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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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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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An African red-eyed bulbul with a distinctive orange eye ring perches on a leafy branch during a Southern Africa birding safari.

Southern Africa Birding Safari: From Zimbabwe to Zambia & Beyond

15 days
(5)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
9,299
South Africa / Zambia/Namibia / Botswana / Zimbabwe
Birding
Add the birds of Southern Africa to your birding life list as you explore the diverse habitats of four countries with experts, spotting unique wildlife and learning about local culture.
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Biking Exploration on St. Simons and Jekyll Islands

6 days
(4.79)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
1,899
Georgia
Bicycling
Bike St. Simons and Jekyll Islands with experts, exploring a historic lighthouse, learning about coastal ecosystems while learning about the region’s cultural and culinary traditions.
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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 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 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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An American Coot swims in the golden water of a South Carolina Lowcountry marsh.

Birding the Lowcountry

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
1,949
South Carolina
Birding
With its salt marshes, abundant forests, coastal estuaries and diverse wildlife refuges, South Carolina’s Lowcountry is a haven for both birds and birders alike.
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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 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 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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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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Scenic view of rolling hills and a pier along the coastline of Channel Islands National Park in California.

Explore the Channel Islands With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: No Sweat
Starting at
3,199
California
Ages 9 – 12
Grandparent
Explore Channel Islands National Park, learn watersport techniques, experience marine life up close with an expert and snorkel in the kelp forest.
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