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The Many Faces of Oregon: Mt. Hood, Columbia River Gorge and Oregon Coast |
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Program Number: |
1834RJ |
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5 nights |
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Portland, Oregon
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| Price starting at: |
$848.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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History & Culture
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
13;
5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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On four daylong field trips, discover the natural beauty and human history that makes Oregon a state of wonder. Take in city highlights like the International Rose Test Garden and exquisite Japanese Gardens, then explore the natural wonders outside the city, from the rugged Pacific Coast to the dramatic Columbia River Gorge to the volcanic Cascade Mountains. Each journey is accented by interesting, interactive activities, including a tasting of the Willamette Valley’s award-winning wines.
Highlights
• Stand in awe of the Columbia River Gorge’s magnificent waterfalls and captivating vistas.
• Visit historic Astoria and the rugged Oregon Coast, including the mouth of the Columbia River, known as the “Graveyard of the Pacific.”
• Gaze up at towering Mount Hood from majestic Timberline Lodge, one of the iconic great lodges of the West.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to 1.5 miles on city streets, garden pathways, and short trail to waterfall during field trips.
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.
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Accommodations
Comfortable hotel with indoor heated pool.
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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. | Peter Chausse
| | A Massachusetts native, Peter Chausse is a teacher and passionate local historian in Portland, Ore. Though a position with the U.S. Forest Service originally brought him to the Pacific Northwest, Peter is now an instructor at The Heritage Institute, a branch of Antioch University. He runs his own small walking excursion business in Portland and enjoys leading field trips with Road Scholar, during which he shares his knowledge of local art and natural history. | | | | Barbara Roberts
| | Barbara Roberts was Oregon's 34th and first female governor, serving from 1991 to 1995. During her term, she was a leading advocate of public education, human rights and services, environmental management, and streamlining state government. Perhaps her most challenging role was caring for her husband, Senior State Senator Frank Roberts, during his life-threatening, then terminal illness. That experience inspired her to write the acclaimed book “Death without Denial, Grief without Apology.” | | | | Joseph Couture
| | Joseph Couture is an expert on the geology and history of the Pacific Northwest. He studied geology at Portland State University and criminology at Southern Oregon University, and combined the degrees for his interest in forensic geology (geo-criminology). He is an accomplished lecturer on topics ranging from the Hawaiian Volcanoes to the Granite Plutons of Acadia National Park in Maine. | | | | Ed Jahn
| | Ed Jahn came to Oregon Public Broadcasting’s “Oregon Field Guide” in 2000 after working several years at Rocky Mountain PBS in Denver. He has won 11 regional Emmy Awards for his work on “Oregon Field Guide,” and “Spirit of Colorado.” Ed won the duPont-Columbia Award for Journalism in 2008, and was twice awarded a Society of Environmental Journalists Award for "In-Depth Reporting on the Environment." He has is an avid bike commuter, gardener and lover of the backcountry. | | | | Mich Nelson
| | Mich Nelson is Free Spirit-in-Chief of Free Spirit Wines, a wine education and custom wine excursion planning company based in Portland, Ore. Mich is a former tasting room manager and private wine educator in the Willamette Valley. She also teaches classes at the Wine and Spirit Archive, one of Portland’s premier wine schools, and is an instructor with Indulge Wine School. Mich holds the WSET Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits with Distinction and is a member of the Society of Wine Educators. | | | |
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Meals and Lodgings |
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Clarion Hotel- Portland International Airport |
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Portland, OR |
5 nights
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| Clarion Hotel- Portland International Airport |
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Hotel |
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Description: |
Hotel is perched along Lake Mayes near the Columbia River, offering bird-watching pleasures as well as ready access to downtown Portland, 10 miles away. Walking path nearby.
