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Southern Oregon Outdoor Adventure: Rafting, Caving, Hiking and Crater Lake With Your Grandchild!

Program Number: 14878RJ
Start and End Dates:
7/21/2013 - 7/26/2013; 8/11/2013 - 8/16/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Grants Pass, Oregon
Price starting at: $1,075.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Intergenerational; Outdoor Adventures, Misc.
Intergenerational 		Activity Level: t (see description)
Meals: 14; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners    

Program intended for grandchildren from 12 - 14 years of age.

Come to the Rogue River Valley and immerse yourself in southern Oregon’s beautiful, lush landscape. Raft the river, explore the depths of Oregon’s extensive cave systems, swing through the trees on a zip-line and spend quality time with your grandchild. Learn about the unique geology and amazing history of the mystical, magical Crater Lake, with its towering cliffs and sparkling blue waters, while you hike and discover its volcanic past.




Highlights

• Learn about the unique geology and hydrology of the Rogue River before going on a thrilling raft ride.
• Explore a marble cave at Oregon Cave National Monument, and understand the importance of caves for fossil study, bat habitation and geologic research.
• Meet Oregon’s wildlife in a special animals presentation.



Activity Particulars

Walks up to two miles over uneven terrain; getting in and out of rafts. Some stairs.



Coordinated by Road Scholar.




Grants Pass

Grants Pass is a classic Oregon river town on the legendary Rogue River in the state’s southwest corner. The surrounding mountains and old growth forests echo with the history of Hudson Bay trappers, settlers and loggers. Gentle rapids invite rafting and fishing, as well as explorations in nearby Crater Lake and the city’s historic downtown.
Accommodations
Nicely landscaped hotel in the heart of Grants Pass.
Meals and Lodgings
   Redwood Motel
  Grants Pass, OR 5 nights
 Redwood Motel
Type: Motel
  Description: The Redwood Motel is tucked among towering trees, tranquil water features, and award winning gardens, in the heart of Grants Pass, Oregon. Newly remodeled and expanded from the ground up, the Redwood Motel boasts a diverse variety of rooms and suites to accommodate the most discriminating of guests.
  Contact info: 815 NE 6th St
Grants Pass, OR 97526 USA
phone: 888-535-8824
web: www.redwoodmotel.com
  Room amenities: All rooms are non-smoking. Each room includes: refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, hair dryer, cable TV, iron & ironing board. There are a variety of room types available at this motel. While the majority of participants will be assigned a room with two queen beds, there is the possibility that some may be assigned to a room with a single bed (king or queen). Should this happen, we’ll request an Aerobed be added so there are two beds.
  Facility amenities: Amenities include free local phone service, complimentary high-speed Internet, heated pool (seasonal), hot-tub (year-round), fitness center (including stationary bike, treadmill and elliptical machine), coin laundry, vending, public computer workstation, fax, printer and copy service. Typically the pool is open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. In the summer the staff tries to have the pool open earlier so it may be open as early as 7:00 AM. They sometimes stretch the closing time but it must be closed by 10:00 PM due to city ordinance. Adults MUST supervise their grandchild in the pool as there isn’t a lifeguard on duty.
  Smoking allowed: No
  Additional nights prior: Contact hotel directly Be sure to mention you are a Road Scholar participant when booking additional nights.
  Check in time: 3:00 PM
  Additional nights after: Contact hotel directly Be sure to mention you are a Road Scholar participant when booking additional nights.
  Check out time: 11:00 AM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
Check in at hotel in Grants Pass from 3:00-5:00pm. You will be staying at Redwood Motel that night.
  End of Program:
Check out of hotel in Grants Pass by 10:00am. You will be staying at Redwood Motel the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Safety waivers are required for both the Zip Line and rafting activities. Synergo Challenge Course form is required.
  Parking availability:
The hotel allows Participants to park in the lot at no charge for the length of the program.
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Grants Pass, OR
  Nearest highway: I-5
  Nearest airport:  Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (in Medford, OR)
  From End of Program
  Location: Grants Pass, OR
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

Grants Pass

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Double D
phone: 541-291-0513
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$50
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

35 minutes 
 

Distance:

 

30 miles
   

Please call in advance to reserve a time.
 
Driving Directions
  Redwood Motel (Grants Pass, OR) from I-5 From I-5, take exit #58, the North Grants Pass off-ramp. Continue south on Sixth Street approximately one mile. The Redwood Motel is on the left side of the street.
  Redwood Motel (Grants Pass, OR) from Medford Airport Head northwest on Biddle Rd toward Ohare Park (1.4 mi) Continue onto E Pine St (0.5 mi) Turn right to merge onto I-5 N toward Grants Pass (25.3 mi) Take exit 58 toward US-199/OR-99/Redwood Hwy/Grants Pass/City Center (0.2 mi) Turn left at Scoville Rd (signs for DMV-DOT) (0.2 mi) Continue onto NW 6th St. Destination will be on the left (1.1 mi)
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: Program orientation and meeting your fellow participants.
(Sunday, August 11)
   
 Arrive To: Check-in is in the Conference Room of the Redwood Motel in Grants Pass from 3:00-5:00pm. Meet your Group Leaders and fellow participants!
 Dinner: After orientation, enjoy dinner with all of your fellow participants at a delicious restaurant in downtown Grants Pass.
 Evening: Participate in the program orientation at 5:30pm in the Motel's Conference Room. Your Group Leaders will introduce themselves, and you'll learn all about the fun you'll be having in the days ahead!
   
