arizona University.
Sedona
Sedona was historically a rural ranching community in Oak Creek Canyon. Today, the sunny city attracts visitors to its red-rock cliffs and lush evergreens, international film festival, and lively art scene.
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Accommodations
Modern hotel in Sedona with red-rock views, seasonal swimming pool, walking trails nearby.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Richard Stephens
| | Rich has been director of Northern Arizona University’s highly popular Road Scholar programs since 2001. He previously spent many years in the field as a program coordinator and group leader, where he honed his skills and learned the importance of detailed, pre-trip planning. Before making his home in Arizona’s spectacular red-rock country, Rich spent 10 years in Yosemite National Park and the Santa Cruz mountains as an environmental educator. | | | | Garrett Roberts
| | From the historical to the cinematic to the dust-on-your-brow trail, Garrett Roberts knows the American West. His lectures invoke intrigue and humor to dispel the myths created by Hollywood’s western genre. Garrett replicates museum-quality 19th century leather equipment for theater, is an avid hiker, and enjoys singing jazz. He has also worked for Emmy award-winning wardrobe designer Michael Boyd and was the key costume designer for Stephen Spielberg’s “Into the West.” | | | | Stanley Beus
| | From his early days growing up on a dairy farm in Idaho, Dr. Stanley Beus quickly became fascinated with nature. He earned a Ph.D. in geology from UCLA before beginning a career as an exploration geologist, and later became the first head of the Geology Department at Northern Arizona University. Dr. Beus has been both a field and class instructor for Road Scholar programs for over 20 years, and has enjoyed bringing geology to life for literally thousands of participants. | | | | Chizomana Black
| | Chizomana Chio Black was born at Second Mesa on the Hopi Indian Reservation. A few years after Chio’s birth, her parents died and she was raised by an uncle who taught her that Hopi culture wouldn’t be understood unless it was shared, leading Chio to lecture at museums. Later, she put aside a pop music career when she adopted three Hopi children. Chio is a member of the Indian Living Treasures Association, which honors Arizona Indians age 60 and over for dedication to arts and crafts. | | | | Ken Mikell
| | Ken and Lynne Mikell play a wide range of traditional music, with particular attention to the Celtic roots of cowboy music. Using harp, guitar, recorder, fiddle, and harmonica, they animate and illuminate the music that followed the trail west. From old time trail songs to the golden era of the radio and silver screen cowboy, they have an extensive knowledge of the history of Western music and enjoy sharing it with audiences. | | | |
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