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Utah Arches Canyonlands and The Colorado River 10 Days
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Course Description
On this program you will experience the myths and modern day realities of the American West. During your time in Utah, you'll discover not only what a unique state this is, but how immensely its ecosystems have shaped its world-famous landscape. From an excursion to Arches National Park to days on end spent alongside the Colorado River, you will be outdoors for a good portion of this program, and be exploring every nook and cranny of the Utah wilderness. Support environmental stewardship projects, assist with ADA-compliant access to trails and facilities, and begin to develop your own personal leadership style by facing challenges in the great outdoors
Location
Utah
What's Included
-Airport pick-up/drop-off
-Ground transportation
-Lodging
-3 meals per day
-Professional full-time staff and experts
-24/7 parent support hotline during the program
-Evacuation insurance
-Cultural activities, lectures and excursions
-Pre-departure materials and support
-Educational materials
Starting From
$4,599.00
Activities
This is a high-adventure program, perfect for thrill-seeking students who not only want to make a meaningful difference, but who can’t wait to get outside and discover all the American West has to offer. The big highlight is a trip to Arches National Park, famous for its stunning landscapes and rock formations. You’ll also visit La Sal Mountains and enjoy an immersive hiking experience. Your river expedition will also be a cornerstone of your time here in Utah. Spend six days rafting and floating in the famed Colorado River.
Activities
Accommodations
Home Base starts as a shared yurt- or cabin-style accommodation at a campsite, with community bathrooms and campground amenities -- (4nights total, 3at the start and 1 at the end). While on the river, Home Base is a roving campsite. Students will camp in provided tents, sleeping bags and sleeping pads. There will be a full “river kitchen” and communal shade/rain structures. Students will get the full camping experience for 5nights
Meals
Our guides are certified food handlers and trained to operate a clean river kitchen. Simple but nutritious meals (such as pasta, chicken and veggies) will be provided and students may be involved in the meal preparation as a way of contributing to the group’s overall success.
Accommodations
Excursions
This is a high-adventure program, perfect for thrill-seeking students who not only want to make a meaningful difference, but who can’t wait to get outside and discover all the American West has to offer. The big highlight is a trip to Arches National Park, famous for its stunning landscapes and rock formations. You’ll also visit La Sal Mountains and enjoy an immersive hiking experience. Your river expedition will also be a cornerstone of your time here in Utah. Spend six days rafting and floating in the famed Colorado River.
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Transportation
You are welcome to purchase any flight that arrives in the destination country on the first day of the program within the arrival window provided to you by GLA staff post-enrollment. No matter what time you arrive – even if there is a flight delay – our staff will be there to pick you up at the airport. Once you enroll in a program, we will provide exact information about which airport to fly into and any restrictions in terms of arrival times.
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Lesson Plan
Designed with thrill seekers in mind, with a mix of meaningful community service and pulse-pounding adventure.
- Go on an epic, multi-night river rafting expedition
- Explore picturesque Utah, spending half your time rafting and camping
- Support service and restoration efforts along the Colorado River
- Work with the National Forest Service amongst the aspens and pines of the beautiful La Sal mountains
- Hike through Arches National Park, famed for its more than 2,000 stunning natural stone/rock formations
On This Program you will...
Experience the myths and modern day realities of the American West. During your time in Utah, you’ll discover not only what a unique state this is, but how immensely its ecosystems have shaped its world-famous landscape. From an excursion to Arches National Park to days on end spent alongside the Colorado River, you will be outdoors for a good portion of this program, and be exploring every nook and cranny of the Utah wilderness. Support environmental stewardship projects, learn about public land management, and begin to develop your own personal leadership style by facing challenges in the great outdoors.
Community Service
Protect land and water for the well-being of the people and wildlife that depend on them. When it comes to the land, you will work with the National Forest Service on various projects in the beautiful La Sal mountains. You may support trail maintenance and accessibility, or contribute to wildlife management through native species propagation or invasive species removal. When it comes to the water, complete a river clean-up on the Colorado River corridor close to Moab. Additionally, remove tamarisk that poses a risk to native plant species, and help with habitat restoration.
Immersive Learning
Learn first-hand how to be a true outdoor leader. Discover more about your personal leadership style as you learn from local leaders and NGOs about their own efforts tackling the most pervasive environmental and land management crises they face each year. Explore the local culture, experience food the southwestern United States is famous for, and learn all about the native flora and fauna of this immense and diverse region.
Adventure
This is a high-adventure program, perfect for thrill-seeking students who not only want to make a meaningful difference, but who can’t wait to get outside and discover all the American West has to offer. The big highlight is a trip to Arches National Park, famous for its stunning landscapes and rock formations. You’ll also visit La Sal Mountains and enjoy an immersive hiking experience. Your river expedition will also be a cornerstone of your time here in Utah. Spend six days rafting and floating in the famed Colorado River.
Community Service Hours: 20
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