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Contact
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11518 NE Glenn Widing Drive
Portland, OR 97220 USA
phone: 503-252-2222
web: www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-portland-oregon-OR166
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Room amenities: |
Air conditioning, cable/satellite, TV, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, microwave, high speed Internet access, clock radio and iron/ironing board. |
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Facility amenities: |
Indoor heated pool, hot tub, exercise room, business center, on-site guest laundry, meeting rooms and complimentary airport shuttle. Hotel is handicap accessible. |
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Smoking allowed: |
Yes |
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Elevators available: |
Yes |
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Additional nights prior: |
Call hotel directly The hotel offers a special rate for participants, based upon availability. Make reservations by calling 503-252-2222 for early arrivals or stay-overs. Be sure to mention you are with the Road Scholar group. |
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Check in time: |
3:00 PM |
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Additional nights after: |
Call hotel directly The hotel offers a special rate for participants, based upon availability. Make reservations by calling 503-252-2222 for early arrivals or stay-overs. Be sure to mention you are with the Road Scholar group. |
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Check out time: |
12:00 PM |
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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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Day 2: |
Mt. Hood and Timberline Lodge/Public Art Lecture
(Monday, August 19)
Note: Timberline Lodge sits at an elevation of 6000 feet.
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| Breakfast: | Breakfast | | Morning: | Learn about the history of Oregon and its geological features on a field trip to Mt Hood with stops at the Wildwood Recreation area and Timberline Lodge, a National Historic Landmark. Wildwood Recreation Area is nestled in the forested foothills of the Cascade Mountains. It features a Cascade streamwatch and Wetland Boardwalk interpretive trails. | | Lunch: | Picnic at Wildwood Park | | Afternoon: | Visit the historic Timberline Lodge, a WPA project dedicated in 1937, which is filled with art work and furnishings created for the lodge in the 1930's under the Federal Art Project. It is the only twentieth-century public building of its size constructed and furnished entirely by hand with original craft work in wood (both carved and inlaid marquetry), wrought iron, weaving, appliqué, painting, mosaic, carved linoleum, and stained glass. | | Dinner: | Dinner at hotel. | | Evening: | Learn about the interesting Public Art in Portland through a lecture by a local expert. | |
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Day 3: |
Rose and Japanese Gardens/Downtown Walk
(Tuesday, August 20)
Note: Downtown walking tour is approximately one mile at a leisurely pace, with some periods of standing.
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| Breakfast: | Breakfast | | Morning: | Explore the beautiful Rose Gardens, with it's famous overlook of the city of Portland. Founded in 1917, Portland's International Rose Test Garden is the oldest official, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States. During World War I, hybridists sent roses from around the world to Portland's garden for testing and to keep the new hybrids safe from being destroyed by the bombing in Europe.
Continue on to a delightful docent-led excursion through the tranquil Japanese Gardens, proclaimed to be "the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden in the world outside of Japan." The garden includes a formal Japanese Tea House, meandering streams, intimate walkways, and an unsurpassed view of Mt. Hood. | | Lunch: | Enjoy a picnic lunch. | | Afternoon: | Head to downtown Portland for an expert guided walking tour of the history, art and architecture of this unique Northwest city. See and hear the stories behind many unusual details that even most locals miss. | | Dinner: | Dinner on your own to explore the local cuisine. There are many delicious restaurants to choose from. The hotel hosts a wine social if you'd like to return to the hotel before deciding which restaurant to try. | |
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Free Time Opportunities |
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| Portland, OR |
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden was originally developed as a test garden. The oldest rhododendron in the current garden was planted prior to 1917. There are more than 2,500 rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants in the garden. For additional information, visit www.portlandonline.com/parks
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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.org/thegardens.cfm
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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
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Oregon Historical Society
Experience the Oregon story, from its earliest inhabitants to the present day, with fascinating displays of rare Oregon treasures. Call 503-222-1741 or visit the website for more information. For additional information, visit www.ohs.org
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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
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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
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Portland International Airport
For information about airlines, parking, restaurants or shopping at the airport call 877-739-4636 or visit their website. For additional information, visit www.flypdx.com
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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
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Portland Spirit River Cruise
Portland Spirit River Cruises offer Willamette River cruises and Columbia River cruises from downtown Portland Oregon aboard the Portland Spirit, the Willamette Star, the Crystal Dolphin and the Outrageous Jetboat. Call 1-800-224-3901 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.portlandspirit.com
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Portland Walking Tours
Portland Walking Tours offers a wide range of walking tours- from the Best of Portland, to Underground Portland to an Epicurean Excursion.
Call 503-774-4522 or visit their website for additional information. For additional information, visit www.portlandwalkingtours.com
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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
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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
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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
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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
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