Columbia River Explorer: An Easy-Paced Riverboat Adventure
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- You know what moves me? Exercising my mind
- Let’s keep walking to a minimum and avoid stairs when we can
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Hotel check-in begins at 4:00 pm.
Program Check-in: After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule that reflects any last-minute changes, ...
Walking at the Chinese Garden and International Rose Test Garden, exploring on your own at Pittock Mansion.
After breakfast we'll depart via motorcoach for the Lan Su Chinese Garden, where we'll enjoy a guided visit. The Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland’...
Walking on docent-led tours through the Portland Art Museum and the Oregon Historical Society Museum.
After breakfast, we'll board our motorcoach for a visit to the Portland Art Museum for a docent-led visit. The Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum in t...
Walking on paved paths and flat trails at Fort Clatsop, self-exploration at the Columbia River Maritime Museum, and an opportunity to climb the Astoria Column (164 stairs) if you wish.
This morning we'll board our motorcoach and head to Fort Clatsop, where the L...
Walking on docent-led tours through the Maryhill Museum of Art, exploring on your own at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.
Known as the end of the Oregon Trail, The Dalles has long been a destination point for pioneers and adventurers alike. This morning we w...
Walking on docent-led tour through Bonneville Dam powerhouse, exploring on your own at Chanticleer Point State Scenic Viewpoint and Multnomah Falls.
We will make port in Stevenson, on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge. After breakfast, we'll board our Ro...
Road Scholar lecture aboard the ship.
Today we will remain on the ship cruising through the area. We will see picturesque canyon walls, mountains and fertile fields as we learn about the area through informal lectures from our study leader and onboard expedition...
Educational walk through Sacajawea State Park with our study leader, walking on docent-led tour through Franklin County Historical Society Museum, self-exploration at the REACH Museum.
With our study leader, we will depart via motorcoach and head to Sacajawea Hi...
Getting into and out of a jet boat.
This morning we will be treated to a lecture from our study leader in a private meeting area aboard the ship.
This afternoon, we will ride on a jet boat through Hells Canyon with commentary by onboard expedition staff. H...
Total driving time today is approximately 2.5 hours (110 miles); getting on/off the motorcoach.
This morning we'll disembark the American Empress at the Port of Clarkston, where we'll board our motorcoach for transfer to Spokane, WA where we'll be staying tonigh...
Transfer to the airport is included in program cost.
This concludes our program. Hotel provides complimentary airport transfer - check with the front desk to schedule your airport shuttle. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independen...
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