Wyoming
Choose Your Pace: Hiking in Grand Teton and Yellowstone
Program No. 4937RJ
Hike past hot springs and geysers at your pace, learn about thermal features and wildlife and ride a tram up Rendezvous Mountain for a new view of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons.
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7 days
6 nights
17 meals
6B 6L 5D
3
Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Afternoon Hikes
Canyon Village
4
Terrace Mountain Hike, Mammoth Terraces
Canyon Village
At a Glance
Explore the magnificent trails of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks during an active, adventurous week. Split into small groups based on your desired level of challenge each day and hike amongst geysers, hot springs and fumaroles as you investigate the geologic forces that shaped the region. Ride the aerial tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort 4,139 vertical feet to the top of Rendezvous Mountain for an alpine experience you will never forget.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Choose Your Pace
Each day, choose from multiple hiking options based on your desired level of challenge and pace, ranging from 3-7 miles, moderate to difficult, on varied terrain. Elevations range from 6,000 to 10,450 feet above sea level. Elevation gains and losses for each hike range from 400 feet to 1500 feet.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Experience the Old Faithful Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park and its many geysers and other thermal features.
- Discover the diversity of animals in this ecosystem that contains one of the highest concentrations of large mammals in the country.
- Evening programs will highlight wildlife biology, issues and controversies taking place in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
General Notes
In keeping with the communal nature of the school, guests are asked to perform light chores during their stay.
Featured Expert
All trip experts
Group Leader
Your Group Leader will be a Teton Science Schools Instructor who has diverse experience working with the flora and fauna of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The group leader is yet to be assigned; the assignment will be announced during Orientation on Day 1 of your program.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Group Leader
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Your Group Leader will be a Teton Science Schools Instructor who has diverse experience working with the flora and fauna of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The group leader is yet to be assigned; the assignment will be announced during Orientation on Day 1 of your program.
Suggested Reading List
(7 books)
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Choose Your Pace: Hiking in Grand Teton and Yellowstone
Program Number: 4937
Common Wildflowers of Grand Teton National Park
This small pocket guidebook includes more than 100 of the most common wildflowers in Grand Teton National Park. Photographs are by award-winning photographer Henry H. Holdsworth, and descriptions are by naturalist Charles Craighead. Small enough to carry on a hike and focused only on the areas we will be hiking, this book is a great option for participants who want to look up wildflowers while they hike!
Wapiti Wilderness
Margaret and Olaus Murie made their home in the Tetons for over thirty-seven years. During this time, Olaus Murie conducted studies of the American elk, the wapiti, and both he and Mardy worked tirelessly for conservation efforts and the preservation of wilderness. Wapiti Wilderness tells the story of their adventurous life raising children while conducting research in the Tetons. This book is available at the Teton Science Schools gift shop.
Windows into the Earth, the Geologic Story of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
A geologic history and tour of the northern Rockies, particularly Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park.
Camping in Wyoming: A 1910 Wedding Trip to Yellowstone National Park
In 1910, newly married Marian ventured by train from Kansas to Rock Springs, WY, the starting point for a honeymoon in Yellowstone. This book was made from her handwritten journal and includes some of her photographs. Short, sweet, and honest, it is the tale of a grand adventure for the time, and provides a unique picture of the world's first national park. Available at Blue Creek Press and Amazon. http://bluecreekpress.com/books/camping-in-wyoming/.
American Wolf
One of the most recent wolf books published, American Wolf chronicles the story of O-six, an alpha female named for the year of her birth who became one of the most celebrated wolves of Yellowstone. The book tells the gripping story of a powerful wolf, while also telling the larger story of the ongoing cultural clash in the west. *Available for purchase on Amazon.com or Powells.com*
Searching for Yellowstone, Ecology and Wonder in the Last Wilderness
An engaging social and environmental history of Yellowstone from the Pleistocene to the present focusing on the park since its founding in 1872. Schullery has worked in Yellowstone as a ranger, a historian and the chief of cultural resources.
