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Utah Family Adventure
July 24 to 31, 2021
Utah is a hub for adventure and prehistoric discovery, home to dinosaurs millions of years ago and
Native American inhabitants thousands of years ago through the present day. On this brand-new family
adventure, we explore this region’s fascinating history as we take in the unique and stunning terrain.
Endless learning combined with outdoor opportunities such as hiking, rafting and camping make
southern Utah an unforgettable family experience!
FACULTY LEADER
Scott Burns
Scott Burns, ’69, MS ’70, is a professor emeritus of geology at Portland State University and has taught
geology and ecology at the university level for more than 45 years, including a course on the geology of
U.S. national parks that he has taught for the past 28 years. His knowledge of geology, local history and
botany is broad, and his enthusiasm contagious. He is the recipient of numerous awards for excellence
in teaching and has led more than 25 previous Travel/Study programs. Prior to his teaching career, Scott
spent many summers working with kids at the Stanford Coaching Camp, a Boy Scout camp and a camp in
Switzerland. What excites Scott about this family adventure is getting outside and seeing some of the
most amazing geology in the United States. Of this program he says, “Mother Nature will be shouting
out to us for the whole week, and I look forward to helping kids and adults interpret the landscape she
has produced. Delicate Arch in Arches, the Hamburger Rocks in Capitol Reef and the dinosaur bones in a
national monument—it will be incredible!”
— President, International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2014–2018
— National president, Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists, 2003–2004
— Associate dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Portland State University, 1997–1999
— BS and MS, Stanford University; PhD, University of Colorado, Boulder
ITINERARY
Saturday, July 24
Salt Lake City, Utah
Arrive in Salt Lake City. Visit the renowned Natural History Museum of Utah. Opened in 1969, the
museum has more than 1.6 million objects in its collection. Exhibits showcase paleontology, with a
world-class fossil collection; anthropology, with artifacts spanning from 11,500 BC; entomology;
vertebrate zoology; mineralogy; botany; and more. Enjoy a private tour and scavenger hunt for the kids.
This evening gather for a welcome dinner and orientation. THE GRAND AMERICA HOTEL (D)
Sunday, July 25
Salt Lake City / Torrey
Our first stop this morning is the Jurassic National Monument at the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry,
known for having the densest concentration of Jurassic Period dinosaur bones ever found. Over 12,000
bones (belonging to at least 74 individual dinosaurs) have been excavated at the quarry! We’ll tour the
site with a local paleontologist. Next drive to the Rochester Rock Art Panel trailhead and do an easy 1.5-
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mile hike to reach the prehistoric rock art (three miles round trip), thought to be left by the Fremont
Culture (700–1200 AD). Known as one of the great panels of Utah, with unique petroglyphs, its remote
location surrounded by scenic landscape makes it rather undisturbed. CAPITOL REEF RESORT (B,L,D)
Monday, July 26
Capitol Reef National Park
Today we have several hiking options in stunning Capitol Reef National Park. Hickman Bridge is a large
natural arch with a scenic two-mile round-trip trail that loops directly underneath the arch, leaving
hikers in awe and with great photos. Cassidy Arch was named after the famous bank robber and leader
of the outlaw group known as the “Wild Bunch,” Butch Cassidy. The hike to Cassidy Arch offers
wonderful views of the park as you ascend red rock steps to reach a slickrock plateau for epic photo ops
of the arch (which you can stand on!). The hike is a total of 3.5 miles round trip and considered
moderate, with some exposure and a somewhat steep incline. Sulfur Creek offers easy access to light
canyoneering and rock scrambling, waterfall dips, stunning gorge scenery and great opportunities to
wade and swim in the summer heat. The thru-hike is six miles, ending at the Capitol Reef National Park
visitor center. This evening enjoy an outdoor BBQ picnic dinner in Capitol Reef National Park. CAPITOL
REEF RESORT (B,L,D)
Tuesday, July 27
Capitol Reef National Park / Moab
Today we’ll explore historical gems within the park before wandering through enchanting slot canyons.
