Road Scholar

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• Explore the Marievale Bird Sanctuary, a nature reserve designated an Important Bird Area in South Africa, and learn about the unique bird habitats while searching for more than 250 different species
• Experience a game-viewing boat safari where, among Sacred Ibis, Goliath Heron, and other exotic birds, you may also see elephants, buffalos and other local wildlife
• Discover the classic, colonial town of Livingstone, Zambia with local experts through its colorful craft markets and fascinating artifacts that belonged to Dr. David Livingstone

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• Learn strategies for best capturing foliage, flowers and scenery, and improve your existing skills in sketching and color theory
• Get tips from a professional artist on improving composition and finding new, creative approaches to landscape painting
• Enjoy evening entertainment or take advantage of free studio time

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• Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
• I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
• Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

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• Choose from two or more options of activity levels to find your perfect pace

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• In Flagstaff, a center for astronomical study since the late 1800s, meet astronomers and discuss planetary geology, the origin of the universe, NASA projects and other current topics
• Visit Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered, and Meteor Crater, the world's best-preserved meteorite impact site, that was used as a training ground for the Apollo astronauts
• At the Grand Canyon, learn about the geology of this world wonder and national treasure while enjoying walks to its most spectacular viewpoints

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• With a local historian, a professional jazz singer and a renown bass player, explore the progression of Jazz from swing to bebop in the 1940s, including fades, case studies, vocal styles, Miles Davis and many other greats
• Enjoy a jazz concert presented by the talented professional musicians who will also serve as your instructors for the week
• Take in the beautiful surroundings of the Monadnock Region with a boat ride on Swanzey Lake, and drive through the six covered bridges of Cheshire County

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• General Notes Please note that there may be additional fees for supplies required
• Please call for additional information
• Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available

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• Discover Rocky Mountain National Park’s pristine and less-traveled southern portion known as Wild Basin
• Hike the headwaters of the Big Thompson River to Cub Lake and the amazing alpine glacial valleys Glacier Gorge and Loch Val
• Explore areas where elk, coyotes, deer, snowshoe hares and many other mammals inhabit year round