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Delaware Water Gap: Canoe, Kayak and Raft |
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Program Number: |
17610RJ |
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| Duration: |
4 nights |
| Location: |
Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania
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| Price starting at: |
$681.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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Water Sports
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
12;
4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners |
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| Meal
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Vegetarian; Low Salt |
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The Delaware River is the longest free-flowing river in the eastern United States. Float, paddle and learn about the river and its history as experienced leaders demonstrate basic boating skills and lead river trips of differing lengths. Improve your rafting, canoeing and kayaking skills under the supervision of expert instructors, while a naturalist brings you up-close to the varied flora and fauna on the river and on shore. Hear presentations on local history and geology that give you the context needed to make the most out of your river experience.
Highlights
• Two days of hands-on paddling on the beautiful Delaware River and a hike in the National Recreation Area.
• Professional lectures by the National Park Service on the history of the area and an evening concert on the lawn at the inn.
• Enjoy a host of other activities on land including concerts, riverside barbecues and productions by a local playhouse.
Activity Particulars
Ideal for beginners. No experience is needed.
Date Specific Information
7-21-2013, 8-18-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by Shawnee Institute.
Shawnee on Delaware
This quaint, historic village is situated amid the sylvan beauty of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area at the foothills of the Pocono Mountains in eastern Pennsylvania, just 75 miles from New York City.
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Accommodations
The Historic Shawnee Inn overlooks the National Scenic and Recreational Delaware River; amenities include indoor pool, hot tub, and full service spa.
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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. | Cindy Miano
| | Cindy Miano retired in 2004 from a career in elementary education where she taught fourth grade and served as a language Arts chairperson. In addition to managing Shawnee Institute Road Scholar programs, Cindy is a personal trainer and life coach. She practices Pilates, yoga and various strength training programs, and helps to promote wellness plans for individuals while helping them to achieve overall good health. | | | | Leslie Underhill
| | An avid student of yoga for the last seven years, Leslie Underhill has combined her love of the discipline with her enthusiasm for teaching. In 2004, she opened the studio Yogannamaste, and recently opened a bed and breakfast where she teaches yoga to guests. In addition to taking her classes to businesses and schools in the area, Leslie also teaches yoga to cancer survivors at the Pocono Medical Center. She is certified in spanda yoga and is classified as an ERYT 200. | | | | Kathleen Sandt
| | For more than 10 years, Kathleen Sandt has worked for the National Park Service at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area as a park ranger and education coordinator. Prior to government service, Ms. Sandt worked as a living history interpreter and education coordinator for privately operated, not-for-profit living history organizations. Her interests include Native American culture, gardening, hiking, collecting antique postcards of the local area and spending time with her family. | | | | Scott Slingerland
| | Scott Slingerland has raced mountain bikes for 15 years, including a four-day race across Costa Rica, and several 24-hour mountain bike races. Scott is a cycling instructor and teaches bicycle repair and riding skills. For training, he uses his bicycle for daily transportation to meetings, shopping and to visit family. Scott has cycled in Italy, India, Sri Lanka and China, and finds that the usage of bicycles in these countries is “eye opening.” | | | | Harold Jacobs
| | At age 55, Harold Jacobs rode his bike across the United States. A retired mathematics researcher and professor, he currently spends considerable time volunteering in a variety of endeavors. As a volunteer with the Millbrook Village Society, Harold maintains and interprets an 1860’s era historic village in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. He also works with Habitat for Humanity in creating homes for deserving people, and tutors college students at East Stroudsburg University. | | | | Mike Free
| | Mike Free is a certified bicycle instructor through the League America Bicyclists. He has done numerous multi-day different state rides such as GOBA and RAGBRAI, and has mountain biked in numerous states, including an eight day, 250 mile ride through Canyonlands, Utah. Mike also is a rafter and kayaker, and has rafted numerous rivers in the east and southwest, including the Colorado. He has been an excursion leader on the Lehigh and Cheat River. Mike currently works part time as a bicycle public safety officer at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. | | | | Len Rue
| | For over 20 years, Len Rue has led educational photo excursions in North America, Africa, Australia and South America. He teaches credited courses in photography for both undergraduate and graduate programs as an adjunct professor at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Len’s photos have been published in hundreds of publications worldwide, including Newsweek, National Geographic and Readers Digest. Len has a B.A. in professional photography and a M.A. in instructional technology. | | | |
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