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California

Hiking the Redwoods in Northern California

Program No. 21404RJ

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Explore the spectacular Redwood Coast of Northern California on hikes with naturalists and other experts along beautiful trails amid diverse environments all while learning about the natural and human history of this breathtaking region. Gaze up at giant cathedral trees, hear tales of timbering and marvel at the science behind the beauty of the Coastal Redwoods — the tallest trees in the world — and their limited range along the Northern California coast.

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Hike the Avenue of the Giants to see much of the remaining ancient redwood forests.
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Learn from a naturalist about the history of the Redwood National and State Park system, protecting half of all remaining old-growth coastal Redwood forest.

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Elliott Dabill

Elliott Dabill settled in Humboldt County in 1990 to teach high school biology, and has been leading groups in the area ever since. His training in biology, education, and nursing has reinforced lifelong learning and a love of being out in nature. Elliott has soaked up some of the local history like the old logging industry and lessons learned from them. Elliott has two grown children in the area and lots of projects like planting natives, woodworking, reading, and walking an aging boxer.

Please Note:

This expert may not be available for every date of the program

Please Note:

These experts may not be available for every date of the program

Liisa Ivary

Liisa Ivary is an experienced hiker, athlete, professional actor, director, choreographer, voice artist, and teacher who has spent seven seasons in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival acting company. Liisa has been in the OSF education department since 2006, and has hiked all over California, Arizona, Colorado and Utah during acting seasons. She has also been a professional fitness instructor for 20 years. Liisa holds an MFA in acting from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and a B.A. in English literature from Santa Clara University.

Carolyn Singh

Carolyn Singh now resides in Southern Oregon’s magnificent Rogue Valley after retiring from more than four decades as an academic librarian and instructor in three U.S. time zones and Fiji. She is thrilled to share the many wonders of this extraordinary region with Road Scholars. In the offseason, she is an avid hiker, gardener, food ways and literacy volunteer, and RYS certified yoga instructor.

Elliott Dabill

Ken Burton

Ken Burton grew up in Mill Valley, California, and received a B.A. in biology and environmental studies from the University of California and an M.A. in biology from Indiana University. He got hooked on birds and birding during a year spent in Kenya as an undergraduate. He has worked for federal agencies, nonprofits, consulting firms, universities, and tribal government. He has written several books on birds, birding, and hiking and is only 10 families short of his goal of seeing all 254 bird families.

Activity Level

Outdoor: Spirited

Hike 3-5 miles a day on uneven terrain, maintained trails. Elevation gains of 300-440 feet.

Small Group (13 to 24)

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.

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Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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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.

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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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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 is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
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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