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9/21/2023 by Road Scholar

Discover the Vessels Behind our Floating Campus Voyages

Midwest Ireland Hiking

9/19/2023 by Road Scholar

Road Scholar Lizzie’s Wee Ramble: Hiking Through Ireland

Grandparent and grandchild on the beach in front of a boardwalk, ready to go boogie boarding.

9/7/2023 by Road Scholar

Sharing a Love for Learning Across Generations

A classroom setting, where adults are listening to a lecturer

9/7/2023 by Road Scholar

Back to the Future: It’s never too late to go back to school

fined Alt Two Road Scholar participants search for birds with binoculars

8/25/2023 by Patti Phelps

Birding Lake Erie Islands: A View Worth Exploring

Sun through the trees

8/22/2023 by Road Scholar

Road Scholar’s Commitment to a More Sustainable Planet

8/18/2023 by Barbara Winard

The (Culture) Shock of the New

8/8/2023 by Road Scholar

5 Culinary Delights from South Korea

8/3/2023 by Road Scholar

The Best Little Italys in the U.S.

8/1/2023 by Road Scholar

Learn About the World’s Greatest Artists

7/19/2023 by Road Scholar

Campus of the Year Featured Region: Sicily

7/18/2023 by Barbara Winard

Where Do You Go From Here? Inspiring New Directions After Travel

7/18/2023 by Road Scholar

To Antarctica and Beyond: Two Friends, Many Epic Adventures

7/12/2023 by Mara Mori

Life for Women in Italy: From World War I to Today

7/10/2023 by Road Scholar

Say “Ciao” to 6 Surprising Things You May Not Know About Corsica

7/6/2023 by Road Scholar

September in Italy: How a Colorado Widow Found Healing with Road Scholar

6/27/2023 by Road Scholar

4 Best Europe Hiking & Walking Adventures in Fall

American History

6/20/2023 by Road Scholar

5 Amazing Places to Learn About American History

Islands of Greece

6/20/2023 by Road Scholar

4 Best Islands To Visit In Greece

6/15/2023 by Road Scholar

The Maddox Family’s Journey to Costa Rica

6/15/2023 by Road Scholar

Caregiver Grant Offers Rejuvenation for Rosalba P. & Her Mother

6/13/2023 by Road Scholar

Campus of the Year Featured Region: Rome

Pacific Coast Highway

6/13/2023 by Road Scholar

4 Best American Road Trips For Seniors

6/6/2023 by Road Scholar

Top 5 National Parks to Visit in spring

Floating Campus

6/1/2023 by Road Scholar

Welcome to Road Scholar’s Floating Campus Voyages!

5/24/2023 by Road Scholar

Three Popular Sports for People Over 50

5/17/2023 by Road Scholar

Learn Ancient History By Visiting Oldest Ruins in The World

5/9/2023 by Road Scholar

Most Beautiful Places in Portugal During Winter

5/4/2023 by Road Scholar

Campus of the Year Featured Region: Venice

Denali national park

4/24/2023 by Road Scholar

Road Scholar Celebrates Earth Day Every Day

4/24/2023 by Road Scholar

Must See Destinations On Iceland Solo Travel

Lassen Volcanic National Park

4/21/2023 by Road Scholar

7 Underrated National Parks

4/18/2023 by Road Scholar

Bucket List Of Best Places To Travel In August

4/11/2023 by Barbara Winard

When You Just Click: Finding a Life-Long Travel Mate

4/11/2023 by Road Scholar

5 Places To Experience Best Snorkeling In The World

Winter in Italy

4/4/2023 by Road Scholar

Campus of the Year Feature: Winter In Southern Italy

4/4/2023 by Road Scholar

Tips to Help With Traveling Anxiety

3/29/2023 by Road Scholar

Tracing the History of World War II on an Around-the-World Adventure

Physically Prepping for your RS program

3/23/2023 by Brandon Kolar

Preparing (Physically) for your Road Scholar Program

Zion National Park

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

2/22/2023 by Road Scholar

Don't Miss the Beauty of Canada in Fall

2/22/2023 by Road Scholar

Why is Fall The Best Time To Explore Rewilding Scotland?

