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Photographer's Paradise: Denali National Park in Fall Foliage |
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Program Number: |
18588RJ |
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| Start
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8/25/2013 - 8/31/2013;
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| Duration: |
6 nights |
| Location: |
Denali National Park, Alaska
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| Price starting at: |
$1,595.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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Photography; National Parks
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| Meals: |
17;
6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners |
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| Meal
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Vegetarian; Low Fat; Low Salt |
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Catch the spirit of the Denali wilderness and capture memories of the journey in stunning photographs. Denali National Park, a pristine wilderness known for brilliant hues, striking shadows and awe-inspiring animals, is a haven for wildlife and professional photographers alike. In fall, the peaks of the Alaska Range are draped in snow, lower elevations are covered in spectacularly patterned fall colors, and the sky is astonishingly clear.
Highlights
• Photo opportunities abound on a daylong bus expedition into the heart of the park.
• Master the basics of digital photography while discovering this vast subarctic ecosystem.
• Hone your landscape, macro and wildlife photography skills with expert hands-on instruction.
Activity Particulars
Walking 1-2 miles over a variety of surfaces, from packed trails to brushy, wet tundra. Elevation gains of up to 250 feet; elevations up to 3,900 feet.
Date Specific Information
8-25-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by Denali Education Center
Denali National Park
Established in 1917, this 6 million-acre wilderness is home to 20,320 foot Mount McKinley, and wildlife such as moose, caribou, Dall sheep and grizzly bear, and is considered one of the most intact sub-arctic ecosystems in the world.
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Accommodations
Rustic cabins in a quiet wooded campus, situated on the banks of the Nenana River. Cabins have two bedrooms and one bath.
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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. | Kent Miller
| | Kent Miller is a professor at Central Michigan University and an award-winning photographer. His work has been featured in National Geographic France, Wilderness, True North, America 24/7, Lonely Planet Alaska, People, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and many others. He is a celebrated volunteer in Denali and other Alaska national parks, where he has donated thousands of images to park managers, and established and provided ongoing support for a thriving media intern program. | | | |
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