Road Scholar : Grandparents and Grandchildren: Sharing a Common Love for Animals - Oregon

Grandparents and Grandchildren: Sharing a Common Love for Animals

Program Number:

17282RJ

Start and End Dates:


	6/23/2013 - 6/28/2013; 7/7/2013 - 7/12/2013; 7/21/2013 - 7/26/2013; 8/18/2013 - 8/23/2013;

Duration:

5 nights

Location:

Portland, Oregon

Price starting at:

$799.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city

Program Type:

Intergenerational
Intergenerational

Meals:

13; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Meal Options:

Vegetarian

Program intended for grandchildren from 8 - 12 years of age.

The love of animals transcends generations and this adventure into the animal kingdom will allow you and your grandchild to learn about Oregon�s fantastic creatures. Get up close with animals as you apply your new animal tracking skills, visit an alpaca ranch, and learn how injured wildlife is rehabilitated. Go behind the scenes at the Oregon Zoo, discover the rocky intertidal habitat and the creatures that live there� all while forging bonds in a true animal-lover�s city.

Highlights

� Visit the White Wolf Sanctuary on the Oregon Coast where you will get to know 9 arctic wolves, and have the opportunity to pet them.
� At the Hatfield Marine Science Center meet the resident octopus, and do a hands on activity in the lab.
� Learn about the instincts and defense techniques that hedgehogs, sugar gliders and iguanas use in the wild.

Activity Particulars

Short but frequent daily walks; terrain varies from pavement to dirt roads.

Coordinated by Road Scholar.

Portland (Oregon)

Portlanders live a life rich in the arts, surrounded by natural beauty and conveniently situated near the Pacific Coast and Columbia River Gorge. The City of Roses is a walker's paradise filled with parks, fountains and unique neighborhoods.

Accommodations
Comfortable hotel with swimming pool and fitness center.

Meals and Lodgings
	Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland)
		Portland, Oregon	5 nights

Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland)
	Type:	Full Service Hotel
	Description:	Conveniently located in the Lloyd Business District of downtown Portland, the hotel brings the City of Roses to you. This full service hotel is within four blocks of the Oregon Convention Center, the Rose Garden Arena and the Memorial Coliseum.
	Contact info:	1441 NE 2nd Ave Portland, OR 97232 USA phone: 503-233-2401 web: www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/pdxne
	Room amenities:	Oversize work desk with lamp, cordless phones, free local phone calls, Keurig coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, microwave and refrigerator, TV with cable and a DVD player (DVD lending library at front desk), and complimentary high speed wireless Internet.
	Facility amenities:	This 241 guest rooms hotel was renovated in 2008. Amenities include an indoor salt water treated pool and whirlpool, 24-hour fitness center, on-site guest laundry, 24-hour business services and hotel shops including a convenience store, a newsstand and a gift shop. Lounge open from 3 PM to 12 AM. Room service available from 6 AM to 12 AM. Hotel offers a free area shuttle within five miles of the hotel. The hotel always offers a complimentary shuttle to / from the Portland airport. There is also an on-site Hertz car rental desk (503) 282-2644. There are also bicycles and helmets for guests to borrow.
	Smoking allowed:	No
	Elevators available:	Yes
	Additional nights prior:	Please contact hotel Please call hotel directly to book additional nights (503) 233-2401. Be sure to identify yourself as an Road Scholar participant.
	Check in time:	3:00 PM
	Additional nights after:	Please contact hotel Please call hotel directly to book additional nights (503) 233-2401. Be sure to identify yourself as an Road Scholar participant.
	Check out time:	12:00 PM

Travel Details
	Start of Program: Hotel check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Program registration begins at 4:00 PM in the lobby, followed by introductions at 5:00 PM. You will be staying at Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland) that night.
	End of Program: 9:30 AM after a wrap up session. Hotel check-out by 12:00 PM. You will be staying at Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland) the night before.
	Required documents: The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. All participants are required to complete an Intergenerational Rules and Regulations Form and the White Wolf Sanctuary Photography and Release and Hold Harmless Agreement Form. In addition, Young Learners also need to return the Parental Consent Form (one per child) and The Oregon Zoo Emergency Information form (in order to participant in the behind-the-scenes zoo activities). PLEASE RETURN ALL FORMS TO THE ROAD SCHOLAR OFFICE IN ADVANCE OF THE PROGRAM. We will turn the forms in as a group.
	Parking availability: Parking in the hotel lot is $3 per day.

