Summer 2027

Looking forward to resuming your discovery of the world this summer with Road Scholar? A wide range of educational travel adventures for Summer 2027 are open for enrollment.

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Impressive red rock geological formations with two natural arches under a blue sky with white clouds in Utah's Grand Circle.

The Best of Utah's Grand Circle of Parks and Monuments

Utah/Arizona

National Parks

Explore some of the world's most impressive geological formations with experts as you discover Utah’s Grand Circle. Plus, float down the Colorado River and learn about Navajo culture.

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A group of hikers walks in a line across a ridge in the desert landscape of California's Death Valley National Park.

Four Jewels: Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite & Death Valley

California

On the Road

Witness awe-inspiring nature, grand artifacts of geography, ancient flora and unique fauna as you immerse yourself in four of California’s most stunning national parks.

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A historic red brick lighthouse stands on a grassy cliff overlooking the ocean in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

On the Road: Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

Massachusetts

On the Road

In some of New England’s most idyllic seaside towns, discuss whaling history, Victorian architecture, influential artists and unique ecology with naturalists and local experts.

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The iconic Portland Head Light and adjacent red-roofed buildings stand on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean waves on the Maine coast.

Coastal Maine: Portland to Bar Harbor

Maine

On the Road

Discover the colonial city of Portland, visit Acadia National Park and the renowned works of the Farnsworth Museum, and take a classic schooner sail along the shores of Maine.

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Kayaking the San Juan Archipelago

Washington

Water Sports

Discover the rich array of fauna along the forested coasts of the San Juan Islands. Join expert kayakers and naturalists to relish vistas and discoveries you can only find by kayak!

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A winding road curves through the arid hills of New Mexico near Santa Fe with snow-capped mountains in the distance under a cloudy sky.

New Mexico’s Conversos and Crypto-Jews in Santa Fe

New Mexico

Jewish Studies

Learn the history and experience the unique culture of conversos and Crypto-Jews — Spain’s Jewish citizens who were forced to leave their country for not converting to Christianity.

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Aerial night view of the illuminated New York City skyline featuring iconic skyscrapers like One Vanderbilt and the Chrysler Building.

Signature City New York

New York

Signature Cities

Get an insider’s perspective on New York as you explore Ellis Island, the Met Museum and Harlem, and learn about the city’s transition from a Dutch outpost to an American icon.

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A group of hikers listens to an expert guide at a scenic overlook featuring Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California.

Hiking Yosemite Up Close and Personal

California

Walking/Hiking

Hike at the pace you choose each day and see authentic Yosemite with experts. Discover giant sequoias and glacially carved valleys, and learn the story of this national treasure.

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Three wooden docks extend into a calm Wisconsin Northwoods lake, surrounded by a lush pine forest under a bright blue sky with white clouds.

Gems of the Northwoods: Hike & Canoe Michigan & Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Walking/Hiking

Hike and canoe through northern Wisconsin and Michigan as you go off the beaten path to learn about the natural wonders and wildlife of the Northwoods.

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Golden sunlight illuminates granite cliffs above a rocky river and pine forest in Yosemite National Park, California.

The Best of Yosemite National Park: An American Icon

California

National Parks

Discover the wonders of Yosemite National Park alongside naturalists as you learn about and explore Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, Mariposa Grove and many other iconic treasures.

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A woman paints a watercolor landscape on Jekyll Island, Georgia, surrounded by paint trays and brushes during an art workshop.

Watercolor on the Golden Isles

Georgia

Painting

Find inspiration in the beauty of Jekyll Island as you learn the art of watercolor, enjoying daily instruction, demonstrations and exercises to improve your confidence and technique.

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