Wildlife, Walking & Hiking in the Green Mountain State
- Soak in panoramic views on daily hikes and nature walks, and dive deep into topics like the effects of human activity on the wildlife species of Vermont.
- Get to know wildlife with a live animal presentation by the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum.
- Travel along the Crosstown Trail in Dover to visit one or two beaver ponds, and learn about these true environmental engineers.
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.

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.

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.

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