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Area Studies
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Start Date:
3/14/2010 - 3/19/2010
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Lake Powell, Arizona


The Colorado River and Lake Powell: Jewels of the American Southwest

Prices for this date starting at: $796 per person

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3/14/2010


Number: 1061RJ

Duration: 5 nights

Theme: Area Studies; Natural History

Meals: 14 total, 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Activity Level: 4
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Itinerary: Lake Powell, AZ 5 nights
Photo by Chris Coe/Courtesy of Arizona Office of Tourism.


The Colorado River slices a path from the Rockies through the heart of the American Southwest and has profoundly impacted the region and its inhabitants. Gain insight into John Wesley Powell’s heroics, Navajo/Hopi culture, the workings of Glen Canyon Dam, and unique aspects of the region’s geology including recently discovered dinosaurs. Field trips include a smooth water raft adventure on the Colorado River between the towering 800' high red Navajo sandstone cliffs of Glen Canyon, a guided visit of Glen Canyon Dam and a full-day boat trip on the sparkling blue waters of Lake Powell to the world’s largest natural bridge -- Rainbow Bridge National Monument. Come discover this region's lifeblood and visit its world class attractions.



While field trips include hikes of up to one mile, all levels of physical ability can participate and enjoy outings.



Program in association with Northern Arizona University, offering educational Southwestern adventures for over 25 years.



Lake Powell

Resulting from the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1963, Lake Powell is a surrealist’s dream, as houseboat flotillas drift past curvaceous rock formations, hidden coves and red-rock cliffs. Crystal-clear water reflects the lake’s towering buttes.




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Exploritas Instructor
 

Joanna Joseph
Daughter of a Montana saddle maker, Joanna Joseph is an artist, musician and interpreter of human history. At the University of Montana, she studied art, drama and classical Greek. Joanna was also tour supervisor at Glen Canyon Dam, developing an app...
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Please note that this expert is one of the instructors available to speak on at least one date of this program. Several instructors may be teaching this program over the course of the year, and your specific instructor depends on the date you select. Circumstances may require us to change instructors.



Back to Back Adventures
Choose a nearby learning adventure to add before or after this program:

Arizona:
Sedona's Red Rock Country and the Grand Canyon
3/21/2010 - 3/27/2010
apx. 146 miles from program

Utah:
Navajo Culture, Trading Post Tales and Movie Lore
3/21/2010 - 3/26/2010
apx. 36 miles from program

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