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Rafting & Raptors: Northwoods Minnesota With Your Grandchild

Program No. 23100RJ
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Duration
6 days
Program Begins
Sandstone, MN
Program Concludes
Sandstone, MN
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
14 ( 5B, 4L, 5D )
Activity Level
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1,149 /Adult
749 /Child
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Hold on to your helmets! Deep in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods, you and your grandchild will experience some of the most exciting sports this side of the Mississippi River. White water rafting, archery, rock climbing and a ropes challenge course are just a taste of your outdoor fun as you venture through the lush greenery on your next learning adventure. Keep an eye out for all the wildlife that inhabit the woods and learn about their environment from expert naturalists. After the day’s lessons and thrills, relax by the crackling fire where you can tell stories of the adventures that you’ll always share with your grandchild.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Enjoy whitewater rafting on the Saint Louis River, the largest tributary to Lake Superior in the U.S.
  • Outdoor rock climb with climbing pros and experience the Northwoods from a different perspective.
  • Learn about birds of prey with expert instructors and get up close with snakes, frogs, salamanders and toads!
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Bryan Wood
Bryan Wood has been the executive director of the Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center since 2009. Bryan is also an adjunct professor at Hamline University in their natural sciences and environmental education master's program. Bryan has been working with Road Scholar since 2007.
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
Bryan Wood has been the executive director of the Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center since 2009. Bryan is also an adjunct professor at Hamline University in their natural sciences and environmental education master's program. Bryan has been working with Road Scholar since 2007.
Amy Heuskinvelt is the fellowship coordinator at Osprey Wilds, where she acts as lead educator for K-12 schools. Amy has over a decade of experience in environmental education with federal, state, and nonprofit organizations.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
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Hiking up to 3 miles per day over paved walkways and trails with tree roots, rocks and occasional inclines. Standing between 4 to 8 hours per day; no more than 1 hour at a time. Program will require approximately 8 miles of walking over 4 days. Extent and duration of walking during free time is according to personal choice. Program includes rock climbing on 2 days (33 foot indoor wall and 100 foot outdoor quarry), flatwater canoeing on 1 day, high ropes course on 1 day (up to 40 feet), whitewater rafting on 1 day, and multiple opportunities for swimming. Transportation requires getting in/out of passenger vans several times a day. Due to pacing and activities, this program is not suitable for wheelchairs, scooters, or canes. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
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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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.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • 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.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • 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.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

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

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it
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