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Whitman College Alumni Association Presents

Trips You Could Be On

Travel With Whitman College

Please email Margaret Hoglund or call 509.527.5167
or 800.835.9448, ext. 1 for more details on these trips.

 


2007-2008 Academic Year and beyond!
View the online Whitman College 2008-2009 Travel Brochure 

 

Whitman in Ashland Upper Missouri River Canoe Expedition Sea Kayaking Costa Rica Safari in Africa

 

 

Whitman in Ashland OSF

 
SAVE THE DATES!!!
August 1-3, 2008
Whitman in Ashland - Oregon Shakespeare Festival
with Theresa DiPasquale, associate professor of English

Plays to be seen are Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, Midsummer Night's Dream, and Othello; Our Town, by Thornton Wilder, and a 2,000 year old Indian classic, The Clay Cart.

Read more about this trip and register using our form.

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Upper Missouri River Canoe Trip in Montana
 
SAVE THE DATES!!!
August 17-22, 2008
Upper Missouri River, Montana, canoe expedition
with Don Snow, senior lecturer in environmental humanities.
 
This canoe adventure in Montana covers the most dramatic 108 miles of the Upper Missouri River National Monument. Begin your float by exploring the 48 mile White Cliffs section. Further downstream beyond the horizon, experience the solitude of the Badlands. Here beaver thrive, pelicans trace the valley rims, and bighorn sheep may wander into camp. Hikes will provide additional opportunity for wildlife viewing, bird-watching, the discovery of flora unique to the area and incredible photography potential. See the Missouri as Lewis and Clark did, listen to stories and learn local history from Whitman's Montana expert, and sleep under the stars on this exciting 6-day wilderness voyage. Most camping equipment is supplied; you will have a choice of large 14-passenger voyageur canoes, standard canoes, or kayaks.

$1375 per person; includes equipment, guides, and meals.
View our Upper Missouri River Canoe Expedition information page.
 
 
Sea Kayaking Costa Rica 2008  
 
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November 23-30, 2008
Sea Kayaking Costa Rica
with Paul Yancey, professor of biology.

After an exhilarating day rafting a Costa Rican jungle river, you’ll spend a morning at La Selva biological station, one of the most important rainforest research areas in the world. Then head for the coast to camp on a white sand beach backed by tropical forest. Spend the days enjoying the variety of coastal wildlife from your kayak - paddling to Las Islas Tortugas and a natural rock arch formed by the sea, surf kayaking, and drifting through a mangrove estuary inhabited by numerous species of birds and colorful crabs. This tropical paradise is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the clear emerald green sea and native wildlife. Spend the evenings stargazing, crab hunting and simply enjoying conversation and the tranquility of forest and sea. Professor Yancey will share his expertise on the flora and fauna of the area.

$2675 per person, double occupancy; single $3425. Includes four lodge and hotel nights, three nights camping, equipment, guides, and most meals.

2008 Costa Rica Itinerary


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  Close Encounters of the Wild Kind, Whitman  goes on safari in Africa 

SAVE THE DATES!!!
January 2-14, 2009
Close Encounters of the Wild Kind - African Safari
with Delbert Hutchison, associate professor of biology.

Visit the birthplace of our species, camp in the African bush, and experience the greatest concentration of wildlife in the world with Delbert Hutchison, associate professor of biology. Sleep in tents, bush lodges, and at an organic coffee estate, take part in local cultures, and spend days among literally millions of animals as you wend your way through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanganire National Park, Olduvai Gorge, and other spectacular and legendary African sites. Safari vehicles provide all window seats and camera chargers; camps have no electricity so you're immersed in only the sounds of the bush.

Limited to 22 participants
$5690 per person, double occupancy. Includes accommodations, meals, guides, safari travel, admission fees where applicable. Optional sunrise balloon safari, $450. Non-refundable $500 deposit due September 4.

2009 African Safari Itinerary and Registration Form 


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For more information about Alumni Trips,
please call the Alumni Office
(509) 527-5167 or (800) 835-9448 ext. 1
or email Margaret.
 
Any income generated from participation in the Whitman College Alumni Association travel program is used to pay for the travel expenses of faculty and staff and the promotional costs associated with the travel program. 

Alumni Office
219 Marcus Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-5167 or (800) 835-9448 ext.1