Transportation

	To Start of Program
	Location:	Portland, Oregon

	From End of Program
	Location:	Portland, Oregon
		(Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
	Portland (to Crowne Plaza)	From Airport
	Service:	Hotel Shuttle phone: 503-233-2401
	Per Person/One Way:	Complimentary Prices are subject to change.
	Travel Time:	15-20 minutes
	Distance:	10 miles
		After you have your luggage, call the hotel, and let them know you are ready to be picked up. They will need your name, number of people in your party and a phone number. The wait is usually around 15 - 20 minutes. There may be several Crowne Plaza shuttles, you will want the one marked Downtown / Convention Center. Meet the shuttle outside of the baggage claim at island #2 marked "courtesy shuttles."
	Portland (to Crowne Plaza Hotel)	From Train Station
	Service:	Hotel Shuttle phone: 503-233-2401 Advanced Reservations Required
	Per Person/One Way:	Complimentary Prices are subject to change.
	Travel Time:	5 minutes
	Distance:	1 mile
		After you have your luggage, call the hotel letting them know you are at the train station and are ready for to be picked up. They will need your name, # of people in your group, and a phone number. There may be a short wait for this complimentary service. You must call the hotel to be picked up. Make sure you board the Crowne Plaza Downtown / Convention Center shuttle.
	Portland (to Crowne Plaza Hotel)	From Bus Terminal
	Service:	Hotel Shuttle phone: 503-233-2401
	Per Person/One Way:	Complimentary Prices are subject to change.
	Travel Time:	5 minutes
	Distance:	1 mile
		After you have your luggage, call the hotel letting them know you are at the bus station and are ready for to be picked up. They will need your name, # of people in your group, and a phone number. There may be a short wait for this complimentary service. You must call the hotel to be picked up. Make sure you board the Crowne Plaza Downtown / Convention Center shuttle.

Driving Directions
	Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland) From North	Travel on I-5 S toward Portland. Take Exit 302A (Rose Quarter / City Center). Take the ramp toward Rose Quarter. Turn slight right onto N Vancouver Ave. Turn left onto N Weidler St. Turn right onto NE 2nd Ave. Hotel is located at 1441 NE 2nd Ave.
	Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland, OR) From South	Travel I-5 N toward Portland. Take Exit 302 A (the Weidler St exit). Turn right onto NE Weidler St. Turn right onto NE 2nd Ave. Hotel is located at 1441 NE 2nd Ave.
	Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland, OR) Portland International Airport (PDX)	Travel east on NE Airport Way. Merge onto I-205 S toward I-84 / Portland/ Salem. Merge onto I-84 W via Exit 21B toward Portland. Merge onto I-5 N toward Seattle. Take the Weidler St. exit- Exit 302A- toward Rose Quarter/ Broadway. Turn right onto NE Weidler St. Turn right onto NE 2nd Ave. The hotel will be on your right. Hotel is located at 1441 NE 2nd Ave.

The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Daily Schedule

Day 1:

Welcome to Portland! Check in and get to know each other/Orientation/Stuffed animal activity
(Sunday, July 7)

Arrive To:	Hotel check in begins at 3:00 PM. Program registration begins at 4:00 PM in the hotel lobby. Introductions will begin at 5:00 PM followed by dinner at 5:30 PM. Get acquainted with the program at the orientation.
Dinner:	Get to know your fellow participants as you enjoy a great meal at the hotel.
Evening:	Make a stuffed animal companion at a workshop after dinner. Take him with you on your learning adventure and let him be a reminder of the wonderful time on this trip!

Accommodations:	Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland)
Meals Included:	Dinner

Day 2:

Farm visit/ Alpaca Ranch/Oregon Zoo Behind the Scenes
(Monday, July 8)

Note: During the visit to the farm and alpaca ranch expect to walk on unpaved and uneven surfaces.

Breakfast:	Breakfast at the hotel
Morning:	Hop on the bus for a ride out to the country to visit a farm, where you will see the life of farm animals, including chickens, horses, and may be sheep and a goat!
Lunch:	Picnic lunch at the farm or in the vicinity.
Afternoon:	Get to know these fun and woolly animals with our field trip to a working Alpaca ranch. Get up close to these curious and friendly animals as you feed them and learn about their history. Then head to the Oregon Zoo.
Dinner:	Dine at the zoo in preparation for your behind the scenes activities.
Evening:	Visit Portland's remarkable Oregon Zoo for an after-hours experience. See the animals that are most active after the sun goes down.

Accommodations:	Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland)
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:

Animal Tracking Workshop/Picnic and Naturalist Walk at Oxbow Park/ Free Evening
(Tuesday, July 9)

Note: Oxbow Park naturalist walk will be on unpaved and uneven roads in the park. If you choose to sit this activity out, you can do so in the covered shelter area by the river.

