Maintain historic buildings and restore artifacts at the site of a decisive Civil War battle. Return each day to cozy woodland cabins, tasty meals, and evening programs.

View amazing waterfalls cascading hundreds of feet from the sheer basalt walls of the Columbia River Gorge. Daily hikes take us through riotous wildflower displays and to views of Mts. Adams, Hood, St. Helens, and more. We will camp in a comfortable, developed campground. Good condition is required for 10-mile hikes with up to 2,000 feet of elevation gain.

May 23-June 4, 2013 Angeles Chapter, OC Sierra Singles
C/O: Ecuador- Andes to The Amazon: Thirteen day trip based at three Eco-Lodge Reserves in 5 different climate zones and one lodge in the Amazon jungle. The first lodge is just 20 miles from Quito where we will stay in an 18th century Spanish Hacienda, 10,000’, located in the High Barren Plains and Highland Rainforest. A few nights will be spent at a Hummingbird Sanctuary high in the Cloud Forest and another eco lodge in the Tropical Rainforest. Our days will be spent trekking to sacred waterfalls, panoramic views, some jungle trails, some trails follow in the same footsteps as the pre-Incans. On guided treks, we will learn about local culture, volcanology, anthropology, see incredible wildlife, exotic birds, tropical plants and flowers. Tours will also include Quito Indian Market and Cotopaxi Volcano National Park. Cotopaxi is the world’s highest active volcano 5,887 mts. On to the Amazon May 31, four days/three nights rainforest lodge owned and operated by the Sani Huarmi indigenous community. We will canoe the Rio Napo, guided hikes, impressive wildlife viewing, Pirannha fishing, blowgun practice. Amazon r/t flight, canoe transport, all food, guides included. Sierra Club Member cost $2985, Non member cost $3085 (payable Sierra Club) includes lodges (dbl. occup.some triples), ground transport, all meals, guides. Group international airfare extra. For itinerary, application, cancellation policy contact Leader: Donna Specht (714-963-6345, donnaspecht@juno.com), Co Leader: Ana Cadez (ana.cadez@bt-store.com

Our 170-mile journey along one of Germany's renowned long distance trails takes us through the lovely countryside of the province Franconia in northern Bavaria. Along the way, we will visit old castles, medieval towns and villages, and sample the tasty local cuisine and beers of the area's prolific microbreweries. Our trek ends with a tour of the historic sites and museums in Franconia's capital, the city of Nuremberg. We will stay in small country B&B inns with organized luggage transport.