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Here's what people are saying about our hiking adventures:
“Big Bend National Park is a must see. The program is excellent – nice day hikes on trails to Mule Ears, Santa Helena Canyon, Balanced Rock, The Window, the Hot Springs, and Lost Mine – excellent, personable instructors who communicate insightful knowledge of the desert. It is well-organized and the twenty or so cordial participants made for a fun adventure!”
— Eugene from San Diego, CA
“This program was an absolute marvel filled with experiences that have created memories that will last forever. The sights, the wines, the food, & the knowledge gained were all outstanding.”
— Karl from Tucson, AZ
Unique learning programs designed for travelers age 50+!
Hike your way through Big Bend National Park, one of the most remote, wildly beautiful and peaceful places in America. Geological history spanning millions of years and a discussion of the “brief” era of the dinosaurs will add to the appreciation and mystique of what the early Spanish explorers called “El Despoblado” — the empty land.
Each Hiking Adventure Includes:
- All lodgings & most meals
- Expert-led lectures & field trips
- All gratuities
- Hands-on Experiences and Performances
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Favorite Experiences hiking Big Bend National Park:
- Explore historic Terlingua, a former “ghost town” that is now a quaint desert town, and its Starlight Theater restaurant built in 1931 as the movie theater for the mining community.
- Hike through three ecosystems — mountain peaks to desert springs and river trails.
- See Native American rock art and soak in the Hot Springs after a six-mile hike along the Rio Grande.
A university of the world, Not-for-Profit Road Scholar has been leading global educational adventures for adults for nearly 50 years.
Our programs are all-inclusive educational adventures, not superficial tours. When you explore with us, you’ll have a deep, thought-provoking experience delivered by faculty experts on site.