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An American Icon: Majestic Yosemite National Park |
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Program Number: |
19237RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
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San Francisco, California
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| Price starting at: |
$1,299.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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National Parks
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| Meals: |
15;
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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On an unforgettable adventure in Yosemite National Park, learn on-site about monumental natural wonders like Yosemite Falls, giant sequoias, Tuolumne Meadows and Glacier Point, led by expert naturalists who address the geologic saga of the park as well as its interwoven natural and human histories. As Half Dome and El Capitan loom overhead, explore the Native American history of the Ahwahneechee, and learn the intricacies of rock climbing, a popular park activity.
Highlights
• Experience the impressive granite formations of Half Dome and El Capitan, a favorite for rock climbers. See Glacier Point with its bird’s-eye view of the valley, and dine at the renowned Ahwahnee Hotel.
• “Meet” naturalist John Muir to discuss Teddy Roosevelt’s 1903 Yosemite visit.
• Lunch at the historic Wawona Hotel then explore Mariposa Grove.Explore spectacular Mariposa Grove and its 500 giant sequoias, earth’s largest living things — some 3,000 years old.
Activity Particulars
Walking up 1.5 miles; some uneven ground. Standing up to 45 minutes. Elevations of 4,000-7,000 feet.
Date Specific Information
6-23-2013, 10-6-2013
Lodging in El Portal, outside the park and 17 miles from Yosemite Valley Visitors Center.
9-8-2013
Lodging for this date at Yosemite View Lodge, located 13 miles outside the park in El Portal.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival San Francisco, 1 night; Yosemite National Park, 4 nights; Return to San Francisco
Coordinated by Road Scholar.
San Francisco
A stunning city with a colorful past and vibrant present, San Francisco offers legendary landmarks — the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, cable cars and elegant Victorian homes — along with spectacular cityscapes and views of bay and bridges.
Yosemite
Set in California's Sierra Nevada range, Yosemite is referred to as the crown jewel of the National Park system. The park offers a changing spectacle of unique glacially-carved valleys, granite monoliths, lush meadows, thundering waterfalls, and deep alpine lakes at any time of year.
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Accommodations
Accommodations in Yosemite National Park except dates noted below.
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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. | David Lukas
| | David Lukas is a naturalist and writer based in the Sierra Nevada. He has been teaching natural history and bird programs for 16 years and is the author of "Wild Birds of California," and the co-author of "Sierra Nevada Natural History." He is currently at work on a field guide to birds of the Sierra Nevada. David has traveled the world extensively, spending a year in Borneo as a member of the Harvard Research Team and in the Peruvian Amazon under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institution. | | | |
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