Accommodations: Redwood Motel
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Hear the 'Rogue River Story' and then have your own river rafting adventure!
(Monday, August 12)
   
 Breakfast: Enjoy a continental breakfast in the lobby of the Redwood Motel. Breakfast includes coffee, cocoa, juice, hard-boiled eggs, bagels, yogurt, and other treats.
 Morning: Load up and head out for a fun and exciting day of rafting on the beautiful Rogue River!
 Morning: Meet in the Motel's conference room to hear the 'Rogue River Story' from your instructor Steve, a former park ranger. Learn to identify the flora and fauna of the Rogue River and discover the unique geology of this beautiful, powerful river that cuts across the Coast Range and the Siskiyou National Forest on its way to the Pacific Ocean.
 Lunch: Your river guides will provide you with a delicious lunch while you relax by the river.
 Afternoon: Continue your rafting trip on the beautiful Rogue River, the perfect combination of incredible geography, sparkling water, sunshine and fresh breezes. You'll see why rafting the Rogue is such a popular activity in Southern Oregon.
 Dinner: Enjoy a great meal at another Grants Pass restaurant!
 Evening: Wow! Who knew you could get so up-close and personal with wild animals?! A presenter from Wildlife Images will talk with you about the animals of Southern Oregon, and bring along some of their feathered, furry friends for you to meet!
   
Accommodations: Redwood Motel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Explore the beautiful Oregon Caves!
(Tuesday, August 13)
   
 Breakfast: Enjoy a continental breakfast in the lobby of the Redwood Motel. Breakfast includes coffee, cocoa, juice, hard-boiled eggs, bagels, yogurt, and other treats.
 Morning: Travel to the Oregon Caves, enjoying all the beautiful, fascinating scenery along the way! Once you arrive, you'll take a tour through a marble cave, and discover how the geology, fossils, cave life, bats, watershed, old-growth forest, and human history make Oregon Caves significant.
 Lunch: Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by the Caves!
 Afternoon: Spend the afternoon hiking with your Group Leaders, or independently exploring in the Oregon Caves National Monument, recently expanded from 750 to 3,000 acres.
 Dinner: Relax after your caving adventure at another great Grants Pass restaurant!
 Evening: Return to the Redwood Motel for a relaxing evening of free time. Rumor has it that the Motel pool feels fabulous after a full day of caving, hiking and exploring!
   
Accommodations: Redwood Motel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Swing through the trees!
(Wednesday, August 14)
   
 Breakfast: Enjoy a continental breakfast in the lobby of the Redwood Motel. Breakfast includes coffee, cocoa, juice, hard-boiled eggs, bagels, yogurt, and other treats.
 Morning: Head out to the most unique resort you've ever seen! The Out 'n' About Treehouse Treesort offers all sorts of fun adventures, including the Zip Line through the trees! You'll have the chance to show Tarzan how it's done!
 Lunch: Yum! A picnic lunch tastes great under the trees!
 Afternoon: The fun continues at the Treesort with a chance to tie-dye your own shirt. Who can make the wildest pattern and craziest colors?
 Dinner: Enjoy another delicious dining experience in Grants Pass.
   
Accommodations: Redwood Motel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Explore magical, mystical Crater Lake
(Thursday, August 15)
   
 Breakfast: Enjoy a continental breakfast in the lobby of the Redwood Motel. Breakfast includes coffee, cocoa, juice, hard-boiled eggs, bagels, yogurt, and other treats.
 Morning: Travel to Crater Lake, a magical place that has inspired people for hundreds of years. You'll find a deep, pure lake, sheer cliffs almost two thousand feet high, two picturesque islands, and a place with a very violent volcanic past. Immeasurably beautiful, Crater Lake is an outstanding outdoor laboratory, classroom and playground.
 Lunch: Eat your picnic lunch while enjoying one of the most beautiful views in the world!
 Afternoon: There are so many great spots to explore at Crater Lake! Hike, learn and play!
 Dinner: Travel back to Grants Pass for your farewell dinner at a beautiful spot overlooking the Rogue River.
   
Accommodations: Redwood Motel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Check-Out
(Friday, August 16)
   
 Breakfast: Enjoy a continental breakfast in the lobby of the Redwood Motel. Breakfast includes coffee, cocoa, juice, hard-boiled eggs, bagels, yogurt, and other treats.
 Morning: Please check-out of the Redwood Motel after enjoying your breakfast.
   
Meals Included: Breakfast

Free Time Opportunities
  
  Grants Pass, OR Grants Pass Visitors and Convention Bureau
For information about things to do in Grants Pass and on the Rogue River, contact visitor information at 1-800-547-5927 or 541-476-7717 or visit their website. For additional information, visit www.visitgrantspass.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.


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