Letters from Yellowstone
At the end of the 19th century, an intrepid young woman joins a scientific research team in Yellowstone National Park, to the surprise of the other members of the expedition. This historical fiction brings Yellowstone and the surrounding region at the turn of the 19th century to life.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
7 days
Program Begins
Jackson, WY
Program Concludes
Jackson, WY
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
17
| 6B |
6L |
5D |
Activity Level
Explore the magnificent trails of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks during an active, adventurous week. Split into small groups based on your desired level of challenge each day and hike amongst geysers, hot springs and fumaroles as you investigate the geologic forces that shaped the region. Ride the aerial tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort 4,139 vertical feet to the top of Rendezvous Mountain for an alpine experience you will never forget.)
Best of all, you'll...
- Experience the Old Faithful Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park and its many geysers and other thermal features.
- Discover the diversity of animals in this ecosystem that contains one of the highest concentrations of large mammals in the country.
- Evening programs will highlight wildlife biology, issues and controversies taking place in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
General Notes
In keeping with the communal nature of the school, guests are asked to perform light chores during their stay.
Featured Expert
Group Leader
Your Group Leader will be a Teton Science Schools Instructor who has diverse experience working with the flora and fauna of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The group leader is yet to be assigned; the assignment will be announced during Orientation on Day 1 of your program.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Activity Level
Outdoor: Choose Your Pace
Each day, choose from multiple hiking options based on your desired level of challenge and pace, ranging from 3-7 miles, moderate to difficult, on varied terrain. Elevations range from 6,000 to 10,450 feet above sea level. Elevation gains and losses for each hike range from 400 feet to 1500 feet.
Small Group
(13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Reading List
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(7 Books)
You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Duration
7 days
6 nights
What's Included
17 meals | 6B | 6L | 5D |
3 expert-led lectures
12 expert-led field trips
An experienced Group Leader
6 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
Road Scholar Assurance Plan
Day
1
Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Location:
Jackson, WY
Meals:
D
Stay:
Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools
Afternoon:
After you arrive at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools, come to the Welcome Center to register with the program staff and receive your welcome packet containing your name-tag, room assignment, up-to-date schedule that reflects any last-minute changes, and other important information. Check-in is from 3pm to 5pm, with dinner to follow at 5:30pm. If your arrival is delayed, please ask for your packet when you check in.
Dinner:
At the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools (TSS) Dining Lodge, enjoy a buffet dinner featuring a variety of healthy and balanced options created by our executive chef, plus coffee, tea, lemonade, water.
Evening:
Orientation: The Site Coordinator will greet everyone with a warm welcome and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule and any changes, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions you may have. All transportation is via Teton Science School mini-vans or mini-buses. All activities will be led by a combination of Teton Science School staff, local experts, and experienced docents. All hikes will be on official trails in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks or the surrounding national forest land over uneven terrain with an elevation change of 500 to 1500 feet. Each day we will self-divide into groups based on personal interest for a choice of three hikes from the same trailhead. In bear country, our minimum group size for hiking is four people (including the group leader), so we will alter the hike options as needed to ensure we meet the minimum numbers for each hike option. The easiest hike offered each day is typically between 3 and 4 miles. Free time is reserved for your personal independent exploration. Please be aware that program activities, schedules, and personnel may need to change due to local circumstances. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding
Day
2
Visitor Center, Teton Hike, Bears & Wolves Lecture
Location:
Jackson, WY
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools
Activity Note
Activity today will be a 3-6 mile hike with elevation gains of 400-800 feet.
Breakfast:
At the Teton Science Schools Dining Lodge, enjoy a breakfast buffet offering choices such as an egg dish, breakfast meat, cereals (hot/cold), fresh fruit and beverages (juice, coffee, tea, water).
Morning:
After a quick visit to the Teton Science Schools outfitting building to make sure everyone is prepared for the week ahead, we will drive to Grand Teton National Park for our first hike. Today's 3-6 mile hike will bring the group through a series of habitats at the base of the Teton mountain range. The group will have three hike options from the same trailhead, varying in pace/difficulty and adhering to "bear numbers" (no less than four people - including staff - in a hiking group). Learn about the natural forces that shape this iconic mountain range and valley, as well as the human forces that have struggled to preserve it.
