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X Begins in Gardiner, Montana X Glacier National Park, Montana X Begins in Albuquerque, X Santa Fe, New Mexico X Begins in Albuquerque,
New Mexico New Mexico
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From Colter’s Hell to Glacier National Park Together in Santa Fe
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explore different areas of the park daily and 7 NIGHTS | #11005ZDV Immerse yourself in one of
Yellowstone National Park’s volcanic and the most fascinating areas in
tectonic activity is the foundation of its unique return to relax on cool summer evenings on the United States as you join
ecosystem and the ecological connections that spectacular Lake McDonald. Experience the Road Scholars and local ex-
make it so alluring. Join a park naturalist for a grandeur of Glacier National Park — so named perts for a week exploring and The natural beauty and cul-
field study showcasing this UNESCO Heritage because its dramatic landscape was carved by learning in beautiful Northern tural history of the Southwest
Site where landforms, together with climate, glaciers eons ago. Encounter the wonder and Explore the best that New New Mexico. Experience the are extraordinary. Explore five
elevation and time, have resulted in a grand splendor within this “Crown of the Continent” Mexico has to offer: Albu- best of the Southwest with UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
diversity of flora and fauna. Interpretive walks during daily field trips to the Lake McDonald querque, the state’s largest in-depth presentations and four National Parks, three
and field trips reveal wildlife, geology, forest, Valley, Logan Pass and along the Going-to-the- city; the Old World charm field trips to an array of sig- National Monuments and two
wildflowers and thermal features, as well as the Sun Road. Field trips are enhanced by instruc- of Santa Fe; and the frontier nificant historical and cultural State Parks.
park’s human history and current issues. tors, naturalists and other experts detailing the spirit of Taos. From history
variety of life, mammoth lakes and serrated and culture to cuisine and the sites. Learn about Georgia Meals: 37 total (14B, 9L, 14D)
Highlights: peaks in one of nature’s greatest works of art. arts, compare and contrast O’Keeffe, explore world- Lodging: Comfortable hotels,
• Discover the geological reasons why Quake Note: Participants split into smaller groups of about these unique cities and see renowned Museum Hill and motels and lodges.
Lake was formed in less than a minute and 10 for daily field trips and hikes. how they evolved. observe a traditional Native Itinerary: Arrival Albuquer-
why Yellowstone Lake is tilting southward. Note: Itinerary may vary by date. American ceremonial dance.
Highlights: que, N.M., 1 night; Roswell, 1
• Investigate effects of the volcanic and chemi- Go online or call. Note: Max of 150 participants; night; Carlsbad, 2 nights; So-
cal phenomena which created the Grand Can- • Travel the historic Going-to-the-Sun Road — Meals: 17 total (7B, 6L, 4D) smaller groups for activities. corro, 1 night; Gallup, 1 night;
yon of the Yellowstone. a National Historic Landmark — for spectac- Meals: 17 total (7B, 5L, 5D) Cameron, Ariz., 2 nights;
ular views of rugged peaks, vast valleys and Lodging: Comfortable hotels
• Explore hot springs, geysers, mudpots, fuma- idyllic waterfalls. with pools, fitness centers. Lodging: Full-service hotel Mesa Verde National Park, 2
roles and their surrounding hydrothermal life Itinerary: Arrival Albuquer- near historic downtown Plaza. nights; Farmington, N.M., 1
zone within the geyser basins of Yellowstone. • Take a scenic float trip down the Middle Fork night; Taos, 2 nights; Albu-
of the Flathead River. que, 2 nights; Taos, 2 nights; 2020 Dates: Nov 8-15 querque, 1 night; departure.
Meals: 17 total (6B, 5L, 6D) Santa Fe, 2 nights; Albuquer-
• Touch the Continental Divide — where waters Per-person prices starting at: 2020 Dates: Apr 8-22, May
Lodging: Comfortable accommodations in run to both the Atlantic and Pacific. que, 1 night; departure. 6-20, Oct 14-28
Gardiner just outside Yellowstone and at two 2020 Dates: Mar 7-14, Apr $2,199 DBL | +$450 SGL
locations inside the park. Meals: 13 total (5B, 4L, 4D) 4-11, Apr 18-25, May 9-16, Date-Specific Information: Per-person prices starting at:
Itinerary: Arrival Gardiner, Mont., 1 night; two Lodging: Motel Lake McDonald: Rustic motel May 16-23, May 23-30, Jul Nov. 8, 2020: Includes Tesuque $3,299 DBL | +$860 SGL
locations in Yellowstone National Park (varies within national park. 11-18, Aug 8-15, Sep 5-12, Sep Pueblo dances, Chimayó and
with date) 3 nights; Gardiner, Mont., 2 nights; 2020 Dates: Jul 6-11, Jul 13-18, Jul 20-25, Jul 12-19, Sep 19-26, Sep 26-Oct Chaco Canyon National Historic
departure. 27-Aug 1, Aug 3-8, Aug 10-15, Aug 17-22, Aug 3, Oct 3-10, Oct 10-17, Oct 24- Park.
2020 Dates: May 18-24, Jun 22-28, Jul 20-26, 31-Sep 5, Sep 7-12 31, Nov 14-21 FREE OR REDUCED
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Aug 10-16, Aug 24-30, Sep 7-13 Per-person prices starting at: Per-person prices starting at:
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Per-person prices starting at: $1,799 DBL | +$550 SGL $1,449 DBL | +$330 SGL free air from many cities!
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