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Glacier's Grandeur: Inside Glacier National Park |
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Program Number: |
21016RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
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Glacier National Park, Montana
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| Price starting at: |
$1,655.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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National Parks
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| Meals: |
13;
5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Glacier National Park’s 1 million-plus acres offer a bounty of natural phenomena and beauty. Join expert naturalists for an exploration of the many ecosystems that thrive within the park — from coniferous forests to the expansive meadows and slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Gain an understanding of the thousands of plant and animal species that call this great park home, and thrill in a chance to spot mountain goats and grizzly bears. Hike well-followed trails and go off-the-beaten path for an intimate exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
• Journey along Going-to-the-Sun Road — a National Historic Landmark — for spectacular views of the park, including Logan Pass.
• Float down the Middle Fork of the Flathead River during an expert-led rafting exploration of the park.
• Take in the beauty of Many Glacier, known for its dense forests, alpine meadows, lakes and waterfalls.
Activity Particulars
Moderate walks of one mile and hikes of 2-3 miles over unpaved and rocky terrain. Elevations range from 3,250 to 6,600 feet.
Groups of 10 for daily field trips and hikes.
Coordinated by Black Hills Educational Institute.
Glacier National Park
This million-acre wilderness includes towering summits, mirror-like lakes, and hundreds of bird and mammal species, as well as the spectacular Going-to-the-Sun Road, a 52-mile narrow and winding journey through the heart of the park over the Continental Divide.
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Accommodations
Comfortable lodge located in the southwestern corner of Glacier National Park.
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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. | Brian Peck
| | Brian Peck is an independent wildlife consultant who works with the Great Bear Foundation and Natural Resources Defense Council to bring about the recovery of grizzly and wolf populations in North America. Brian spent 21 years with Boulder, Colorado’s Mountain Parks and Open Space system, first as a Ranger and naturalist, and later as a natural resources and education coordinator. From 1992-95, he served as the wolf and grizzly recovery coordinator for the National Audubon Society, before beginning his current career as a wildlife consultant. Brian has served on the coordinating committee for the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, and has led natural history programs for Glacier and Yellowstone Institutes, National Geographic’s Jason Project, Off the Beaten Path, and Road Scholar for 15 years. | | | | Becky Lomax
| | Becky Lomax first started hiking in Glacier National Park while in college when she worked for two summers at Glacier Park Lodge. Later, she returned to lead hiking and backpacking trips for a decade. She is the author of the Moon Handbook to the park, which is now in its third edition. Becky has also published numerous articles on Glacier’s wildlife, trails, history, lodges and more in magazines such as Smithsonian, Backpacker, Montana Magazine and Montana Outdoors. | | | | Stephanie Paidas
| | Stephanie Paidas-Dukarm first came to Montana in 1999 for a graduate program in psychology, and she fell in love with the state while earning a master’s degree. Since then, she has led groups in Glacier National Park, conducted fieldwork research in the Glacier area, and has published written works and photographs of Montana. She is currently writing a doctoral dissertation focused on ecopsychology and the psychological benefits of spending time in wilderness. Though Stephanie has been living in Alaska since 2008, she is thrilled to return to Road Scholar this summer for another season in her favorite wild place. | | | | Vicki Forristal
| | Vicki Forristal is a wildlife biologist and outdoors enthusiast. She has participated in various wildlife studies, ranging from mosquitoes to birds to elk, in locations ranging from Hawaii to Alaska. Vicki came to Montana in 2006 to pursue a graduate degree in ecology at Montana State University, where her research focused on wildlife disease ecology. She spends her free time outdoors — hiking, camping, running, skiing, gardening, fly fishing and exploring. | | | |
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