Lunch:
Enjoy a packed field lunch in a scenic location.
Afternoon:
Upon completion of our hike, we will head to the Craig Thomas Discovery Center in Grand Teton National Park to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the park, as well as to orient ourselves around the large relief map.
Dinner:
At Teton Science Schools.
Evening:
This evening lecture will focus on the wolves and bears that reside in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Topics highlighted will be the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone, delisting of both species, behavior and biology of both species, bear interactions with humans and gray wolf interactions between packs. Also discussed will be the controversies surrounding both species and how current decisions will affect the animals' futures.
Day
3
Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Afternoon Hikes
Location:
Canyon Village
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Canyon Lodge - Superior Lodge Room
Activity Note
Activity today will including walking around the geyser basin at Old Faithful on boardwalks and paved trails. Afternoon will include a 2-4 mile hike with an elevation gain of 500 to 1000 feet. Total Drive time is approximately 4 hours.
Breakfast:
At Teton Science Schools.
Morning:
Following an early morning departure, we’ll begin our three-day exploration of Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park. As we head into the giant caldera, we will stop to see hot springs, geysers, and fumaroles at points of interest as we head to the Old Faithful Geyser Basin, home to Old Faithful as well as more than one-quarter of all of the geysers in the world!
Lunch:
Packed field lunch.
Afternoon:
In the afternoon, we will once again get boots on the ground and explore some of the trails that make Yellowstone National Park one of the most spectacular places on the planet. Choose from three hike options that could include exploring more geothermal features, waterfalls, or inspiring vistas. Following our hike, we will continue our drive to Canyon Village and our accommodations for the evening.
Dinner:
At the Canyon Eatery, customize your meal with fresh, sustainable a la carte options. Choose an entree, soup or salad, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage. Alcoholic beverages are available at an additional cost.
Evening:
Enjoy a free evening to relax and bask in the quiet beauty of Yellowstone.
Day
4
Terrace Mountain Hike, Mammoth Terraces
Location:
Canyon Village
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Canyon Lodge - Superior Lodge Room
Activity Note
Activity today will including walking around various sites of interest on boardwalks before traveling to the site of today's hike. We will hike along the Hoodoos/Terrace Mountain route, 2-5 miles, 1200 feet elevation gain or loss, depending on which hike you choose. Total drive time is approximately 4.5 hours.
Breakfast:
At Canyon Eatery, choose a juice, breakfast entree, and coffee, tea, cocoa, or milk from an a la carte menu. Additional beverages available for purchase.
Morning:
Start your day in beautiful Yellowstone National Park! Today, we will visit Mammoth Hot Springs, where our hike will take us through the unusual landscape and hoodoo formations surrounding Terrace Mountain.
Lunch:
Boxed lunch eaten in the field. Choose from several sandwich options.
Afternoon:
After completion of our hike, we'll take time to explore the Mammoth Terraces, as well as the shops in the historic the town of Mammoth, before heading south to Canyon Village, stopping at points of interest along the way.
Dinner:
On our return to Canyon Village, we will stop at Roosevelt Lodge for an early dinner. Located in one of Theodore Roosevelt's favorite areas of the park, the Roosevelt Lodge and Dining Room is Yellowstone’s tribute to the Old West.
Evening:
After returning to our accommodations in Canyon you will have a little bit of time to regroup before tonight's evening adventure. Tonight, you can enjoy a guided scenic drive through the Hayden Valley with the opportunity to observe wildlife that are more active at dawn and dusk. We may see bison, bears, elk and a variety of bird species.
Day
5
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, Visitor Center
Location:
Jackson, WY
Meals:
B,L,D
Stay:
Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools
Activity Note
Today's hike will be 2 to 5 miles along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone rim and surrounding area, with 500 feet of elevation gain. Approximately 4 hours will be spent in the vehicle.