Florence Solo Traveler

2/16/2023 by Road Scholar

Best Food In Florence For Solo Travelers

2/14/2023 by Road Scholar

Let Us Play Matchmaker for Your Next Learning Adventure

Road Scholar @ Home

2/13/2023 by Road Scholar

Road Scholar At Home Opens Up a World of Learning

Fall Foliage in New England

2/12/2023 by Road Scholar

Best Scenic Fall Foliage Tours New England

Black History Month Books

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

South Carolina kayaking the Lowcountry

1/24/2023 by Road Scholar

17 Most Beautiful Places In South Carolina To Visit In 2023

chautauqua thumbnail

1/24/2023 by Road Scholar

5 Reasons to Learn at the Chautauqua Institution with Road Scholar

Cruising Edinburgh, London, Dublin

1/20/2023 by Road Scholar

Solo Travel Destinations 2023

petra along a riverbank

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

Adventures by Private Plane

1/11/2023 by Road Scholar

Luxury Private Jet Tour Around The World

Patti with Grandson

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

12/20/2022 by Road Scholar

15 Best Walks Around The World

12/11/2022 by Road Scholar

16 Best Foods in the World

12/9/2022 by Road Scholar

11 Best Rated River Cruises In The World

12/8/2022 by Road Scholar

Visit the 10 Most Beautiful Gardens Of The World

The Best of Barcelona and Madrid: Colorful Cultura with Your Grandchild

12/5/2022 by Road Scholar

How To Plan Things For Your Barcelona Solo Travel

Netherlands: Amsterdam to Ghent

11/23/2022 by Road Scholar

Ring In Spring! Our Top 12 Spring Travel Destinations for Older Adults

Banff National Park

11/19/2022 by Road Scholar

7 Most Visited National Parks In Canada

11/17/2022 by Road Scholar

Tips for Traveling to Colorado National Parks

Road Scholar writer Lauren B.

11/11/2022 by Lauren B.

What to Know Before You Go: Tips for Grandparent Adventures

11/1/2022 by Road Scholar

Top 14 State Parks to Visit in Spring

10/26/2022 by Road Scholar

Best Places to Travel in January 2024

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

Costa Rica Wellness

10/13/2022 by Road Scholar

Best Places to Travel Each Month

10/10/2022 by Road Scholar

5 Best European Cities for Food and Wine Lovers

Amsterdam to Basel along the Rhine

10/6/2022 by Road Scholar

The Most Famous Rivers in Europe to Visit

Christmas in Rome

10/6/2022 by Road Scholar

Best Solo Holiday Travel Destinations

10/4/2022 by Road Scholar

How to Choose Where to Retire: Retirement Location Checklist

The Marvelous Mediterranean: Discover Greece & Turkey by Yacht

10/2/2022 by Road Scholar

The Most Famous Greek Temples to Explore

9/29/2022 by Road Scholar

The Best Second Cities of Europe

Panama Canal Adventure: Exploring Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala & Costa Rica

9/22/2022 by Road Scholar

Road Scholar’s Top 5 Winter Getaway Destinations

9/13/2022 by Road Scholar

Best Places to Travel to During Winter Break

Wildlife in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Park

9/5/2022 by Road Scholar

Top 10 National Parks to Visit in Winter

Road Scholar writer Lauren B. and her grandfather

9/1/2022 by Lauren B.

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

Winter in Italy: Puglia’s Hidden Gems

8/31/2022 by Road Scholar

Best Places to Visit in Southern Europe During Winter

Our Changing Planet: Ocean & Marine Life Conservation in Florida

8/8/2022 by Road Scholar

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

8/3/2022 by Road Scholar

Celebrating 50 Road Scholar Adventures with Bob Baldwin!

Yellowstone National Park

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

Denali National Park

6/21/2022 by Road Scholar

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

5/31/2022 by Road Scholar

Five Inspiring Places to Explore in England’s Lake District

Best Tours for Senior Citizens

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

Glacier National Park

3/25/2022 by Road Scholar

7 Fun Things To Do in Glacier National Park

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

Mackinac Island

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

11/24/2021 by Road Scholar

Road Scholar Caregiver Grants Bring Respite & Rejuvenation

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

10/12/2021 by Road Scholar

Top 10 Most Underrated National Parks

5/12/2021 by Road Scholar

Road Scholar is on the Road Again Beginning July 2021

U.S. National Parks Checklist: A Complete List of All National Parks in the United States

3/13/2021 by Alex Morris

U.S. National Parks Checklist

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

1/4/2021 by Road Scholar

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

Online Learning

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!)

