Road Scholar

Highlights

• I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
• Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
• Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

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• I like to spend much of the day exploring
• Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
• Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

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• Drive the only road to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and picnic and play on a Colorado River beach, deep in the Canyon on the Hualapai Reservation
• Experience the unique desert environment of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon and learn about some of its human history and exploration
• Meet local cowboys and learn about Arizona cowboy life and lore, including roping and riding
• Enjoy a campfire and s'mores

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• Explore Colonial Philadelphia and learn how 13 British colonies became the United States of America at Independence National Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
• Visit the Franklin Institute to see an automaton — a mechanical robot from before the era of electronics — and get to know the most-famous Philadelphian at the Benjamin Franklin Museum
• Take a field trip to the new Museum of the American Revolution and pore over a rich collection of manuscripts, art and weapons from the period—including a number of George Washington’s personal belongings!

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• Visit Devil's Gulch on a hike along Vermont's Long Trail, the oldest long-distance walking trail in America
• Bike on traffic-free back roads to wine and ice cider tastings, fascinating museums and a local monastery to hear some Gregorian chanting
• Paddle a kayak in safety on flat water under the watchful eye of expert instructors who provide tips for kayakers of all levels

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• Experience a range of archeological ruins including remarkable Phoenician-Roman seaside settlements and the unique megalithic architecture of the Nuragic Civilization
• Marvel at the “Giants of Monte Parma” - stone sculptures carved from local sandstone by Sardinia’s ancient Nuragic inhabitants
• Explore the wild and rugged area of Barbagia – the land of barbarians

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• In the heart of the picturesque Berkshire foothills, learn hands-on techniques from a professional artist
• Savor the culinary delights of the Snow Farm kitchen as you enjoy meals prepared with organic and natural foods, topped off with delicious homemade breads and desserts
• Studio explorations at the beginning and end of the week offer an exciting look at the progress of student artists who are participating in other workshops

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• Bicycle on dedicated cycle paths along the scenic Adige and Mincio Rivers while immersing yourself in the culture of South Tyrol and Trentino
• Gain insights into the discovery of Ötzi, the 5,300-year-old-ice mummy found in a local glacier, during a visit to the South Tyrol Archaeology Museum
• Learn how apples are cultivated in Laces and wine produced in Mezzocorona