The Great Smoky Mountains Through the Photographer's Lens
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- Armed with sunrise photography techniques from your instructor, capture daybreak from 5,000 feet at Appalachian Highland Science Learning Center, followed by picnic breakfast delivered to the mountaintop
- Learn about Cataloochee Valley’s Elk Preservation Project, then take a field trip into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to photograph these majestic animals
- Walk along the Ocanaluftee River and photograph scenic mountain streams
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- 5 nights of accommodations
- 9 expert-led lectures
- 9 expert-led field trips
- 1 hands-on experience
- 1 performance
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
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Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Lambuth Inn
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Lambuth Inn
5 nights Lake Junaluska
The Lambuth Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. It recently underwent a $3.2M renovation that upgraded its modern comforts while preserving its historic charm. Nestled in a valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it overlooks scenic Lake Junaluska. It offers dozens of rocking chairs for relaxing on covered porches and verandas, as well as a 2.5-mile paved trail for exercise that includes a walking bridge around the 250-acre lake. There is an indoor fitness center, outdoor tennis courts on campus, as well as boating and swimming in season. Good to know: This is an alcohol- and smoke-free lodge. Coffee and tea in hotel lobby. Housekeeping once a week.
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
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