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Oregon/California

On the Road: The Oregon Coast, California Redwoods & Crater Lake

Program No. 16188RJ
Explore ancient redwood forests, see the clear waters of America’s deepest lake and learn about unique Northwest landscapes alongside experts.

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DATES & starting prices
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Jun 7 - Jun 17, 2024
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4,149
Jun 21 - Jul 1, 2024
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4,149
Jul 12 - Jul 22, 2024
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Jul 26 - Aug 5, 2024
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4,149
Aug 2 - Aug 12, 2024
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4,149
Aug 16 - Aug 26, 2024
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4,149
Sep 6 - Sep 16, 2024
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4,149
Sep 13 - Sep 23, 2024
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4,149
Sep 20 - Sep 30, 2024
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4,149
Oct 4 - Oct 14, 2024
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4,149
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Jun 7 - Jun 17, 2024
Starting at
5,259
Jun 21 - Jul 1, 2024
Starting at
5,259
Jul 12 - Jul 22, 2024
Starting at
5,259
Jul 26 - Aug 5, 2024
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5,259
Aug 2 - Aug 12, 2024
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5,259
Aug 16 - Aug 26, 2024
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5,259
Sep 6 - Sep 16, 2024
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5,259
Sep 13 - Sep 23, 2024
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5,259
Sep 20 - Sep 30, 2024
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5,259
Oct 4 - Oct 14, 2024
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5,259

At a Glance

From the jagged alpine terrain of the Cascade Mountains to mossy rainforests and wave-battered headlands, discover why the Northwest landscape is as awe-inspiring as it is unique. Learn alongside experts as you explore some of the world’s grandest natural wonders.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Must be able to walk up to two miles a day. Be prepared for walking on uneven ground, unpaved trails or sandy beaches. There are steep stairs at some locations that will require you to be sure-footed. Elevations of 4,000-7,100 feet.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Marvel at a massive volcanic caldera at Crater Lake.
  • Experience the thrills, excitement and breathtaking scenery of the Rogue River on an expert-led jet boat ride.
  • Touch trees rooted when Caesar ruled Rome in the world’s largest remaining stand of virgin redwoods.
Featured Expert
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Ray Hillman
Ray Hillman is a professional historian who also is a natural history interpreter. He has been leading groups at Redwood National & State Parks since 1992. As a graduate of UC Berkeley with degrees in American history and librarianship, he has served as curator and researcher for the Oakland Museum, Haggin Museum in Stockton, and Clarke Museum in Eureka, as well as a consultant for California State Parks. He has also taught regional history at Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Ray Hillman is a professional historian who also is a natural history interpreter. He has been leading groups at Redwood National & State Parks since 1992. As a graduate of UC Berkeley with degrees in American history and librarianship, he has served as curator and researcher for the Oakland Museum, Haggin Museum in Stockton, and Clarke Museum in Eureka, as well as a consultant for California State Parks. He has also taught regional history at Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods.
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History
by Ellen Morris Bishop
Crater Lake National Park: A History
by Rick Harmon
The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion & Daring
by Richard Preston
Coast Redwood: A Natural and Cultural History
by John Evarts and Marjorie Popper
Coast Redwood is the first contemporary illustrated book to focus exclusively on the natural and cultural history of the world's tallest tree.
Roadside History of Oregon
by Bill Gulick
It Happened in Oregon
by James A. Crutchfield





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