Breakfast:	Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:	Join an Audobon Society staff member in a hands-on exploration of animal tracking. Learn how to use claw marks, toes, heel pads and webbing to identify animals in the wild in this interactive workshop.
Lunch:	Head out to the Oxbow Regional Park and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Afternoon:	Apply your newly acquired skills of animal tracking as you walk with a naturalist at the Oxbow Park. Gain an insight into animal and bird behavior in the wild, see how many animal prints you can identify!
Dinner:	Dinner is on your own with time to explore the area. Portland�s light rail system to downtown is located across the street from the hotel. The nearby Lloyd Center mall has restaurants and an ice rink. Your group leader will be happy to suggest some free time activities.
Evening:	Get ready for a full day tomorrow with an early start!

Accommodations:	Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland)
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4:

Early start/ Travel to the Oregon Coast to Marine Science Center/ White Wolf Sanctuary
(Wednesday, July 10)

Note: Approximately two hour bus ride to the Oregon Coast. While at the White Wolf Sanctuary expect to walk on unpaved and uneven surfaces. You may stay on the deck at the house and still see the wolves.

Breakfast:	Early breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:	Travel to the Oregon Coast to the Hatfield Marine Science Center to discover the rocky intertidal habitat and the creatures that live there. Learn about the environmental forces that make this ever-changing habitat a challenging place to live, while investigating the relationships among living things and the interactions between them.
Lunch:	At Izzy�s in Newport.
Afternoon:	Travel to the White Wolf Sanctuary where you will meet 9 wolves who have come to the sanctuary from a variety of circumstances, and now are able to live out their lives in a safe and happy environment. Learn about the arctic wolves, their habits and instincts from Lois Tulleners, the owner of the sanctuary. You do have a choice to pet the wolves through a fence, or to admire them from the pathway.
Dinner:	Delicious menu at Ruby Tuesday in Corvallis awaits.
Evening:	Will be spent traveling back to the hotel.

Accommodations:	Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland)
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5:

Audubon Society/Reptile Presentation/Mammal Presentation/Animal Storyteller
(Thursday, July 11)

Breakfast:	Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:	Explore a wilderness sanctuary in the city and look for creatures in their home environment. Visit the Audubon Society�s wildlife rehabilitation center to see how they rescue and treat injured and sick wildlife.
Lunch:	Lunch will be served at the hotel.
Afternoon:	Gain valuable educational information about the importance of reptiles in ecological diversity, suitability as pets and the safe and humane way to handle and care for them. Later, meet the incredible mammals such as chinchillas, bunnies, sugar gliders, hedgehogs and others. Learn about their life, diet, and habits!
Dinner:	Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Evening:	After dinner, a very special storyteller will tell you things you never knew about your favorite animal friends.

Accommodations:	Crowne Plaza Hotel- Downtown Convention Center (Portland)
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6:

Have a safe journey home/Departures
(Friday, July 12)

Breakfast:	Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:	Wrap up presentation with your group leader, say your farewells to your newly made friends. Independent departures.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Free Time Opportunities
Portland, Oregon	International Rose Test Garden With 8,555 rose bushes representing 722 varieties of roses, this garden is definitely worth a visit. Call 503-823-3635 or visit the website for additional information. For additional information, visit rosegardenstore.com/thegardens.cfm
	Lan Su Chinese Garden Discover an ever-changing landscape of pavilions, stone, water, plants and literature. Call 503-228-8131 or visit the website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.portlandchinesegarden.org
	OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) OMSI makes science exciting and relevant through exhibits, programs, and experiences that are presented in an entertaining and participatory fashion. OMSI includes five unique halls, eight hands-on science labs, the USS Blueback submarine, an OMNIMAX� giant-screen theater, planetarium and much more! Information from www.omsi.edu. Call 800-955-6674 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.omsi.edu
	Oregon Zoo The 64-acre Oregon Zoo has five major exhibit areas: Great Northwest, Fragile Forests, Asia, Pacific Shores and Africa. Within these large areas are 23 specialized exhibits. 2,200 individual animals represent 260 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Information from www.oregonzoo.org. Call 503-226-1561 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.oregonzoo.org
	Pittock Mansion The Pittock Mansion was home to Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock from 1914 to 1919. During the late 1800s and the early 1900s, their lives and work paralleled the growth of Portland from a small Northwest town site to a thriving city with a quarter million population. With its eclectic architectural design and richly decorated interior, including family artifacts, the Pittock Mansion stands today as a living memorial of this family�s contributions to the blossoming of Portland and its people. Information from www.pittockmansion.org. Call 503-823-3623 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.pittockmansion.org
	Portland Art Museum The Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest. The Museum�s collection includes works of European painting and sculpture, American painting and sculpture, English silver, Asian art, Native American art, Pre-Columbian art, Cameroon and other African art, contemporary art, sculpture, prints and drawings, and photography. Call 503-226-2811 or visit the website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.portlandartmuseum.org
	Portland Japanese Garden This beautiful and tranquil garden features five gardens in 5.5 acres. Call 503-223-1231 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.japanesegarden.com
	Portland Saturday Market Every Saturday and Sunday from March until December the Old Town / Chinatown neighborhood transforms into a thriving arts and crafts open-air marketplace with vendors selling everything from art to food. When you need a break from browsing you can sit down, relax and enjoy the onstage entertainment. Information from www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com. Call 503-222-6072 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com
	Powell's City of Books Powell's City of Books has over a million new and used books on the shelves. Get lost in the nine color coded rooms while searching through the 3,500 sections. This is more than just a bookstore, it's an entire block! Call 1-800-878-7323 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.powells.com
	Travel Portland Portland's one-stop visitor center, includes local events calendar and trip planning information. Visitor's information center conveniently located in Pioneer Courthouse Square (also known as Portland's living room). Call 1-800-962-3700 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.travelportland.com
	Tri Met Tri Met is Portland's public transportation system (includes lightrail, streetcar and buses). Call 503-238-7433 or visit their website for more information. For additional information, visit www.tri-met.org
	Waterfront Bicycle Whether you're looking to rent a bike for a few hours or for a week, Waterfront Bicycle will have what you need. All rentals include a helmet, lock and handlebar bag. Choose from five styles of bikes. Website includes suggested rides. Call 503-227-1719 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.waterfrontbikes.com
	Willamette Jetboat Excursions, LLC Explore Portland's historic bridges, skyline and scenic waterfront. Catch a glimpse of bald eagles and osprey as they nest along the river. Glide past spectacular river-front homes on your way to the magnificent Willamette Falls, stopping just yards from the cascading water. Each adventure is narrated with facts and local stories from USCG licensed pilots. They also include adventure and splash, including spins and thrills only possible on a jetboat! Information from www.willamettejet.com. Call 1-888-538-2628 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.willamettejet.com
	World Forestry Center Located in Portland's beautiful Washington Park. All new hands-on, interactive exhibits are family friendly and designed to engage visitors to learn about the sustainability of forests and trees of the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Information from www.worldforestry.org. Call 503-228-1367 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.worldforestry.org

Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.

As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.

Specifically, this program includes:

5 nights accommodations
13 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 2
Expert-led lectures

Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Field trips: 7
Field trips

The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.
Hands-on experiences: 3
Hands-on experiences

Learn by doing in these "hands-on" activities directed by an expert.
Performances: 1
Performances

A performance can range from a night at the opera to a visit from a local performer at your hotel.

Plus these special experiences...

Find out how injured wild animals from eagles to beavers can be rehabilitated at the Audubon Society's sanctuary.
Learn from an expert to identify and track local wildlife such as foxes and bears, and share in some "wild" stories with a talented storyteller.

View the Daily Schedule to see more

And included with all Road Scholar programs:

Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
Taxes

Highlights

Activity Particulars

Short but frequent daily walks; terrain varies from pavement to dirt roads.

Coordinated by Road Scholar.

Portland (Oregon)

Portlanders live a life rich in the arts, surrounded by natural beauty and conveniently situated near the Pacific Coast and Columbia River Gorge. The City of Roses is a walker's paradise filled with parks, fountains and unique neighborhoods.

Meals and Lodgings

Travel Details

Travel Details

Portland (to Crowne Plaza)

From Airport

Service:

Hotel Shuttlephone: 503-233-2401

Per Person/One Way:

ComplimentaryPrices are subject to change.

Travel Time:

15-20 minutes

Distance:

10 miles

Portland (to Crowne Plaza Hotel)

From Train Station

Service:

Hotel Shuttlephone: 503-233-2401Advanced Reservations Required

Per Person/One Way:

ComplimentaryPrices are subject to change.

Travel Time:

5 minutes

Distance:

1 mile

Portland (to Crowne Plaza Hotel)

From Bus Terminal

Service:

Hotel Shuttlephone: 503-233-2401

Per Person/One Way:

ComplimentaryPrices are subject to change.

Travel Time:

5 minutes

Distance:

1 mile

Daily Schedule

Note: During the visit to the farm and alpaca ranch expect to walk on unpaved and uneven surfaces.

Note: Oxbow Park naturalist walk will be on unpaved and uneven roads in the park. If you choose to sit this activity out, you can do so in the covered shelter area by the river.

Note: Approximately two hour bus ride to the Oregon Coast. While at the White Wolf Sanctuary expect to walk on unpaved and uneven surfaces. You may stay on the deck at the house and still see the wolves.

Free Time Opportunities

You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.

As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.

Specifically, this program includes:

Plus these special experiences...

And included with all Road Scholar programs:

Hotel Shuttle
phone: 503-233-2401

Complimentary
Prices are subject to change.

Hotel Shuttle
phone: 503-233-2401
Advanced Reservations Required

Complimentary
Prices are subject to change.

Hotel Shuttle
phone: 503-233-2401

Complimentary
Prices are subject to change.