Montana
Yellowstone: The Great Caldera
Program No. 13845RJ
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Yellowstone: The Great Caldera
Yellowstone: The Great Caldera
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It is an exceptional program. It fufilled one of my wishes to see the America's west. I intend to sign up for another Road Scholar program in the Fall
— Review left November 21, 2025
excellent program. We had great weather for being outside. Cathy Raven has a wealth of knowledge about the wildlife and geology of Yellowstone as well as the scientific discoveries made in the park. I learned an incredible amount in the 4 days we spent in the park Louis had everything well organized. We had some delicious meals and boxed lunches Bryant was a terrific bus driver and was great at spotting wildlife inside and outside of the park
— Review left September 17, 2025
This an exceptional experience! The guides/instructors are extremely knowledgeable and great communicators. The pace is leisurely with frequent stops at various features in the park. It is also physically challenging with hikes going up long steep inclines as well as going down multiple flights of stairs. The views are spectacular and well worth the effort! Alternatives to the more strenuous activites are provided.
— Review left September 14, 2025
Exceeded expectations! Thoroughly knowledgeable and interesting guides. Competent, safe driver - lovely accommodations.
— Review left June 29, 2025
If you've ever considered going to Yellowstone, this is the way to do it! You'll see and learn so much more than going on your own.
— Review left June 8, 2025
if you have not been to yellow stone park you owe it to yourself to go and experience a most beautiful place on God's earth
i loved it
— Review left May 26, 2025
What a wonderful experience!
— Review left May 26, 2025
Virginia was an excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable, informative, helpful, organized, and had a sense of humor. I was absolutely impressed with her omniscient view of Yellowstone with regard to the geography, history, people, botanical aspects, and animals, to say the least. Lewis also was very skilled in his organizational duties and certainly wanted to be sure the travelers could more easily manage during the six days of our tour. The bus driver, Bryan, was so helpful in terms of answering questions, navigating the route, and assisting with the luggage.
I was very disappointed in the Grey Wolf Inn in West Yellowstone as the bathrooms had mold in them. The motel in Gardiner was a real "dump", and it seemed like a motel from the 1940s. However, the SpringHill Suites in Bozeman, Montana was absolutely delightful
The bag lunches were the same every day except when we ate at the Mammoth Springs Hotel, so the lunches were somewhat boring and redundant. There were no choices for our dinners which was disconcerting.
— Review left September 20, 2024
Now I know why Yellowstone is such a popular destination - the animals! They’re everywhere. And this program is a safe way to observe and experience the amazing landscape.
— Review left September 15, 2024
Stupendous beauty and exceptional amount of interesting info were presented. Our leaders were just great.
— Review left June 4, 2024
I cannot express how impressed we were with Road Scholar. They are well organized, small groups foster better learning. Just can't say enough. We will be back.
— Review left June 2, 2024
This was the best tour and educational experience I ever had. The guides and instructors were amazingly knowledgeable about "everything Yellowstone"!
It was a perfect way to see an incredible part of our country and I would highly recommend it!
— Review left May 24, 2024
Although I'm not a big fan of traveling, I found this trip to be a totally enriching experience. The education was excellent and the comradery with the group greatly enhanced the experience.
— Review left May 22, 2024
Great program in a beautiful place! Life-changing learning with personable, passionate, and knowledgeable teachers.
— Review left May 21, 2024
Amazing program. I would recommend it to anyone interested in America's first National Park. There is so much to see. September was a beautiful time in the park.
— Review left September 18, 2023
If you enjoy seeing beautiful landscapes and wildlife from a safe vantage point, Road Scholar's Yellowstone National Park program is perfect for you.
— Review left August 21, 2023
This is an outstanding program that greatly increases ones knowledge of all the sciences involved both in Yellowstone's creation and its current status as the major volcanic site in the world as well as home to America's largest mammals.
— Review left June 12, 2023
First Road Scholar trip, and what a positive experience! Leslie and Glynis were fabulous.
Having locals guide us through the park was incredibly priceless.
Leslie’s insights and information was at a startling level, yet delivered in a manner pleasing to hear and easy to digest.
As a speaker myself, a mentor long ago told me, “your audience will remember the height of your enthusiasm long after they have forgotten the depth of your knowledge.”
Leslie leaves me impressed by both. A true love and passion for the park and the work she does.
I understand now how this is often described as one of the truly most amazing areas in the world.
Also, special thank you to Zach for arranging the visit to the Heritage and Research Center.
