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3/21/2023 by Road Scholar

Which National Park Should Be Your Next Classroom?

3/15/2023 by Road Scholar

Ways to See Italy: Art, History, Hikes & More in our Campus of the Year

3/13/2023 by Road Scholar

7 Delicious Foods to Taste in Ireland

3/9/2023 by Road Scholar

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Women-Only Learning Adventures

3/6/2023 by Road Scholar

Campus of the Year Featured Region: Tuscany

2/14/2023 by Road Scholar

Let Us Play Matchmaker for Your Next Learning Adventure

2/13/2023 by Road Scholar

Road Scholar @ Home Opens Up a World of Learning

2/6/2023 by Road Scholar

Read These Books to Learn More About Black History

2/2/2023 by Heather Hamilton

Sustainability Series: Why Coral Reefs Are Important & What You Can Do To Save Them

1/31/2023 by Road Scholar

Campus of the Year Feature: Mediterranean Italy

1/24/2023 by Road Scholar

5 Reasons to Learn at the Chautauqua Institution with Road Scholar

1/20/2023 by Petra C.

Health & Healing in Sedona

1/13/2023 by Barbara Nucci

Easter in Sorrento: A Moving Tradition Dating Back Hundreds of Years

1/9/2023 by Patti Phelps

Whales, Submarines, Rafting & More! The Joys of Learning With Grandkids

1/4/2023 by Road Scholar

Meet Toni Lohman: Librarian, Lifelong Learner & Road Scholar Supporter

1/1/2023 by Road Scholar

Road Scholar Reveals Its Top 10 Learning Destinations for 2023

11/11/2022 by Lauren B.

What to Know Before You Go: Tips for Grandparent Adventures

10/25/2022 by Road Scholar

Learn the History of Chocolate Around the World

10/21/2022 by Road Scholar

From Red-Footed Boobies to Sea Lions: Learn About the Animals of the Galápagos Islands

9/1/2022 by Lauren B.

Off We Went: Memories from My Intergenerational Trip to South Dakota

8/8/2022 by Road Scholar

Things to Consider & Places to Visit on a Solo Trip to Florida

7/22/2022 by Road Scholar

After the Flood in Yellowstone National Park: Read the Latest on Park Conditions

7/6/2022 by Barbara Winard

On the Road Again: Trips for Travel Stamina

6/21/2022 by Road Scholar

Road Scholars Preserving Denali National Park One (Re-Usable) Bento Box at a Time

5/2/2022 by Road Scholar

Best Travel Tours for Senior Citizens

3/30/2022 by Erika Bouchard

Inside the Tournament of Roses Parade with Road Scholar

3/1/2022 by Road Scholar

On Ukraine and Prayers for Peace

2/11/2022 by Barbara Winard

On the Road with Mobility-Challenged Travelers

1/11/2022 by Road Scholar

Our 10 Favorite Learning Destinations for 2022

1/7/2022 by Road Scholar

6 Best Train Trips in the US and Canada

12/29/2021 by Road Scholar

Learn the American Revolutionary War History of Mackinac Island

12/20/2021 by Road Scholar

Discover the Underground Orvieto Etruscan Caves of Italy

5/12/2021 by Road Scholar

Road Scholar is on the Road Again Beginning July 2021

3/13/2021 by Alex Morris

U.S. National Parks Checklist

1/4/2021 by Road Scholar

Brighter Future Ahead: Top 10 Places to Visit (and Learn About) in 2022

11/5/2020 by Road Scholar

11 Ways to Really “Get Away” During Your Adventure Online

11/2/2020 by Road Scholar

How to Make Online Learning a Family Affair (And Connect From Afar!)

10/19/2020 by Road Scholar

Five Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Online Learning Adventure

10/6/2020 by Road Scholar

Armchair Explorer: Discover 7 Sacred Indigenous Landmarks in New Mexico

9/28/2020 by Eleanor (Ellie) Charwat

Oaxaca & Poughkeepsie: Sister Cities United by Road Scholar Participants

9/14/2020 by James Moses

The Pandemic Evolution of Road Scholar: Adaptations on Educational Travel

9/10/2020 by JoAnn Bell

Nine Places in North America to Walk on Cobblestones

9/2/2020 by Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer

Learn About Paris Online With Our Instructor, Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer

5/20/2020 by JoAnn Bell

Best Solo Female Travel Books for Wandering Women

5/4/2020 by JoAnn Bell

Meet Road Scholars’ Favorite Instructors

4/7/2020 by Road Scholar

Lending a Hand at the Lesedi School

3/6/2020 by Lori Oliver-Tierney

Hiking Tips for Women Who Hike (and Beginners, Too!)

