EXPLORING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST September 10 to 17, 2018
As Travel/Study celebrates 50 years of bringing educational travel to our alumni, we are revisiting some iconic itineraries that travelers have come back to time and again. As we follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, our cruise along the Columbia and Snake Rivers in a small expedition ship is breathtaking. For those with an engineering bent, navigating through eight locks is a small wonder. A student and traveler favorite, incomparable Professor David Kennedy will illuminate the history in the area, at a time of year when outdoor forays into the Pacific Northwest are best. Add to that the magnificent scenery of canyons and gorges that we ll see from every window of our comfortable ship and the regional cuisine that the area is famous for, and this trip is sure to enchant. We hope you ll join us! BRETT S. THOMPSON, 83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY Highlights DISCOVER a foodlover s paradise in Portland, Oregon, known for a thriving culinary and craft beer scene. TRAVEL to the mouth of the Columbia River where it meets the Pacific Ocean, and visit Astoria on the Oregon side and Fort Clatsop on the Washington side. MARVEL at the spectacular scenery of the Columbia River Gorge and view iconic Multnomah Falls. ZOOM up the Snake River in exhilarating jet boats and enjoy breathtaking views of Hells Canyon. COVER: PALOUSE FALLS PORTLAND
Professor Kennedy s lectures were marvelous! MARTA OSTERLOH, 70, CUBA, 2013 Stanford Faculty Leader DAVID M. KENNEDY, 63, a member of the Stanford faculty since 1967, is the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History, emeritus, and founding director of The Bill Lane Center for the American West at Stanford. Over the course of his long and esteemed academic career, the renowned historian has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in American foreign policy, the comparative development of democracy in Europe and the U.S., the history of 20th-century United States, American political and social thought, American literature and the evolution of the American West. His scholarship is notable for its integration of economic and cultural analyses with social and political history, an outcome of his interdisciplinary training in American studies, which combined history, literature and economics. Professor Kennedy has lectured on American history around the globe and contributed his expertise to a broad swath of national media, from The Atlantic Monthly and The New York Times to the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and productions aired on C-Span and NPR. He has also served on the advisory board for the PBS series, The American Experience, and authored some 10 books, including his Pulitzer Prize-winning Freedom from Fear and his best-selling high school textbook, The American Pageant. On this trip he plans to talk about both the natural and human history of the Columbia Basin, from the cataclysmic Missoula Floods some 15 millennia ago, to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Whitman Massacre and Oregon Fever in the 1840s, and the enormous changes that overtook the Basin in the 20th century, including the Depression-era creation of the Bonneville Power Authority and the atomic bomb project at Hanford, Washington, during WWII. SIGN UP ONLINE: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?rivers2018 OR BY PHONE: (650) 725-1093 BEACON ROCK STATE PARK
PORTLAND STEEL BRID U NITED S TATES WASHINGTON Spokane Palouse River IDAHO Astoria Portland COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA Hood River The Dalles Columbia iver R OREGON Snake River HELLS CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Clarkston Lewiston Itinerary MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 HOME / PORTLAND, OREGON Arrive independently in Portland today and check in to our hotel this afternoon. Known as the City of Roses, Portland is located between the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, and its place in history is based on fortunes tied to them. Meet fellow travelers and trip staff this evening at a welcome reception at our hotel. MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT HOTEL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 PORTLAND / EMBARK Enjoy breakfast at our hotel this morning, then set out for a tour of Portland, traveling from downtown to the Pearl District and Nob Hill. This afternoon transfer to the port and embark the National Geographic Sea Lion, our home for the next six nights. Enjoy our welcome dinner onboard this evening. N.G. SEA LION (B,L,D) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 ASTORIA / FORT CLATSOP, WASHINGTON This morning navigate the Columbia River to its mouth at Astoria. Walk through the full-scale reconstruction on view at Fort Clatsop, where explorers hunkered down for the wet winter of 1805 1806. Visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum, which chronicles the history of river navigation. This afternoon, visit Cape Disappointment or kayak in the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Refuge. N.G. SEA LION (B,L,D) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE / HOOD RIVER This morning is devoted to exploration of the Columbia River Gorge. Travel through Bonneville Lock and Dam, then see Beacon Rock and Multnomah Falls from the ship. Continue through the Gorge to Hood River, and stop at the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, home to one of the largest collections of still-functioning antique cars and planes in the U.S. Later, taste award-winning wines at a local vineyard. N.G. SEA LION (B,L,D) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 THE DALLES, OREGON Visit the Columbia River Gorge Discovery Center and learn about the region s natural history. Next, hike or ride bicycles along the beautiful river trail. This afternoon visit the Maryhill Museum with its impressive collection of Rodin sculptures and drawings, as well as