— Review left June 1, 2023
Yellowstone: The Great Caldera was a great program. Leaders were very knowledgeable. I highly recommend it. Marianne Balding, MI
— Review left October 5, 2022
What an absolutely amazing experience!! When the flood happened, I was so afraid the progam would be cancelled, but kudos to both Road Scholar and Yellowstone for making it happen! I learned so much; the instructors and group leader were exceptional. Their love of Yellowstone was apparent, and it was contagious. I know I have so much more to learn and experience. The farther I was away from Yellowstone, the more I felt it tugging me back. I shall return! An experience not to be missed!
— Review left October 1, 2022
Yellowstone: The Great Caldera tour is an exceptional blend of spectacular nature and landscape, abundant wildlife and fantastic learning opportunities. It also includes some daily physical activity but at various levels accommodating all participants.
— Review left May 31, 2022
Our RS Program Leader & Instructor were wonderful & were able to partially resolve a housing error caused by RS scheduling staff. Their local solution made it possible for me to participate however I may not have scheduled this trip if I had known that a triple room was not an option (even though it was described as such when I signed up).
— Review left May 19, 2022
Great way to visit Yellowstone Park. We saw more animals than I expected to. Leslie and Charlie were great guides and were a pleasure to be around.
— Review left May 19, 2022
I loved this program! Perhaps partly because it was my first trip after the pandemic! But it would have been wonderful anyway. The guides were beyond excellent and our small group (19) was quite cozy and compatible. Yellowstone exceeded my expectations. Loved it all, especially the geysers and the waterfalls. I found the trip was active enough for me if I took every opportunity to walk and hike. The food was adequate as were the accommodations. The scenery balanced those aspects out! The motel was conveniently located right at the entrance to the park, and our transportation by bus was comfortable. I highly recommend this program if you haven't been to Yellowstone yet. It is a great introduction to a fabulous park. I would have loved to have at least one day where we got up super early to see the wildlife. Some animals can only be sighted early in the morning. Other than that slight revision, I think the program is perfect.
— Review left October 19, 2021
This was a very interesting program and I learned much about our world . And I truely enjoyed seeing all the wildlife.
— Review left September 28, 2021
Wonderful trip. Great leaders. Very informative.
— Review left September 25, 2021
This is a great experience. I would have never understood Yellowstone's meaning and value without the leaders. They were such and enhancement to the trip
— Review left September 13, 2021
Yellowstone is a lot more than Old Faithful. Its a massive wonder and this program allowed me to experience the major features and learn about the eco-system of the region.
— Review left September 7, 2021
Yellowstone was amazing. This trip was just the right amount of time to see most of the major attractions at the park. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge and knew the park inside and out. I loved learning about how all the features were formed and how the animals interacted with it all. I cannot recommend this trip enough!
— Review left August 17, 2021
I enjoyed the Yellowstone River Motel. (Comfortable but not fussy). I loved the five mile drive along the river to Mammouth Hot Springs. There are always elk around the Barracks. The bus driver was most co-operative. He always gave me a helping hand off the bus. He stopped for the double rainbow we saw and all bears!
— Review left June 23, 2019
This program far exceeded my expectations, though I have visited the park in the past. I especially enjoyed reading many of the books from the recommended reading list provided prior to the program. Leslie and Charlie were among some of the very best instructors we have had in our 22 Road Scholar programs. We covered a lot of territory over six very active days and saw more wildlife than expected. We enjoyed great weather early in the season and a very congenial small group of new friends.
— Review left June 16, 2019
Good wildlife divesity and great wildlife viewing, warm/clean motel room and convenient location, knowledgeable guides. The meals need improvement. You will learn the volcanic magnitude of this hotspot.
— Review left June 10, 2019
Wonderful trip! Leslie and Charlie were excellent guides/instructors and provided great information on wildlife, geology, history, and several more topics. Yellowstone National Park is amazing, and this trip included visits to many of the iconic sights. We also saw elk, bison, bears, moose, trumpeter swans, pronghorn antelope and other animals. It's great to have Road Scholar handle the logistics and the itinerary and just be able to enjoy the experience.
— Review left June 9, 2019
The Caldera cam alive for us on this trip! Our guides and presenters gave us an appreciation of the Park, animals, geology, and biological rational for the wonders we experienced. Unbelievable beauty - an inspirational week of knowledge, lore and an expanded understanding of our world!
— Review left May 25, 2019
I am 67 years old and hike at least once a week and walk the other days. The Yellowstone caldera trip provided daily walking of at least 2 miles. I would have liked a little more. The educational value was excellent. Field trips allowed me to learn about the history and geology of the Park, as well as the hydrothermal features and wildlife. The food was good and you will not go hungry. The accommodations were clean and close to the area restaurants. Two nights we had dinner in the Park. I highly recommend this trip.
— Review left May 25, 2019