Travel Adventures
Alaska's Gold Rush Inside Passage - May 14 - 24, 2008
Kayak the Niobrara, Nebraska - July 8 - 11, 2008
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Alaska’s Gold Rush Inside Passage on Cruise West – Seattle to Juneau
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May 14-24, 2008 (10 nights/11 days aboard the 138-guest Spirit of Yorktown)
Join Audubon Society of Greater Denver on this Inside Passage voyage between Seattle and Juneau, following the original route taken by stampeders of the Klondike Gold Rush. We will visit the charming ports and scenic waterways largely unchanged from the gold rushers’ era. From dense, forested shores to secluded fjords to immense glaciers and unspoiled waterways, the entire length of the Inside Passage is a paradise for wildlife lovers—mountain goats, sea otters, moose, wolves, puffins, auklets, murres and Bald Eagles may be seen. To protect its fragile wilderness, few vessels are permitted to sail into stunning Glacier Bay. Let Cruise West’s small ships show it to you the way it should be seen: up-close, leaving nothing behind but our small wake. Bear sightings are particularly exciting! Black bears can be seen from early spring as they wake and feed with their newly born cubs. Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay are perfect for our small ship to nudge close to shore and view these magnificent beasts in their natural surroundings. A National Park Service ranger and a Native Cultural Interpreter offer insightful narration and help you spot wildlife such as harbor seals, mountain goats, migrating seabirds, and, of course, bears. Humpback whales abound in Frederick Sound and orcas in the Strait of Georgia.
Group pricing per person, double-occupancy cabins start at $4,027 for Quyana members and $4,213 for first-time Cruise West passengers; add $50 for non-ASGD Friends member. Save up to $400 per person off of brochure rates. Single-share roommate match available in some cabins. Add-on airfare available from Denver into Seattle and back from Juneau for $800 per person. Cruise includes meals, gratuities and selected shore excursions at each port. Trip will be led by ASGD 2nd Vice President Ann Bonnell. For a complete itinerary or more information, contact Becky Beckers, 303-766-5266, AgentBecky@aol.com or go to www.TravelForTheBirds.com.
Kayak the Niobrara - Nebraska, July 8-11, 2008
Join ASGD for a kayak along the Niobrara River in Nebraska as it flows through the unique sandhill area in the northwest part of the state. The trip is an easy float in single person recreational kayaks, the river is shallow, and the scenery and birding is spectacular.
The trip is limited to 17 participants. Children over 10 who can independently handle a kayak are welcome. We'll travel by car on Tuesday, Wednesday is on the river covering about 12.5 miles, Thursday is on land visiting The Nature Conservancy's Niobrara Preserve, the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, and Smith Falls, Friday is back on the river to take out at Sunny Brook Camp. We're back on the road and headed home by mid-afternoon.
Fees:
$495.00 for Friends Members
$530.00 for Non-Members
Trip fee includes all meals from Wednesday through Friday lunch, park fees, donation to The Nature Conservancy, and kayak rental. Meals during travel days are on your own.
A $250.00 deposit is due by May 12, with remainder of fee due by June 9. Fees are non-refundable after June 9.
Participants help with meal preparation and clean-up and in group plans. A practice kayak session is in the works for participants. Car pooling is encouraged and lists will be made available.
Register on-line or by calling ASGD at 303.973.9530. If you have questions please call volunteer trip coordinator, Ann Bonnell at 303.979.6211.
