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Road Scholar’s 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at a Year of Celebration

By Road Scholar

12/1/2025

Mike Zoob smiles at the camera while leaning against a building

Passing the Torch: Innovation & Growth Throughout Road Scholar's History

By Mike Zoob

11/18/2025

A black and white photo of Road Scholar Founders Marty Knowlton and David Bianco

Anne Maida: Employee #10 Looks Back

By Road Scholar

11/14/2025

Karen and her husband with an alpaca in Peru

A Family Legacy of Learning: Three Generations Embark on Road Scholar Adventures

By Road Scholar

10/20/2025

Fumie and Ahmed raise their glasses at a meal in France

50 Years of Love & Learning: Fumie and Ahmed’s Story

By Road Scholar

8/1/2025

A classic blue car drives along a sunny street in Cuba with a Cuban flag flying in the background.

Don’t Even Go There: Places We Couldn’t Explore in 1975 — But Can Now

By Road Scholar

7/24/2025

A panoramic view of Swiss meadows, lakes and mountains

From the Archives: The Swiss Family

By Road Scholar

6/27/2025

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Doris Kearns Goodwin: A Historic Keynote in a Milestone Year

By Road Scholar

6/12/2025

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From the Archives: Our First Classrooms

By Road Scholar

6/2/2025

Our Donors Give With Their Hearts

By Road Scholar

5/21/2025

Welcome to Road Scholar’s 50th Anniversary Stories!

For five decades, Road Scholar has been inspiring lifelong learning through unforgettable adventures and a vibrant community of curious minds. As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we’re thrilled to share stories from our journey — tales of discovery, connection, and the love of learning that have shaped who we are today.

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