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On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks

Program No. 13480RJ
Explore the warmth of the great American Sonoran and Mojave deserts, as well as the Saguaro, Joshua Tree and Death Valley National Parks, on the journey of a lifetime.
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  • On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks
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  • On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks
  • On the Road: Saguaro, Joshua Tree & Death Valley National Parks
National ParksOn the RoadNature & Environment
Length
10 days
Rating (4.85)
Activity Level
Starts at
3,499

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Program
At a Glance
Duration
10 days
Program Begins
Tucson, AZ
Program Concludes
Las Vegas, NV
Meals
25 ( 9B, 8L, 8D )
Activity Level
Deserts are this nation's unexplored wilderness, harboring rare and endangered plants and animals and sheltering hidden oases. And deserts are landscapes changed by humans — to be made to bloom, to be mined for wealth, to tame its wild rivers. With stories of fortunes won and lost, conflict and controversy, these landscapes have been formed and reformed by nature's time and human struggle. Explore these great American deserts — the Sonoran and Mojave — cut by the life-giving Colorado River, and experience their warmth and richness in a journey of a lifetime.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Enjoy in-depth, expert-led exploration of Saguaro, Joshua Tree and Death Valley National Parks.
  • Visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Yuma’s Territorial Prison and picturesque Zabriskie Point and Badwater Basin in Death Valley.
  • Ride the thrilling Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and enjoy a festive Palm Springs street fair.
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Renee Brown
Renee Brown received her B.A. in social science with an emphasis on history, political science, and sociology from Chapman University in 2008. Formerly a journalist and educator, she is now the associate curator and archivist at the Palm Springs Historical Society. She is a lifelong resident of Palm Springs and loves to tell the stories of the people who built the city.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles on varied terrain. Elevations up to 3,000 feet.
Suggested Reading List
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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.






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