Visit the historic Mormon settlement of Fruita, where you can peer through the windows of a furnished
one-room schoolhouse that opened in 1896. We’ll also check out the nearby Fremont Culture
petroglyphs. A short drive down the road is the Behunin Cabin, a small, single-room sandstone house
built in 1883 that housed pioneer Elijah Cutler Behunin, his wife, and their 13 children before
floodwaters forced them to relocate. Next we’ll see an authentic Fremont granary that still exists on the
cliff side. The Fremont Culture Native Americans irrigated crops of maize and squash and stored their
grain in stone granaries (in part made from the numerous black basalt boulders that litter the area).
Next be fascinated as we stroll narrow, winding Little Wild Horse Canyon. We’ll explore the entire slot
canyon, turning back about 2.5 miles in. Enjoy lunch overlooking the visually strange and colorful Goblin
Valley State Park, covered with thousands of hoodoos—formations of mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles,
locally referred to as goblins. Continue on to Moab for the evening. HOODOO MOAB (B,L,D)
Wednesday, July 28
Moab
To really enjoy Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park’s Needles District, we’ll split the
group to visit one park each day for a more intimate experience. Arches National Park is home to more
than 2,000 natural sandstone arches and considered a red-rock wonderland. Our program takes you
through less-trafficked trails to take in as many arches as possible, which is why we call it “the arches
express.” Canyonlands National Park’s Needles District is named for its colorful spires of cedar mesa
sandstone that cover the area, poking up from the desert floor. The vast and rugged landscape, plus the
lack of people, make it a captivating park to explore. The famous Newspaper Rock, with figures carved
by various prehistoric cultures, sits at the entrance of the park and is a highlight for any history buff.
Back in Moab, enjoy strolling downtown and exploring art galleries and shops. Dinner tonight is on our
own – Moab has many wonderful restaurants to choose from. HOODOO MOAB (B,L)
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Thursday, July 29
Moab / Castle Valley
Today we’ll once again split the group to explore Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park’s
Needles District. This evening head upriver to camp in Castle Valley, famously used as the backdrop for
many classic western films, where we enjoy a hearty and tasty BBQ cookout dinner and a special Dutch
oven–dessert cooking class. After dinner parents return to our hotel while kids learn how to set up their
tents in preparation for this evening’s campout. Later tonight a local astronomer will join Young
Explorers for an exclusive night-sky viewing. RED CLIFFS LODGE AND YOUNG EXPLORER RIVERSIDE
CAMPOUT (B,L,D)
Friday, July 30
Castle Valley
This morning everyone will reconnect in Castle Valley to start our rafting adventure. Fisher Towers,
which can be seen at the river launch, are world-renowned as a subject for photography, and their
classic rock-climbing routes can be seen at the start. Enjoy a day of fun and laid-back river rafting and
leisurely swimming as desired. Lunch on the riverbank will be had along the way. After a day on the
water, enjoy a celebratory dinner at the historic Sunset Grill, former home of Uranium King Charlie
Steen, who built his hilltop mansion after hitting it big discovering uranium in 1952, causing a uranium
rush in Moab. RED CLIFFS LODGE (B,L,D)
Saturday, July 31
Castle Valley / Salt Lake City
Before making our way back to Salt Lake City, visit some significant sites to complete our journey of
discovery. Stop by Dead Horse Point State Park to take in the miraculous views at one of the most
photographed scenic vistas in the world. The overlook provides a breathtaking panoramic glimpse into
millions of years of geologic activity: Deposition of sediments by ancient oceans, freshwater lakes,
streams and windblown sand dunes created the rock layers of canyon country. Next swing by Sego
Canyon to view some of the most remarkable rock art yet (from three different Native American
cultures) and a well-preserved ghost town. Continue on to Salt Lake City for departing flights. (B,L)
INFORMATION
Covid-19 and Travel
With travel requirements and local COVID-19 conditions changing weekly, travel protocols for specific
destinations will be shared with confirmed travelers closer to departure. To read more about
Travel/Study’s approach to ensuring traveler health and safety, visit our Covid-19 Travel Page.
