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.

Bryce Canyon is famous for its otherworldly, unique geology: horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved into bizarre shapes called hoodoos. Hiking among them and under the canyon rim by day, we'll gaze through telescopes at 7,500 stars in the darkest sky in the United States by night. Carrying only light daypacks, we'll embark on up to 11.5-mile day hikes and return each night to a developed campground.

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