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You stop to snap a sunset photo of an Ancestral Puebloan’s native cliff dwelling in Arizona’s brilliantly colored red rocks. You take time to smell the flowers — literally — along a gentle mountain path in the Rockies. These educational adventures are our easiest outdoors, created for explorers like you who enjoy exercise in varied terrain but aren’t in a hurry.

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An osprey perches on a bare branch in Cape May, New Jersey, a premier location for spotting raptors during the fall birding season.

Birding Cape May

6 days
(4.96)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
2,149
New Jersey
Birding
With its many protected areas and variety of unique habitats, Cape May is a mecca for both birds and birders alike. Come see songbirds in spring and raptors in the fall.
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A hiker stands on a rocky trail in Acadia National Park, Maine, overlooking the scenic islands and coastline of Mount Desert Island.

Hiking in Acadia National Park

6 days
(4.91)
Varies by Date
Starting at
2,349
Maine
Walking/Hiking
Hike and learn about the oldest national park east of the Mississippi, explore century-old hiking trails, the East Coast’s only fjord and Mount Desert Island, and savor a lobster feast!
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Three people hiking along a desert trail in Death Valley National Park, surrounded by unique, wavy yellow rock formations under bright sunlight.

Hiking Death Valley National Park and the Valley of Fire

7 days
(4.93)
Varies by Date
Starting at
3,099
California/Nevada
Walking/Hiking
Death Valley isn't as scary as it sounds. Join experts to learn about unique rock formations, local ecology and ancient petroglyphs as you hike and explore these two stunning parks.
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A cowboy teaches a young girl how to rope a practice steer at the White Stallion Ranch in Arizona.

Rope & Ride at the White Stallion Ranch With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
1,799
Arizona
Ages 10 – 14
Grandparent
Get ready to rope and ride with your grandchild on a working dude ranch in Arizona! Learn to ride and groom horses, stargaze, sing cowboy songs and more on this Wild West adventure.
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Three riders on horseback traverse the golden grasslands of Rancho de la Osa in Arizona during a scenic sunset trail ride.

Rancho de la Osa: Ranch Life on the Southern Border

6 days
(4.86)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
2,099
Arizona
Nature & Environment
Live the rhythms of a historic Arizona ranch. Ride gentle desert trails, learn ranch crafts and unwind in a quiet borderlands setting reserved exclusively for Road Scholars.
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A bald eagle soars through the Mississippi River Valley in Minnesota with wings outstretched against a lush green forest background.

Birds & Blooms: Spring in the Mississippi River Valley

7 days
(4.86)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
2,549
Minnesota
Birding
The Mississippi River Valley in Minnesota is the largest of North America’s major flyways. Join naturalists to witness warbler migrations, beautiful spring wildflowers and bald eagles!
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A Western Meadowlark perches on a wooden post with its beak open in Arizona during a Birding Bonanza event.

Birding Bonanza

6 days
(4.98)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
2,249
Arizona
Birding
Explore three of the nation’s top birding destinations to spot Sandhill Cranes, Western Tanagers and myriad other species as you learn from experts and add to your birding list.
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A person snorkels over a vibrant coral reef in the clear waters of the Florida Keys.

Florida's Fragile Coastal Treasure: Snorkel the Coral Reefs

7 days
(4.91)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
2,999
Florida
Water Sports
Learn about coastal ecosystems as you snorkel, kayak and beachcomb your way across the Florida Keys, enjoying expert-led discussions on the region’s coral reefs and natural history.
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A birding expert uses a spotting scope to look for birds in a wooded area on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Birding Virginia’s Eastern Shore and Chincoteague Island

6 days
(4.79)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
1,549
Virginia
Birding
Enjoy special access to Wallops Island and other protected birding destinations, where you’ll learn from experts as you look for the region’s more than 400 species of birds.
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A rustic bar at the White Stallion Ranch in Arizona features bar stools topped with western saddles and cowboy-themed chandeliers.

Ultimate Old West: The White Stallion Ranch Experience

6 days
(4.92)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
1,899
Arizona
Outdoor Adventures
Discover your pioneer spirit on a working dude ranch as you enjoy scenic trail rides, ranching demonstrations, country western dance lessons and cowboy songs around an evening bonfire.
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A man and a woman smile while sitting in a green golf cart at the Shawnee’s Premier Golf Course in Pennsylvania.

Improve Your Game on Historic Shawnee’s Premier Golf Course

6 days
(4.79)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
2,449
Pennsylvania
Golf
Develop your golf game alongside PGA instructors, enjoying daily practice, informative lessons, practical tips and discovering the history of this premier course.
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Passengers sail on the 95-foot windjammer Angelique along the Maine coast.

Sail the Maine Coast With Your Grandchild

5 days
(4.83)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
1,549
Maine
Ages 12 – 15
Grandparent
Sail with your grandchild aboard a 95-foot windjammer, and drop anchor each day to explore islands, beaches and lighthouses with expert naturalists! Plus, sleep in bunks below deck!
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