Size
This trip requires a minimum of 6 participants and is limited to 40. Travel/Study is committed to
providing a low-density experience on this and all programs and will implement protocols to do so,
including social distancing on transportation, as well as during lectures, meals and excursions. Single
accommodations are limited—please call for availability.
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Cost*
$7,395 per adult, double occupancy
$6,895 per child 6 to 18, double occupancy
$8,595 per person, single occupancy
*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person
Included
● 7 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations (1 night optional camping for kids)
● 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
● Welcome and farewell receptions
● Gratuities to guides and drivers for all group activities
● All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary
● Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days
● On-tour quarantine-related trip-cancellation, -interruption and -delay insurance coverage
● General medical, accident and evacuation insurance
● Educational program with lecture series and predeparture materials, including an education
resource list and travel information
● Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program
Not Included
● Your personal flights to and from the program
● Passport and visa fees (if applicable)
● Immunization costs
● Meals and beverages other than those specified as included
● Independent and private transfers
● Nonquarantine-related trip-cancellation, -interruption and -delay insurance coverage
● Baggage insurance
● Personal items such as internet access, telephone calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup
services
Air Arrangements
You are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location 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 details with your confirmation materials on when to arrive
and depart.
Room Arrangements
Families stay in standard hotel rooms, typically with one king or queen bed (depending on the property),
or two twin beds. Accommodations vary from property to property, and flexibility is a must. If you plan
to have three people in one room, please indicate your bed preference for the first two people. We will
request a rollaway for the third family member. For families in multiple rooms, Travel/Study always
requests rooms that are next to each other or as close as the accommodations permit. If your family
would like interconnecting rooms, please indicate as much when you register. Travel/Study can request
interconnecting rooms on your behalf where available but accommodations will not guarantee them in
advance. The night of July 29, Young Explorers will spend the night camping while the adults stay at the
nearby Red Cliffs Lodge. For the camping, we provide three-season tents to share, sleeping pads and
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sleeping bags. The campsite is spacious and private, with clean private bathrooms for our group. Trip
staff including local guides and the Young Explorer leaders will stay overnight at the campsite. We
welcome travelers 6 years of age and older on this program.
What to Expect
We consider this program to be mildly active. Hiking options are offered on most days, and they vary in
length, elevation gain and duration. All our hikes are led by experienced guides. To participate fully in
this program, you need to be physically fit, agile, in good health, able to take stairs without assistance
and accustomed to moderate exercise. Handrails are not available on any of our hikes. Due to the
outdoor nature of the trip, following the suggested packing list that will be provided is important for
safety reasons. It is also important that anyone doing a multi-mile hike has enough water, as well as
snacks and/or the packed lunch we'll be providing, which means adults may need to carry extra snacks
and water for their kids. Most days require early-morning starts. Our journey requires several hours of
travel by spacious vehicle, the longest drive taking up to four hours. Some accommodations for the
Young Explorers will have unattached, private restrooms (covered wagons and one night of camping).
For the optional Young Explorer camping, we provide three-season tents to share, sleeping pads and
sleeping bags. We welcome travelers 6 years of age and older on this program.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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 guest paid for by a current member will not
be charged the nonmember fee. To purchase a membership, call (650) 725-0692 or visit
alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership.
Deposits, Payments and Cancellations
A $1,000-per-person deposit is required to reserve space on this program. Deposits and any payments
are fully refundable until 90 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the
program is sold out and your place is 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, as well as on-tour quarantine-related trip-cancellation, -interruption
and -delay insurance 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 nonquarantine-related trip-cancellation, -interruption and -delay insurance
coverage and/or baggage insurance. Information offering such insurance will be included in your
confirmation materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your insurance
within 14 days of receiving your welcome email.
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Responsibility
The Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the
passenger with respect to transportation 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 include arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such
alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. We reserve the right to cancel any
program prior to departure, in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further
obligation on our part. We also reserve the right 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. The airlines
concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are
not on board their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association nor 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
at the time the brochure is published and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in
exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are
required to sign an Assumption of Risk.
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