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Island Hopping on Three of Washington's San Juan Islands |
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Program Number: |
18520RJ |
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| Duration: |
6 nights |
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San Juan Islands, Washington
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| Price starting at: |
$1,055.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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History & Culture
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
16;
6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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Low Fat; Low Salt; Vegetarian |
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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the San Juan Archipelago while you uncover the cultures and landscapes unique to San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands. Meet historians, artists, farmers, preservationists and other islanders who make up the fabric of these communities, and explore scenic shorelines, mountain vistas, rare coastal prairie and the region's iconic evergreen forests.
Highlights
• Spend a day on Orcas Island and explore the island's creative culture on a visit to a phenomenal private collection of San Juan Islands art.
• A ride aboard the Washington State Ferry takes you to a sustainable farm on Lopez Island to discuss sustainable farming on the islands with a renowned expert.
• On San Juan Island, take field trips to an outdoor sculpture park, historic Roche Harbor Village, a picturesque lighthouse and more.
Activity Particulars
Frequent getting on and off of mini-bus /van. Bus/van does not have lift.
Come celebrate 25 years of Road Scholar programs in the San Juan Islands with some Island Hopping!
Date Specific Information
6-1-2013
This program includes all transportation to and from the greater Seattle area. We’ll begin our program with a one-night stay in Seattle, WA. Then, we’re off for the San Juan Islands and some Island Hopping! The final day of the program, we’ll return to Seattle via motor coach for those connecting with outbound flights or for those wishing to extend their stay in the greater Seattle area.
9-15-2013
This program includes all transportation to and from the greater Seattle area. We’ll begin our program with a one-night stay in Seattle, WA. Then, we’re off for the San Juan Islands and some Island Hopping! The final day of the program, we’ll return to Seattle via motor coach for those connecting with outbound flights or for those wishing to extend their stay in the greater Seattle area.
10-7-2013
In lieu of a visit to Mount Constitution on Orcas island, the group will have lunch and freetime to explore the village of Eastsound. On Lopez Island, visit to farm replaced with winery visit.
10-28-2013
Small Group departure with a limit of 24 people. In lieu of a visit to Mount Constitution on Orcas island, the group will have lunch and freetime to explore the village of Eastsound. On Lopez Island, visit to farm replaced with winery visit.
Coordinated by Skagit Valley College.
San Juan Islands
More than 200 individual islands comprise this archipelago off the upper northwest coast of Washington state. Only a handful are home to permanent residents, many of whom stay for the close-knit community unique to Island living.
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Accommodations
Stylish inn in the heart of Friday Harbor with heated indoor pool, fitness center, complimentary bikes.
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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. | Russel Barsh
| | A graduate of Harvard University, Russel Barsh has devoted his career to educating and advising Native peoples on land and environmental issues. He has served as an adviser to United Nations agencies as an advocate for indigenous peoples in developing countries, and worked as the science adviser to indigenous organizations participating in the "Earth Summit," carrying out field missions in South Africa and Asia. Russel serves as the director of KWIAHT, a nonprofit laboratory in the Salish Sea. | | | | Michael Cohen
| | Michael Cohen, Ed.D. is leader of a group of musicians called “Sugar on the Floor” who perform historical music and dances from the folk traditions. Michael is a self-described innovative scientist-counselor-eco psychologist-traditional musician-naturalist. A long time outdoor educator, Michael founded Project Nature Connect, a nature connected psychological science that restores people to their fullness, their natural integrity and deeper ideals.
| | | | Mike O'Connell
| | Mike O’Connell manages the Glenwood Springs Salmon Restoration Hatchery on Orcas Island, sponsored by the private non-profit organization called “Long Live the Kings.” LLTK is committed to restoring wild salmon to the waters of the Pacific Northwest. Mike is a long time fisheries biologist with experience and training in many areas of natural resource management. Prior to joining LLTK's staff in 2001, he was a district watershed manager for the Middle Deschutes Watershed in central Oregon. | | | | Michael Vouri
| | Michael Vouri is chief park interpreter and historian for San Juan Island National Park. He is a passionate historian with an unmatched knowledge of regional history and exploration. He is the author of "The Pig War," and co-author of "Images of America – Friday Harbor." Michael is well known regionally for “An Evening with George Pickett,” a critically acclaimed stage play based on a local historical figure. Mike is a long-time and very popular Road Scholar instructor. | | | | Shann Weston
| | After completing an around-the-world odyssey with her husband and two daughters in 2004, Shann Weston returned to Washington State University to serve as the coordinator for the “Beach Watchers” program in Friday Harbor. Her education in environmental studies and natural resources has led her in a career that has ranged from teaching in remote native villages in Alaska to being the Education Coordinator at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. | | | | Emily Reed
| | Emily Reed is a longtime islander who writes a monthly column on art in the Islands Weekly newspaper. She served as a college adviser at UC Berkeley in the 1960s before moving to San Juan Island, where she later worked as a high school counselor for 18 years at Friday Harbor High School. Emily is a veteran Road Scholar contributor, and has published “Emily’s Guides to the San Juan Islands,” the definitive travel information source for the region. | | | | Cindy Hansen
| | Cindy Hansen is education curator for The Whale Museum. Born in Gary, Ind., she earned a degree in zoology with a focus on marine mammals at the University of Washington in Seattle. While working as a naturalist onboard a whale-watching fleet, she fell in love with the San Juan Islands and the Orcas who live in the surrounding waters. Cindy has also worked with Orca Network for several years as a naturalist onboard the Washington State Ferries. | | | | Shona Aitken
| | A native of Scotland, Shona Aitken earned a degree in ecology and broadened her background in environmental education while working in her home country and spending two years in Sweden. She is currently the Education Coordinator for Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on San Juan Island where she teaches people about local wildlife and increases awareness of the impact of human activities on wild creatures. | | | | Bruce Dunlop
| | Bruce Dunlop owns and operates the small livestock farm and specialty food business called Lopez Island Farm. He started the environmentally friendly farm over 10 years ago, and now his products are sold throughout the Northwest. Bruce received bachelor’s degrees in biology and chemical engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and spent 17 years working in the food and agricultural industries. Bruce lives on his farm and produces lamb and pork to help feed his community.
| | | | Greg Hertel
| | Greg Hertel is a retired physics and chemistry teacher, a former commercial fisherman, a licensed Coast Guard captain, and — as a resident of the San Juan Islands since 1974 —has served as port commissioner for Friday Harbor for 20 years. He teaches a portion of the naturalist course for the Whale Museum and has also taught classes at Skagit Valley College. Greg holds a B.S. in geology from Portland State University and a M.Ed. in natural sciences from Western Washington University. | | | | Kevin Loftus
| | Kevin Loftus is the executive director of the San Juan Historical Museum. He grew up in Chicago before attending college at Northern Arizona University. A love of cycling led Kevin to begin visiting the San Juan Islands, and after five years and many adventures, the beauty of the islands inspired him to move there. In 2008, Kevin found his dream job as director of the museum. He says he feels very fortunate to be able to share the unique history of the San Juan Islands with others. | | | | Kari Koski
| | Kari Koski happened upon the San Juan Islands in June 1992 while headed home to Alaska. She liked the islands so much she stayed and began volunteering at The Whale Museum, where she helped create the Soundwatch Boater Education Program. In 2012, the Washington State Senate passed a resolution honoring Kari’s work on behalf of Salish Sea killer whales. Kari is currently working with the Friday Harbor Labs Science Outreach program to bring marine sciences to island school children. | | | |
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