The Corps of Discovery: Montana to Oregon by Land & River
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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 from 3:00 p.m.
Program Check-in: After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff, get any updated information, and confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive ...
We will be getting on/off our motorcoach numerous times each day. Some of the stops are quick hops off for photo opportunities, and sometimes to better see and explain what has been discussed in onboard commentary. There will be hikes up to one mile almost daily durin...
Total driving time is approximately 5 hours; getting on/off the motorcoach. Elevation up to 6,700 feet.
This morning we'll board the motorcoach and head to the C.M. Russell Museum. This is where the Old West lives on-in one of America’s finest museums of America...
Total driving time is approximately 5 hours; getting on/off the motorcoach.
After checking out of the hotel we will board our motorcoach for a visit to Travelers’ Rest State Park, where the expedition camped September 9-11, 1805 and June 30-July 3, 1806. On the ...
Total driving today is approximately 3 hours; getting on/off the motorcoach.
After checking out of the hotel we will board our motorcoach and be joined by a local expert as we discover the Spokane Valley. We will visit several local landmarks as we learn about t...
Getting into and out of a jet boat.
This morning we will depart for a jet boat ride along the Snake River. Hells Canyon is North America's deepest river gorge at 7,993 feet. Protected as a National Recreation Area since 1975, it preserves a world of fascinating ...
Walking at Sacajawea State Park and the REACH Museum.
With our study leader, we will depart via the Hop On/Hop Off bus and head to Sacajawea Historical State Park and Interpretive Center. It offers fascinating exhibits on the Lewis & Clark expedition. At thi...
Walking at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Museum and Maryhill Museum.
Known as the end of the Oregon Trail, The Dalles has long been a destination point for pioneers and adventurers alike. With our study leader, we will depart via the Hop On/Hop Off bus and head t...
Walking through Bonneville Dam powerhouse, exploring on your own at Multnomah Falls.
As we sail toward Stevenson, we'll continue our study of the Corps of Discovery with a lecture from our study leader.
After lunch, we'll make port in Stevenson and set off...
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 Corps of Discovery's trip through this area from our study leader.
Continuing our relaxing day of river cruising ...
Walking on paved paths, boardwalks, and seashore at Cape Disappointment and 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 will depart via the Hop On/...
Disembarkation at 7:30 a.m. Arrivals at the airport at approximately 8:30 a.m.
Disembark the ship in Vancouver, Washington. Transfers to the Portland International Airport are provided. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventur...
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