ASTORIA GE AND MOUNT HOOD BONNEVILLE LOCK AND DAM an extensive collection of Native American baskets. N.G. SEA LION (B,L,D) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 PALOUSE RIVER, WASHINGTON The still waters of the Palouse River are the perfect mirror for the surrounding basalt cliffs. Paddle kayaks or experience the river by small expedition boats. Visit Palouse Falls where cascading waters plunge into a pool below. Later in the day, continue to the Snake River. N.G. SEA LION (B,L,D) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 CLARKSTON This morning dock in Clarkston, situated at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers and more than 450 miles from the sea. Travel by jet boat up the Snake River into one of North America s most scenic spots, spectacular Hells Canyon. Tonight enjoy a festive farewell reception and dinner to celebrate our journey. N.G. SEA LION (B,L,D) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 CLARKSTON / DISEMBARK / SPOKANE OR LEWISTON, IDAHO / HOME Disembark our ship this morning following breakfast and transfer to the airport in Spokane or Lewiston, Idaho, for flights home. (B) MULTNOMAH FALLS
Sea Lion The National Geographic Sea Lion is a tried and true expedition ship, chartered exclusively for Stanford. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships. The Sea Lion offers comfortable accommodations in 31 outside cabins with inviting public spaces, including a partially covered sun deck with exercise equipment, a promenade deck and a cozy dining room that seats the entire group at one time. Program Cost* Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy as specified. DOUBLE SINGLE** CATEGORY 1 $6,995 $10,495 Conveniently located on the Main Deck between the dining room and lounge, these cabins feature two single beds, a writing desk and a window. CATEGORY 2 $7,995 $11,995 These well-located cabins on the Bridge Deck and Upper Deck include two single beds and a window. Cabin doors open to the outside. SUN DECK GYM EQUIPMENT BRIDGE DECK LEXspa 106 105 103 104 101 CPTN. 102 100 BRIDGE CATEGORY 3 $8,845 These well-located cabins include a window and two single beds on the Bridge Deck or two single beds that can convert to a double bed on the Upper Deck. Cabin doors open to the outside. *Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person. **Single accommodations are limited. 219 217 216 214 215 211 209 207 205 203 201 212 210 208 206 204 202 200 OBSERVATION DECK UPPER DECK 305 303 301 BAR DINING ROOM LOUNGE 304 302 300 MAIN DECK CATEGORY 2 CABIN
Information Terms & Conditions DATES September 10 to 17, 2018 (8 days) SIZE This program can accommodate 54 participants. Single accommodations are limited (5 spaces); please call for availability. INCLUDED 1 night of deluxe hotel accommodations 6-night cruise aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Gratuities to guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary Baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Departure transfers Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program NOT INCLUDED Airfare Arrival transfers Independent and private transfers upon departure Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services AIR ARRANGEMENTS You are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location of the program and from the end location of the program. These air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in making these independent arrangements, we will send you information with your confirmation materials on when to arrive and depart. WHAT TO EXPECT We consider this to be a moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily excursions involve one to three miles of walking, often on uneven terrain. There will be opportunities to hike and kayak at your own pace. These active periods will be balanced by time aboard our ship to relax and enjoy the scenery along the rivers. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program. Deposit & Final Payment A $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for the Columbia and Snake Rivers program. Sign up online at alumni. stanford.edu/trip?rivers2018 or call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability. Cancellations & Refunds Deposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-perperson cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. Insurance Stanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip. Eligibility We encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members price. A person traveling as a paid guest of a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. To purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/ membership or call (650) 725-0692. Responsibility The Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motor coach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner s risk entirely. It is understood that the ship s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in August 2017 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges. 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Stanford Travel/Study Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center 326 Galvez Street Stanford, CA 94305-6105 (650) 725-1093 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Stanford Alumni Association EXPLORING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST September 10 to 17, 2018 alumni.stanford.edu/goto/travelstudy Faith dare the soul to go further than it can see. WILLIAM CLARK, 1770 1838 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE