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Exploring Unusual Societies:
A Touch of History, A Taste of Utopia
May 2 - 8, 2010 7 days, 6 nights, 17 meals. "This has been the most thought-provoking, | Diane Van Wyngarden Iowa State Exploritas (641) 295-5757 dvw@iastate.edu ![]() |
Enjoy a personal visit with Old Order Amish inside their homes and barns; learn about their lifestyle and beliefs; see how they operate their kitchens and woodworking shops without electricity. Then cross the Mississippi River into Illinois to explore beautiful Nauvoo, home of the Mormons and lesser known Icarians. Back in Iowa, we are treated to a private peek inside the homes and domes of the Maharishi in Vedic City and an organic lunch at the Raj Resort, referred to as the "Mayo Clinic of natural healing." Discover the history and humor of the Amana Colonies from a noted colony historian and unveil the wonderfully rich true story that lies behind the restaurants and fudge shops that many people think of as the Amanas. As we return to Pella, Iowa, we enjoy a day of ethnic foods, dancing and parades at Pella's famous Tulip Festival and enjoy Pella's unique Dutch downtown and canal area. Savor themed dining, which encapsulate the study of the societies we learn about each day. This program begins and ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Upper Mississippi River Reflections:
Historic Towns, Trails and Tales Program number 14948 August 10 - 14, 2010
This August program begins and ends in Dubuque, Iowa. Its fewer days provide a less expensive option to experience the highlights of this program in a shorter time period. 5 days, 4 nights, 11 meals. September 12 - 18, 2010 and | |||||
September programs begin and end in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Learn about the Mighty Mississippi from regional experts as we travel the river and the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, exploring historic towns, seasonal foliage, migratory birds and local stories between Minnesota's Twin Cities and Galena, Illinois. River excursions include a seven-hour cruise on historic gingerbread riverboat; a half day chartered eco tour narrated by a towboat captain through locks and the Upper Mississippi Wildlife and Fish Refuge; and the personal stories by a commercial clammer on a large pontoon boat in the backwaters. Day trips include the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa; historical tour of Galena, Illinois; Pike's Peak State Park and spectacular scenic overlooks along the route. Overnight stops in the September programs include Onalaska, WI and Dubuque, IA. See Program Details. |
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NEW program now open for registration Missouri River Reflections:
A Ribbon of Legends Through Four States
Program number 18423 5 days, 4 nights, 11 meals
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The Missouri has a history like no other river. Explore this great waterway's legends as you travel the Loess Hills Scenic Byway into
Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. Meet a modern-day treasure hunter and his steamboat discovery in Kansas City; walk the brick streets of Omaha's Old Market;
fly through Amelia Earhart's home in Atchison, KS; and trot into Saint Joseph, MO, to see where the Pony Express began and Jesse James ended. Study Harry Truman's life in Independence,
descend to the underground rooms of historic Weston; and follow Lewis and Clark's footsteps to Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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