Rafting, Hiking & Horses: Zion National Park With Your Family

IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was a great program with lots to see and do. The leaders, Paula and Darrell were knowledgeable, friendly and knew how to keep us on track. Between Darrell’s videos and Paula’s crafts, the bus miles flew by. Every destination was interesting and enjoyable. I appreciated that every hotel had a pool for the kids to burn off energy and cool down! It was a wonderful bonding experience for me and my grandson.

The Zion family trip was terrific! Plenty to do every day, and sufficient choices of activities to keep all age levels interested. Heidi, the group leader, was excellent in involving all participants, and showed understanding of participants needs.

A great program for grandparents/parents looking for a way to experience the desert southwest culture and geology with their kids. The program gives you a chance to learn about the geology, history, and biodiversity of the area and then get out to experience and explore the region through walks, horse rides, and a float trip. The cultural experiences, such as Navajo food and dance, enhance the experiment. Road Scholar has a great relationship with many vendors in the area, which makes for a great experience.

A fun trip with my grandson. These grandparent trips are a wonderful way to bond. And the kids have fun interacting with other kids. The learning experiences were interesting for the most part. Especially liked the program with the birds. Group leaders were terrific. Also the wonderful bus driver who enhanced our experience.

We had an outstanding visit to Southwest Utah and Northern Arizona. Our program guides were the best! We created beautiful memories with our granddaughter.

Our trip to Zion and the Ponderosa Resort with our son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren was the highlight of the year. All the children who were there bonded like a little tribe and found plenty of activities to keep them occupied and happy. Spontaneous swim parties were a daily occurrence and after a day or two they were eating meals together while the adults had their own social time. Getting to learn about the area in and around Zion was fascinating. Our Geologist lecturer and guide, Janice was very knowledgeable and set up interesting demonstrations that were fun for the kids and adults as well. The coordinator, Marcia, and our drive, Kelly, took great care of us. As long time area residents they could be counted on to know the history and interesting stories of the area which added a lot to the experience. All the extra activities and programs made this a memorable trip.

The trip (program) was fine once we got going. The problem with Road Scholar is the lack of up front customer service. We had trouble understanding the explanation of the program and wanted clarification. We had trouble reaching anyone on the phone and had to wait for a call back. Once received, the rep only parroted the written material we already had. Also, the program name was misleading. Rafting turned out to be a “float” down River on a pontoon boat. Road Scholar needs to improve customer service by having people with knowledge of the program answer questions and be more specific in the description of the program.

This program is jam-packed with fun and interesting activities. Both the kids and adults actively participated in the programs with interest and excitement. I highly recommend this trip. The trip leaders are top notch.

This program was sensory overload--astounding scenery and close-up observation against a backdrop of the geologic history.

This program provides a great variety of experiences appropriate for all ages in natural settings which are exceptional and unlike most of our living environments.