Breakfast:
At Canyon Eatery, choose a juice, breakfast entree, and coffee, tea, cocoa, or milk from an a la carte menu. Additional beverages available for purchase.
Morning:
Imagine being an explorer on the Hayden Expedition of 1871, when Thomas Moran's paintings of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River captured the unique beauty of the area and helped influence the creation of the world's first national park. Hike 2-5 miles through the landscape that captivated the country, including the canyon rim as well as the surrounding area. All hikes will include views of the canyon from Artist's Point.
Lunch:
Boxed lunch eaten in the field. Choose from several sandwich options.
Afternoon:
If we haven't already been, we will stop at the Canyon Visitor Center and take an in-depth look at the geology and geologic forces that are active in Yellowstone. On our drive back to Jackson, we'll pass through the magnificent Hayden Valley with our eyes tuned to the large mammals that call this valley home.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant in Grand Teton National Park on the way back to Jackson, enjoy a plated dinner with your choice of entree and celebratory beverage. Other beverages available for purchase.
Day
6
Rendezvous Mountain Aerial Tram, Alpine Hike, Teton Village
Location:
Jackson, WY
Meals:
B,L
Stay:
Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools
Activity Note
Hike will start at 10,400 feet, and will include elevation changes of 500-1,500 feet over the course of a 2-6 mile hike.
Breakfast:
At Teton Science Schools.
Morning:
Following breakfast, enjoy an expert led introduction to alpine ecology and culture in Jackson, WY. Following this lecture, journey to the base of the Tetons at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. On a clear day, the summit of Rendezvous Mountain provides participants with a fantastic view of the Jackson Hole valley. The Jackson Hole Aerial Tram climbs 4,139 feet about the valley floor to the final elevation of 10,450 feet. Glacial processes, historical meanderings of the mighty Snake River and human settlement patterns are all seen from a bird’s eye view. At the top, we'll break into three groups to explore the alpine environment and the unique plants and animals found there.
Lunch:
Packed field lunch.
Afternoon:
We’ll continue hiking one of the trails at the summit of Rendezvous Mountain, and return to the valley floor via the Aerial Tram or Bridger Gondola. Back on the valley floor, you may enjoy some free time to explore the charming mountain village.
Dinner:
This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like from the selection of restaurants in downtown Jackson and Teton Village. The Site Coordinator and Group Leaders will be happy to offer suggestions and give you directions, and shuttles will be provided from the Teton Science Schools campus.
Evening:
Enjoy one final relaxing evening in Jackson with your travel companions and friends.
Day
7
Closing, National Museum of Wildlife Art, Departure
Location:
Jackson, WY
Meals:
B,L
Activity Note
Walk approximately 1/2 mile around a museum. Participants may get taxi service directly from the museum to the airport, or they may get a ride back to town with their group leader in the Teton Science Schools mini-buses. If taking a taxi from the museum, we recommend organizing a ride-share with fellow participants.
Breakfast:
At Teton Science Schools.
Morning:
After breakfast, we will spend some thoughtful time reflecting on all of the fun we had throughout the week. To complete our program, we’ll head to the National Museum of Wildlife Art to explore the museum with an experienced docent. Resting upon a dramatic cliff overlooking the National Elk Refuge, the National Museum of Wildlife Art serves to enrich and inspire the relationship between humans and nature. The museum contains approximately 5,000 works of art, with exhibitions and programs that focus on wildlife of the world. Constructed to fit seamlessly into the landscape, the building was inspired by the ruins of Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Lunch:
At the Palate restaurant at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, we will enjoy plated meals chosen from a seasonal menu selected by the executive chef. This concludes our program.
Afternoon:
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MEALS
17 Meals
6 Breakfasts
6 Lunches
5 Dinners
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The hikes and sights in Yellowstone were spectacular. The 2 days in Grand Teton were okay but not special. The group leaders were all very knowledgeable and tried to be accommodating. Even the difficult hikes were not too strenuous and I think doable by most people. The lodging and food at Teton Science School was good and much better than one would expect from a school. Food and lodging at Canyon Lodge was passable but not great.
