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Death Valley, Yosemite and the Great Parks of California

– Experience the diverse wonders of four West Coast national parks accompanied by an Orbridge Expedition Leader.
– Observe terrestrial and celestial spectacles in Death Valley National Park.
– Visit Badwater Basin, an otherworldly landscape of crinkly salt flats, and enjoy pristine views of thousands of stars in the nighttime sky.
– Honor and preserve the memory of thousands of Japanese Americans who faced internment during World War II at Manzanar National Historic Site.
– Delight in exploration of Yosemite National Park, a varied landscape supporting more than 400 species of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
– Spend time at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks that are teeming with endless natural features, including General Sherman—a giant sequoia tree soaring 275 feet into the blue Sierra sky.

– Experience the diverse wonders of four West Coast national parks accompanied by an Orbridge Expedition Leader.
– Observe terrestrial and celestial spectacles in Death Valley National Park.
– Visit Badwater Basin, an otherworldly landscape of crinkly salt flats, and enjoy pristine views of thousands of stars in the nighttime sky.
– Honor and preserve the memory of thousands of Japanese Americans who faced internment during World War II at Manzanar National Historic Site.
– Delight in exploration of Yosemite National Park, a varied landscape supporting more than 400 species of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
– Spend time at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks that are teeming with endless natural features, including General Sherman—a giant sequoia tree soaring 275 feet into the blue Sierra sky.

By participating in an Alumni Association of the University of Michigan travel trip, you have stated that the Alumni Association has the exclusive right to use video and other visual/audio portrayals of You or Your likeness taken during Your trip in any medium of any nature whatsoever for any purpose, including advertising or promoting the services of the trip without any compensation being paid to You. Any such portrayal or likeness shall be the exclusive property of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan.

(8 days)
Starting price: $4,695
Deposit per person: $850
Final Payment Due Date:
July 1, 2023
North & Central America
Orbridge
Type: Land, Family-Friendly
You will be directed to the Orbridge partner site to complete your online booking.
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