Grand Canyon Star Party: Astronomy at the Edge of the Universe
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- I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
- I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums
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Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m. Walking less than 1/2 mile roundtrip to dinner.
Program Registration: 5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the meeting room to register with the program staff and get your welcom...
Walking approximately 1 mile throughout the day during group activities; periods of standing; mostly flat, paved sidewalks; elevation gain of about 100 feet. An additional elective walk of just over 1/2 mile will be available for those interested. Getting on/off vehic...
Driving approximately 45 miles one way to Meteor Crater; about 1.5 hours roundtrip. Walking approximately 1 mile along crater rim; about 1 hour; paved, slightly rolling trail.
We’ll then travel to Meteor Crater, which is lauded as the first proven and best prese...
Driving approximately 110 miles to Grand Canyon; about 2.5 hours, with stop along the way. Walking approximately 2 miles total throughout the day; several short walks at Grand Canyon viewpoints; walking and standing dependent on personal preference in the flat, paved ...
Walking approximately 2 miles during group activities; on our feet for about 4 hours, with opportunities to rest. Walking approximately 1 mile at Grand Canyon Village; about 2 hours; paved, slightly sloping trail; elevation of approximately 7,000 feet with roughly 100...
Hotel check-out by 8:00 a.m. Driving approximately 90 miles to Flagstaff; about 1.5 hours. Expected arrival in Flagstaff at starting hotel by approximately 10:00 a.m.
After loading our luggage, we’ll gather for a brief program wrap-up session, then set out from ...
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