Online Learning

10/19/2020 by Road Scholar

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

10/13/2020 by Road Scholar

Learning & Change: How a Road Scholar Program Changed a Widow’s Life

Santa Fe Landmarks

10/6/2020 by Road Scholar

Armchair Explorer: Discover 7 Sacred Indigenous Landmarks in New Mexico

Oaxaca & Poughkeepsie: Sister Cities United by Road Scholar Participants

9/28/2020 by Eleanor (Ellie) Charwat

Oaxaca & Poughkeepsie: Sister Cities United by Road Scholar Participants

Road Scholar Evolution

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

8/26/2020 by Jim Clark

7 Nature Photography Tips for Beginners With Professional Photographer Jim Clark

Grandmother and Grandson

8/12/2020 by Brad Ryan

It’s All Relative: How Grandson Explores National Parks With Grandma Joy

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

4/29/2020 by Bobbie Herron

Travel Journal Ideas for the Quarantined Wanderlust

4/13/2020 by Road Scholar

Be My Eyes: How a Caregiver Shared Lake Superior With Her Daughter

community impact

4/8/2020 by James Moses

The Difference Road Scholars Make on Communities Worldwide

4/7/2020 by Road Scholar

Lending a Hand at the Lesedi School

4/3/2020 by Road Scholar

Caregiver Fulfills Dream to Attend Opera in NYC

Hiking & Walking

3/6/2020 by Lori Oliver-Tierney

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

Women's Hall of Fame

2/26/2020 by JoAnn Bell

Road Scholar Women’s Hall of Fame

2/25/2020 by JoAnn Bell

Top 10 Things to Do in Atlantic Canada: The Maritimes & Beyond

12 Best Retirement Hobbies

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

Yellowstone National Park

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

Presidents' Retreats

2/3/2020 by JoAnn Bell

6 Historic Presidential Retreats You Can Visit

Historical Anniversaries

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

Traveler Activities

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

Female Solo Traveler

11/15/2019 by JoAnn Bell

Five Tips for the Solo Female Traveler

11/8/2019 by JoAnn Bell

Top 10 Famous Bridges Around the World

11/4/2019 by Elaine Chu

How Road Scholars Impact the People of Cuba — One Person at a Time

Women's History

11/1/2019 by JoAnn Bell

11 Places to Learn About Women's History

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!

Civil Rights Conference

8/23/2019 by Christie Hardwick

Perspective. An African American Woman Preparing to Take the Civil Rights Historic Journey

8/16/2019 by Barbara Winard

The Recipe for Friendship: Making Friends as a Solo Traveler

8/9/2019 by JoAnn Bell

10 Car-Free Destinations to Explore on Foot

7/19/2019 by Barbara Winard

6 Reasons to Travel Solo When You’re Older

7/3/2019 by JoAnn Bell

A Journey to Normandy: How One Man Follows His Father’s Footsteps on D-Day

Grandparent Adventures

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

Women on a Mission

6/3/2019 by JoAnn Bell

A Woman with a Mission: Donna A. Kimura, Mother of Title IX

How a Road Scholar Champion Goes the Extra Mile to Help Those in Need

5/30/2019 by Ann Simanis

How a Road Scholar Champion Goes the Extra Mile to Help Those in Need

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

community impact

3/18/2019 by James Moses

Now, more than ever... the world needs you and Road Scholar

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

2/28/2019 by JoAnn Bell

What To Pack for Antarctica? And Other Polar Prep Tips

chincoteague island

1/14/2019 by JoAnn Bell

Road Scholar Keeps the Light Burning Bright on Chincoteague Island

10/30/2018 by JoAnn Bell

13 Hauntingly Beautiful Cemeteries Alive With History

grandparents with grandchild

8/21/2018 by Pauline Nelson

How to Pick Your Grandparent Name

Top Volunteer Opportunities For Seniors

8/2/2018 by Peter Spiers

Top Volunteer Opportunities For Seniors

Yosemite National Park

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

Great Camp Sagamore

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

France Chateaux

11/22/2017 by Samantha Scott

The Top 5 Châteaux to Visit in France

11/6/2017 by Ann Simanis

Five Thoughtful Ways to Help a Caregiver This Holiday Season

10/30/2017 by Road Scholar

What the heck is Pinterest?

10/17/2017 by JoAnn Bell

America’s Most Beautiful Historic Train Rides

9/21/2017 by JoAnn Bell

Welcome to the Cotswolds: A ‘Picture-Perfect Postcard of Britain’

Historical Summer Resorts

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

Destinations & Food

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