2/26/2020 by JoAnn Bell

Road Scholar Women’s Hall of Fame

2/20/2020 by Peter Spiers

12 Best Retirement Hobbies

2/20/2020 by Road Scholar

Over 60 Gift Ideas for Women Over 60: A Gift Guide for Senior Women

2/6/2020 by Alex Morris

Yellowstone Tours for Seniors: Top Experiences You Just Can’t Miss!

2/6/2020 by JoAnn Bell

Advice for Solo Travelers From Solo Travelers

2/3/2020 by JoAnn Bell

6 Historic Presidential Retreats You Can Visit

1/10/2020 by JoAnn Bell

10 Historical Anniversaries in 2020: History Worth Traveling for

1/8/2020 by JoAnn Bell

JoAnn’s Boomer Travel Tips: The New Era of the Solo Female Traveler

1/6/2020 by Road Scholar

Here’s an Interesting Idea: Group Leaders Leading Their Own Group of Friends or Family

1/3/2020 by Brandon Kolar

Preparing (Physically) for your Road Scholar Program

12/13/2019 by Barbara Winard

Eight Reasons Why I Travel Without My Husband

11/26/2019 by Elena Ortiz-Junes

A Country in Transition: Mayan Culture and Local Color in Guatemala

11/8/2019 by JoAnn Bell

Top 10 Famous Bridges Around the World

9/20/2019 by Nancy Hardaway

5 Pieces of Advice for Caregivers From a Former Caregiver

9/16/2019 by JoAnn Bell

8 Educational Travel Destinations for Teachers on Winter Break

9/6/2019 by Peter Spiers

Looking Back at College in the 1970s … 10 Experiences We’ll Never Forget!

6/14/2019 by Mike Zoob

The 5 Best Experiences You Can Give a Grandfather on Father’s Day

6/7/2019 by Alex Morris

3 Best National Park Hikes for Seniors

5/9/2019 by JoAnn Bell

5 Bonding Experiences for Mothers and Adult Daughters

5/3/2019 by Alex Morris

5 Unforgettable Hikes in the U.S. for All Fitness Levels

3/12/2019 by JoAnn Bell

7 Places Outside of Ireland to Experience Celtic Culture

3/8/2019 by Peter Spiers

11 Reasons to Love England: Confessions of an Anglophile

8/21/2018 by Pauline Nelson

How to Pick Your Grandparent Name

8/2/2018 by Peter Spiers

Top Volunteer Opportunities For Seniors

7/24/2018 by JoAnn Bell

Yosemite Tours for Seniors

7/11/2018 by Jim Beeson

10 Hiking Tips for Older Adults

6/14/2018 by JoAnn Bell

Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

5/4/2018 by JoAnn Bell

A Woman with a Mission: Deb Novotny, the Fourth Female Gettysburg Guide

4/20/2018 by JoAnn Bell

A Woman with a Mission: The Unstoppable Barbara Glaser

3/19/2018 by Dianne Harris

Women with a Mission: T. Dianne Harris, Civil Rights Foot Soldier

11/22/2017 by Samantha Scott

The Top 5 Châteaux to Visit in France

10/30/2017 by Road Scholar

What the heck is Pinterest?

10/17/2017 by JoAnn Bell

America’s Most Beautiful Historic Train Rides

8/15/2017 by JoAnn Bell

Where the Wealthy Went: 7 Historical Summer Resorts

7/21/2017 by Road Scholar

What the Heck is Instagram? Inside the App

6/26/2017 by JoAnn Bell

10 Places in the World Where You Can’t Find a McDonald’s

5/25/2017 by JoAnn Bell

Go Inside the Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows With Judge Kevin Tooher

1/25/2017 by Peter Spiers

Yuck (or Yum?): Nine of the World’s Most Adventurous Foods

12/28/2016 by Road Scholar

What the Heck is a Hashtag? Social Media Tips for Baby Boomers & Beyond

9/23/2016 by Peter Spiers

Road Scholars Rank Their 50 Favorite Books

10/1/2015 by Mike Zoob

Road Scholar’s First Employee on His Love for Grandparent Adventures