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  • Thursday, June 15 – Friday, June 23 – National Parks & Lodges of the Old West

    Awaken your pioneering spirit by tracing the legends and natural splendors of the American West—an awe-inspiring expanse filled with beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, hiking, storytelling, and incredible historic lodges you’ll write home about.

    Experience the diverse wonders of our national parks accompanied by an Orbridge Expedition Leader. Overnight in landmark lodges that are national treasures themselves. Enjoy a Jeep safari tour at Custer State Park—a wildlife reserve with scenic lakes, dramatic granite spires, and lush grasslands where bison herds roam. Visit the world’s largest mammoth site, where scientists are excavating remains of Columbian and woolly mammoths from 26,000 years ago. Marvel at the grandeur of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. See the dramatic effects of Yellowstone’s volcanically active caldera and visit otherworldly geothermal sites, including Old Faithful Geyser. Explore Grand Teton National Park—host to flora and fauna that date back to prehistoric times. Included are 8 nights accommodations; 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 7 dinners, including special welcome and farewell meals; full guiding services of an Orbridge Expedition Leader; all activities as described in the 9-day itinerary; admission and park fees; private deluxe motor coach with air conditioning and comfortable seating; luggage porterage, where available; gratuities to Orbridge Expedition Leader, local guides, drivers, porters, and wait staff for included meals; and airport transfers for guests arriving and departing during the suggested times.

    The tour, from June 15 – June 23, is sponsored by the US Naval Academy and Orbridge Tours. Complete itinerary and pricing may be found at https://orbridge.com/grp_departures/overview/partner_usna_national_parks_lodges_2023

  • Wednesday, October 20 – Wednesday, October 27 – Southern Utah: Mighty Five National Parks Adventure

    Adventure through the epic scenery of Southern Utah on this Mighty Five Adventure in October with Harvard Alumni Travel. Explore five of the nation’s most stunning National Parks. From slot canyons and hoodoos to sandstone and Native American rock art, each park has its own unique features. Significant historical and cultural sites are scattered in the beautiful landscape waiting to be explored. Not only will you visit national parks but you will witness the most beautiful, fascinating and diverse topography in the world; Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, all on the Colorado Plateau. Each day varies and offers breathtaking photo opportunities, incredible scenic views, natural and culture historical sites. Prior to your arrival in Moab, make an “off the beaten path” stop in San Rafael Swell and Goblin Valley State Park, truly giving you a chance to experience the best that Southern Utah has to offer. Busy pacing may include multiple hotel changes plus internal flights or long drives. May involve exposure to the outdoors, full days of touring, and walking up to two hours.

    Pricing will be determined soon. For more information, or to register in advance, visit https://alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/utah-2021

  • Monday, April 30 – Thursday, May 10 – National Parks of the Southwest

    Join a small active group in spring of 2018 (April 30 – May 10) for a land tour of the National Parks of the Southwest. The Southwest is a land of scenes epic in scope. Begin in Tucson at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, a 98-acre tribute to the natural world comprising a zoo, botanical garden, natural history museum, aquarium, and art gallery. Encounter Sedona, famed for its towering red sandstone formations, on an open-air jeep tour. Visit the Grand Canyon, often considered one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Embark on a rafting excursion on the smooth waters of the Colorado River before traveling onto Navajo land to discover Upper Antelope Canyon. In southern Utah, hike in Bryce Canyon National Park, then spend a day amid the wondrous Zion National Park, one of the most diverse national parks in the United States. Study leader Fran Ulmer, Chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, will discuss America’s National Parks: Brief history and current issues; Western Water Wars: How does water scarcity and state laws complicate life in the West; and The Interconnectivity between American Indian Reservations: Culture and History. Pricing starts from $4,495 per person land only / $4,795 per person including air. Registration form is available online at www.alumni.harvard.edu, or call 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806.