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Choose Your Pace: Hiking in Grand Teton and Yellowstone

PROGRAM # 4937 | Aug. 21-27, 2019

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Deposit Payment (due upon enrollment)

$100

Final payment due June 23, 2019

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$50

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Choose Your Pace: Hiking in Grand Teton and Yellowstone

An Exclusive Learning Adventure for the Trails Club of Rossmoor

PROGRAM # 4937 | AUGUST 21-27, 2019

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OverviewExplore the magnificent trails of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks during

an active, adventurous week. Split into small groups based on your desired level of

challenge each day and hike amongst geysers, hot springs and fumaroles as you

investigate the geologic forces that shaped the region. Ride the aerial tram at

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort 4,139 vertical feet to the top of Rendezvous Mountain

for an alpine experience you will never forget.

Day 1: Wednesday, Aug. 21 Check-in, Orientat ion, Welcome Dinner

Check-in begins at 3 p.m., followed by a Program Orientation and a Welcome Dinner.

Day 2: Thursday, Aug. 22 Teton Hike, Visitor Center, Alpine Ecology Lecture

This morning, drive to Grand Teton National Park for the first hike. Today's hike encompasses a series of habitats at the base of the Teton mountain range. Choose from three hiking options, all beginning from the same trailhead. On each hike, learn about the natural forces that shape this iconic mountain range and valley - as well as the human forces that struggle to preserve it. In the afternoon, enjoy a packed field lunch in a scenic location. Upon the hike's completion, head to Craig Thomas Discovery Center in Grand Teton National Park to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the park. Dinner this evening is at the Teton Science Schools. After dinner, hear a fascinating presentation on the alpine ecosystem in Jackson, Wyoming.

Day 3: Friday, Aug. 23 Aerial Tram, Alpine Hike, Bear & Wolves lecture

Begin the morning with a hike to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain to see a fantastic view of the valley of Jackson Hole. Glacial processes, historical meanderings of the mighty Snake River and human settlement patterns can be seen from the summit. At the top of Rendezvous Mountain, break into three groups to explore the alpine environment and the unique plants and animals in the surrounding area. After a packed lunch on the trail, continue hiking one of the trails at the summit of Rendezvous Mountain. Return to the valley floor via the Aerial Tram or Bridger Gondola. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time and discover the charming Teton Village. After dinner at Teton Science Schools, enjoy a lecture that focuses on wolves and bears native to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Hear about the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone, the delisting of both species and the behavior and biology of both species.

Day 4: Saturday, Aug. 24 Yellowstone Nat ional Park, Old Faithful, Waterfall Hike

Following an early morning departure, begin a three-day exploration of Yellowstone National Park ? America?s first national park. Head into the giant caldera and stop to see hot springs, geysers and fumaroles. Next, discover the Old Faithful Geyser Basin, home to Old Faithful as well as more than one-quarter of all of the geysers in the world! In the afternoon, choose from three hiking options and hike along one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the region. Experience a variety of thermal features on the way. After the hike, continue the drive to West Yellowstone and stop at sites of interest en route. Dinner tonight is on your own to sample the local fare.

Day 5: Sunday, Aug. 25Terrace Mountain Hike, Mammoth Terraces

Head to the northwest corner of Yellowstone Park this morning for a hike through the unusual landscape and hoodoo formations surrounding Terrace Mountain. Three hike options from the same trailhead will be offered. Enjoy a boxed lunch on the trail. This afternoon, explore Mammoth Terraces. There will be an opportunity the shops and Visitor Center at Mammoth, before heading north to Gardiner, Montana. Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant in Gardiner. Later, head out for a post-dinner drive for the chance to observe the wildlife. We may see bison, bears, elk and all kinds of birds.

Day 6: Monday, Aug. 26Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, Visitor Center

Begin the morning with a hike through the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, including the canyon rim. All hiking options include views of the canyon from Artist's Point. In the afternoon, enjoy a boxed lunch on the trail before stopping at the Canyon Visitor Center. At the Visitor Center, experience an in-depth look at the geology and geologic active in Yellowstone. On the return drive to Jackson, pass through the magnificent Hayden Valley to see the large mammals native to the region. Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant.

Day 7: Tuesday, Aug. 27 Nat ional Museum of Wildlife Art , Program Concludes

Head to the National Museum of Wildlife Art for a docent-led exploration of the museum. Resting upon a dramatic cliff overlooking the National Elk Refuge, the National Museum of Wildlife Art serves to enrich and inspire the relationship between humans and nature. The museum contains approximately 5,000 works of art, with exhibitions that focus on wildlife world-over. Constructed to fit seamlessly into the landscape, the building was inspired by the ruins of Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The program concludes after lunch at the Palate restaurant, located in the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

- 6 Nights of accommodations

- 17 Meals (6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners)

- 3 Expert-led lectures

- 12 Field trips

- Group travel and transfers throughout the program

- A Group Leader to accompany you throughout the program to handle all logistics

- Customary gratuities, taxes and destination fees

- The Road Scholar Assurance Plan, including 24-hour assistance for medical and other emergencies

This 7-Day Adventure to the National Parks Includes:

This Yellowstone and Grand Teton

experience is offered through Road Scholar,

formerly known as Elderhostel, a

not-for-profit organization founded in 1975.

Road Scholar inspires adults to learn,

discover and travel. Our learning adventures

open minds to new ideas and deepen

understanding of oneself and of the world?s

peoples, places, cultures, history and

environments. A true university of the world,

Road Scholar?s meaningful ? often

transformational ? educational adventures

engage people for whom learning is the

journey of a lifetime.

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Trip Itinerary

Highlights

- Experience the Old Faithful Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park and its many geysers and other thermal features.

- Discover the diversity of animals in this ecosystem that contains one of the highest concentrations of large mammals in the country.

- Evening programs will highlight wildlife biology, issues and controversies taking place in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools, 3 nightsDormitory-style residential lodges, designed from a green perspective.

Yellowstone West Gate Hotel, 1 nightJust steps away from the Park?s West entrance, the Yellowstone West Gate Hotel is the ideal venue to begin an adventure into the wild.

Comfort Inn Yellowstone North, 1 nightSituated on only 1.4 miles outside the Yellowstone National park North Gate, this hotel offers spectacular views of the Mammoth Hotsprings and local wildlife.

Snow King Resort , 1 nightSnow King Resort is located at the base of Snow King Mountain, about ten blocks from downtown Jackson. The hotel offers the convenience of being close to town, but provides a quiet and serene atmosphere.

About Our Lodging

Experience Yellowstone and Grand Teton

Choose from multiple hiking options, ranging from 3-7 miles, moderate to difficult, on varied terrain. Elevations range from 6,000 to 10,450 feet above sea level. Elevation gains and losses for each hike range from 400 feet to 1500 feet.