Interested in learning more about the natural wonders of the U.S. National Parks in the Southwest? Join Context Learning and an expert on U.S. National Parks as we venture to Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and Southern California and discover just what splendor is on offer in this educational seminar on July 24 at 1 pm.
The national parks of the Southwest range from big-name National Parks including Bryce, Zion, and the Grand Canyon as well as lesser-known sites such as Big Bend, Hovenweep, Capitol Reef, and Mojave National Preserve. We will discuss each of these parks including location, history, highlights, and a few travel trips. With over 50 national park sites in the region, we will hear stories and tips from some of our favorites and also encourage the participants to add their own stories or ask questions about specific parks.
Led by an expert on the U.S. National Parks, Ben Sander, this interactive seminar will discuss the national parks of the Southwest. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased understanding of the diversity of parks in the Southwest as well as travel tips for a handful of national parks. A born world-traveler, Ben is passionate about combining education and travel, while also protecting the environment. He has worked in ecotourism ventures in Costa Rica, Kenya, Tanzania, Peru and Pohnpei, Micronesia. His love of ecotourism also led him to be a bike tour guide in Washington DC offering bike tours of the national memorials. He spent 7 years managing the travel program for the National Parks Conservation Association connecting members with the best in educational travel to the U.S. National Parks. He has visited over 140 national park units (his favorites are Glacier, American Samoa, and Mojave) and loves to connect travelers to amazing experiences in our national parks and public lands. He has also taken part in Climate Ride five times to help raise awareness around climate change, bike advocacy, and national park protection.
$36.50. Register at www.contextlearning.com