— Review left September 14, 2024
I would highly recommend this program to an individual that wants to experience the Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks. You will see and interact with parts of the parks not seen by many "tourist". Stay in shape and the hikes are very doable.
— Review left September 1, 2024
Excellent program with the right mix of activity and eduction, that is made even more exceptional by the partnership with Teton Science School. TSS instructors were professional, knowledgeable, patient group leaders; the TSS campus lodging and food were great, and the TSS gear lending program was appreciated.
— Review left August 25, 2024
I can't say enough about this program-it was fabulous! Everything about it was exceptional from the accommodations, food & the individuals that went. The leaders were awesome...young, but mighty!! Always went out of their way to ensure we had everything we required. The hikes themselves were wonderful and they were individualized to each persons ability which is extremely comforting. Staying at the Teton Science School was a fun atmosphere!
— Review left July 13, 2024
This was a fabulous introduction to Yellowstone/Tetons highlights and backcountry trails. The hikes were "moderate" to "challenging", but the moderate group did accommodate those of us slower hikers. If you are not used to elevation gains or high altitudes (ie. a city walker rather than a hiker) you might find even the moderate option a challenge. BUT, a few weeks workout on an incline treadmill might fix that... so don't get discouraged. You can do it ! :) A fun, varied once in a lifetime experience, not to be missed.
— Review left July 8, 2024
Fantastic trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone!!! Casey, Cooper and Delia were the best guides!!!! I've been on 2 other trips that were great hiking as well but this trip was outstanding. I would Highly recommend it!!Barb P.
— Review left September 26, 2023
What a great way to explore Grand Teton and Yellowstone in one trip. The guides were awesome and full of knowledge. I enjoyed staying at the Teton Science School even though it was more like dorm accommodations. The food was delicious and we had a moose visitor, which was a thrill. The accommodations in Yellowstone were fabulous. We were like kids every time we saw wildlife in the valley. Three hikes were offered per day and you couldn't go wrong with any of them. Definitely have to order the waffle at the top of the gondola ride. The scenery was gorgeous everywhere we went and the lectures were interesting. Thank you for a memorable trip!
— Review left September 15, 2023
This was a great trip! It was a perfect way to see two National Parks that I had never visited. The leadership provided by Teton Science School was excellent.
— Review left September 4, 2023
This outstanding program in Yellowstone and Grand Teton Natl. Parks near Jackson, WY, gives participants the opportunity to hike at several ability levels, learn about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and enjoy lovely
scenery during a week-long session. No better guides than Sophie, Alex, and Julia for our program, August 2023.
— Review left September 3, 2023
The Yellowstone/Teton trip was amazing! More fun than I could have ever imagined it being. If you are on the fence at all, I highly suggest you take the leap! Planning and execution of the week was perfect and it was just an incredible trip!
— Review left September 2, 2023
Wonderful hikes in an extraordinary location- awe inspiring. Great to have 3 hikes to choose from every day. Lovely guides who are patient, flexible and caring and great at leading the hikes.
— Review left July 10, 2023
This was our first RS trip and it was wonderful. We had 15 participants and amazing guides/leaders from the Teton Science School. Our guides made the week! They were positive, always upbeat, and a wealth of information about the area, including geology, flora and fauna. Our hikes were varied, which allowed us to see the Tetons, lakes, geothermal features in Yellowstone, and even some hail and snow showers! It was great fun with a lovely group of people. We could never have seen it all if we went on our own.
— Review left September 21, 2022
We had a fabulous time exploring the Tetons and Yellowstone on this trip. Our leaders were fabulous! I loved their enthusiasm, knowledge, patience and organization! I would definitely recommend this trip!
— Review left September 17, 2022
Wonderful trip! Be aware that the rocky terrain and the inclines are strenuous. But overall glad there were hiking choices.
— Review left September 13, 2022
This program was outstanding. Both Yellowstone and the Tetons are breath taking. However, what really made the trip were the team leaders and the overall management by Teton Science Schools. Alex, Miles, Rebecca, and Audra worked together seamlessly and provided technical expertise as well as hiking ability. There were only 12 hikers, but we still broke out into 3 groups that varied from day to day. I did the most difficult hike a few times and then did the moderate hike a few times, depending on how I felt and the exposure on the trail. The team adapted to the individual needs of the group, so if you needed to be challenged or wanted to take it slow and easy, each and every one was accommodated. An unexpected treasure on the last day was the National Wildlife Museum of Art. It is not to be missed. I wished I had a later flight so I could have spent more time there.
I heartily recommend this program and it is worthy of at least 5 stars.
— Review left September 6, 2022
A very well organized and implemented program with excellent group leaders, extraordinary scenery and jaw-dropping processes of nature seen and explained so meaningfully. Kudos to Road Scholar for making possible such a life-changing, memorable cascade of diverse experiences!
— Review left September 4, 2022
Really enjoyed hiking at the Tetons and Yellowstone. Saw more of the parks than I would have on my own. Accommodations are "rustic" or dorm style so be prepared for that.
— Review left August 31, 2022
Wyoming hosts beautiful western scenery and climate. I enjoyed the hiking a lot. If you exercise moderately you can take the most difficult hikes Meeting others and sharing travel stories makes this adventure even more fun.
— Review left August 30, 2022
You have to make your own travel arrangements. Make sure you have layers of clothing, hats & sunscreen. Enjoy the experience & beauty of WY!!
— Review left August 28, 2022
Both Grand Teton and Yellowstone are spectacularly beautiful places not to be missed by nature lovers. If you don't do this trip, which was great, find some way to get there! Unforgettable!
— Review left August 22, 2022
If you want to learn more about other parts of this amazing world we live in I highly recommend Road Scholar!
— Review left August 21, 2022
A great trip exploring 2 very different sites. Being able to choose your preferred hiking difficulty is a big plus.
— Review left July 18, 2022
My husband and I had a wonderful time on this program Sept. 19-25, 2021. We saw much wildlife. I liked having a choice from among three hikes each day. It allowed everyone to enjoy the parks “at our own pace.” I also liked the small group of 18 which gave us opportunities for sightseeing, hiking, and dining that bus tours do not have. Finally, I liked having the opportunity to "borrow" clothes and equipment during the program.
Staff at Teton Science Schools were enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Picnic lunches from the Persephone Bakery in Jackson were excellent. I had read on a travel forum about reserving accommodations in Yellowstone one year in advance. I’m glad that I did not have deal with that-- Road Scholar took care of it all. I highly recommend this program.
— Review left January 8, 2022
The entire group experience with program leaders who shared their knowledge and love of the wilderness and these two national parks was one I will always remember. I came home wanting to learn more about the geology and ecology of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone.
As a flatlander, not used to hiking on mountain trails, I was challenged by even the slowest pace hikes. The positive encouragement from group leaders and fellow participants was wonderful and I managed to keep up. I’m glad I did it!
Hopefully, the effects of Covid, understaffing and no indoor dining at the Canyon Eatery in Canyon Village will be remedied for future travelers. We all managed “breakfast in a box” outside (or sitting in the chilly van) in 20°+ weather in good spirits … just part of the adventure!
Great group of folks, great experience.
— Review left October 6, 2021
Hiking at your own pace options makes this trip very doable. Hiking 5 days in a row can be physically challenging so having the option to choose easy, moderate or challenging hikes is perfect. Of course, the weather was perfect which made the scenery even more spectacular.
— Review left September 26, 2021
The parks have many options that most visitors do not access. Road Scholar leaders arranged these for us and took care of all the logistics to enjoy them fully. The wonderful, caring, and intelligent leaders led the hikes and taught us well. The 'choose your pace' hikes did offer a wide range daily. From prior trips, the last day's Alpine Hike fits the true 'challenging' label while the previous days were more moderate - just a personal perspective. Great trip!
— Review left September 5, 2021
A perfect trip with adequate physical and educational activity for interactive and nature-loving people.
— Review left July 14, 2019