{"id":74,"date":"2017-11-02T18:39:29","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T18:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/economic-policy-institute\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2026-02-02T20:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:29:08","slug":"lifelong-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/economic-policy-institute\/lifelong-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifelong Learning through Road Scholar-Archived"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAU Road Scholar<\/h1>\n

Lifelong learning on the Colorado Plateau\u2014and beyond<\/h2>\n

Boston-based Road Scholar is the world leader in educational travel for older adults\u2013 a true university of the world \u2013 offering 5,500 extraordinary learning adventures in 150 countries and 50 states. Part of Northern Arizona University\u2019s School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, NAU Road Scholar offers learning adventures all over the desert Southwest, serving more than 4,000 participants per year.<\/p>\n

We are a diverse community of knowledge seekers and explorers, united in the belief that lifelong learning is a vital part of overall wellbeing. We believe in living life to the fullest at every age \u2014 by meeting new people, touching history where it happened, and delving deep into the cultures and landscapes of the Colorado Plateau and beyond. Join us as our renowned experts provide experiential learning opportunities that change lives.<\/p>\n

Explore our educational adventures!<\/h2>\n\n\n \n \n \nRoad Scholar Programs offered by Northern Arizona University \n<\/span>\n <\/span>\n \"Road\n <\/span>\n <\/a><\/span>\n\n

In the American Southwest, a saguaro cactus stands sentry over a desert jackrabbit. An abandoned cliff dwelling is a reminder of Native American heritage. At sunset, the red-rock landscape glows as if plugged in. Led by expert instructors and leaders affiliated with Northern Arizona University, be immersed in history, culture, and geography as you discover this idyllic region\u2019s national parks, urban centers, and off-the-beaten-path locales by foot, rail, raft, coach, and camera.<\/p>\n\n

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Resources<\/h3>\n

Use these helpful links and downloadable forms as resources for learning adventures offered by NAU Road Scholar\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n

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Official National Park & Monument Sites Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Canyon de Chelly National Monument<\/a>
\nChaco Culture National Historic Park<\/a>
\nDeath Valley National Park<\/a>
\nGlen Canyon National Recreation Area<\/a>
\nGrand Canyon National Park<\/a>
\nJoshua Tree National<\/a>
\nMesa Verde National Park<\/a>
\n<\/a>Montezuma Castle National Monument<\/a>
\n<\/a>Monument Valley Tribal Park<\/a>
\nOrgan Pipe Cactus National Monument<\/a>
\nSaguaro National Park<\/a>
\nSunset Crater National Monument<\/a>
\n<\/a>Tuzigoot National Monument<\/a>
\nVermilion Cliffs National Monument<\/a>
\n<\/a>Walnut Canyon National Monument<\/a>
\n<\/a>Wupatki National Monument<\/a>
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Arizona Raft Adventures<\/a>
\nCameron Trading Post<\/a>
\nDesert Botanical Garden<\/a>
\nGrand Canyon Imax Theatre<\/a>
\nHeard Museum<\/a>
\nHopi Reservation<\/a>
\nKen and Lyn Mikell: Traditional Music<\/a>
\nLake Powell<\/a>
\nLowell Observatory<\/a>
\nMuseum of Northern Arizona<\/a>
\nNavajo Reservation<\/a>
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Flagstaff Visitor Information<\/a>
\nGrand Canyon tours and hotels<\/a>
\nSedona Visitor Information<\/a>
\nPhoenix Visitor Information<\/a>
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Contact Us<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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RoadScholar​@nau.edu<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n
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877-426-8056<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n

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We invite you to learn more!<\/h4>\n