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Montana

Active Yellowstone: Adventure in the Great Outdoors

Program No. 25252RJ

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Experience Yellowstone’s wilder side on an active outdoor adventure! Hike through dramatic landscapes, raft the Yellowstone River and watch for wildlife in one of the one of the largest intact temperate ecosystems in the world. Saddle up for a horseback ride through scenic terrain and explore the park’s famous thermal basins. Expert naturalists bring the region’s geology, ecology and history to life in one of the best outdoor classrooms in the country. After an active week in the great outdoors, relax in soothing hot springs and soak in the beauty of your Yellowstone experience.

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Hike through Yellowstone’s famous thermal basins, where geysers, hot springs and fumaroles create an otherworldly landscape.
Raft the Yellowstone River — the longest undammed river in the lower 48 states — for an exhilarating journey through breathtaking scenery.
Enjoy hiking off the beaten path while learning about the wildlife, geology and ecology of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

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Featured Expert

Zack Baker

Zack Baker attended high school in Livingston, Montana, 52 miles north of Yellowstone. His love for the park started while snowshoeing and observing wildlife. At Montana State University in Bozeman, he earned a B.S. in plant science, but it was Yellowstone’s mammals that grabbed his interest. He led private wildlife watching, hiking, and photography trips, and drove snowcoaches in the winter. He joined up with Road Scholar in 2017 and is now the Program Director for Road Scholar at the University of Montana Western.

Please Note:

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

Activity Level

Outdoor: Spirited

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Walking and hiking up to 5 miles per day at a moderate pace of 2 mph over maintained dirt trails, asphalt paths, uneven rocky terrain and boardwalks. Standing up to 2 hour per day. Program will require approximately 14 miles of walking and hiking over 5 days and ability to get in an out of raft. Whitewater raft Class II/III waters for 18 miles with no back support. Participants must meet height and weight requirements for optional trail riding activities. Elevation begins a 5,200 feet and goes up to 10,000 feet. Coach buses are used for transportation and require up to 170 miles (4.5 hours) of driving time at once with breaks. Program covers over 500 miles. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.

Micro Group (12 Max)

These adventures feature our smallest group size, with 12 participants or fewer.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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