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Highlights

• Follow the path of Lewis and Clark’s expedition through what are today the states of Washington and Oregon.
• Cruise through the towering canyons of the Columbia River Gorge, and explore the coastline by kayak or motorized landing craft.
• Hike or bike along breathtaking vistas, and take an exhilarating jet boat ride up the Snake River to Hell’s Canyon.
• Enjoy locally sourced, sustainable cuisine and nightly beer and wine tastings on board. Also visit a winery for a tasting and tour.
• Learn about the history of the Nez Perce and other Native American tribes of the area.

Highlights

• The Lewis and Clark Train Interpretive Center and the C.M. Russell Museum: Center has indoor and outdoor exhibits that Stephen Ambrose called “the best anywhere;” Russell painted 4,000 works of art depicting the American West
• Lemhi Pass on the Continental Divide and the headwaters of the Missouri River: Dinner cruise on the “River of No Return”
• Hell’s Canyon National Recreation Area: Commemorates great moments in the exploration of the West
• Fort Clatsop: Expedition’s winter camp on the Pacific Ocean

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• Learning photo techniques and enjoying a talk by our National Geographic expert.
• Lectures and demonstrations designed to enhance your ability to tell powerful stories through a variety of advanced photography techniques
• Discover the eclectic neighbourhoods of San Francisco in and around Union Square

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• Experience four Pacific Northwest rivers: the Columbia, Snake, Willamette, and Palouse
• A local wine expert joins you onboard for a week of tastings and presentations on the region's American Viticultural Areas
• Wine and tours at nine Washington and Oregon wineries and tasting rooms, plus a craft, infused olive oil tasting
• Enjoy a hosted lunch in Walla Walla and at Terra Blanca Estate Winery and Vineyard
• Discover stunning Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Highlights

• This is a leadership course designed for ages 16+
• Build core skills: Learn and practice wilderness, teamwork and leadership skills. Form a crew that supports and encourages one another, and in the thick of challenges, discover there is more in you than you know.
• Practice Outward Bound values: Learn to incorporate Outward Bound values into everyday life by pushing your own limits and seeking challenge as an opportunity for personal growth.
• Demonstrate mastery: As the course nears the end, take on more leadership and decision-making responsibilities. Work together to apply new skills and achieve team goals during this final phase of the expedition.
• What you’ll learn: Return home a stronger, more resilient individual. Discover increased self-confidence, improved leadership, and a desire to make a difference.

Highlights

• This is a leadership course designed for ages 14 & up
• Build core skills: Learn and practice wilderness, teamwork and leadership skills. Form a crew that supports and encourages one another, and in the thick of challenges, discover there is more in you than you know.
• Practice Outward Bound values: Learn to incorporate Outward Bound values into everyDay life by pushing your own limits and seeking challenge as an opportunity for personal growth.
• Demonstrate mastery: As the course nears the end, take on more leadership and decision-making responsibilities. Work together to apply new skills and achieve team goals during this final phase of the expedition.
• What you’ll learn: Return home a stronger, more resilient individual. Discover increased self-confidence, improved leadership, and a desire to make a difference.

Highlights

• Night snorkel with Giant Pacific Manta rays
• Marine life search in the Humpback National Marine Sanctuary
• Evening paʻina (feast) and Hawaiian jam session with Molokaʻi locals
• Snorkel among coral gardens and at a sea turtle habitat
• Visit Molokaʻi’s ancient Halawa Valley

Highlights

• Sail deep into the fjords and narrow, wildlife-rich channels
• Encounter abundant and varied wildlife; spend time observing them
• Enjoy privileged access to Haida Gwaii, the ancestral home of the Haida people, which contains Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Shoot with and learn from a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor
• Experience the surprisingly colorful undersea through video shot by our undersea specialist on every expedition