CRAFTED BY TAUCK &
Ken Burns
1. ARRIVE SAN FRANCISCO Tour begins: The Westin St. Francis, 6:30 PM. A transfer is included from San Francisco International Airport to The Westin St. Francis, the elegant “Grand Dame” of Union Square, close to the city’s main attractions – with a cable car stop at the front door. Join us this evening for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Meals D
2. MUIR WOODS AND THE PRESIDIO This morning, a short drive from the city finds you under the green canopy of Muir Woods, a coastal redwood forest preserved as a national monument. These towering ancient trees, some 20 stories high, are among the last remnants of a fog-shrouded primeval forest that once blanketed the northern coast. A self-guided tour along its winding walkways takes you through a shaded, misty world of slanted cathedral light, dense flora, and tranquil running streams – a place to feel the awesome power (and silence) of some of the tallest living things on the planet. Collect your thoughts on the return trip to the city, stopping at the Presidio, a former Army base, now a national park. Lunch at the Presidio Social Club, in a setting rich with history; the restaurant was once a barracks for soldiers returning from the Spanish American War. The base was also home to the “Buffalo Soldiers,” the African-American cavalry troops who earned their fighting reputation in the Indian Wars. Take a guided tour of the base, whose historic buildings ramble over a beautifully landscaped point with gorgeous views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. From here, it’s a short ride to the Embarcadero and the city’s iconic Ferry Terminal Building, where an array of gourmet cafes, artisan
Special Experiences
View filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan that tell the stories of the history and ideals of the people behind the creation and preservation of the national parks
MULTIPLE NATIONAL PARKS! Explore Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon national parks, from the famed Giant Sequoias and redwoods to mountains, lush forests, amazing waterfalls...
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! Hear the personal stories of a Buffalo Soldier as he relates the forgotten role of African-American cavalrymen in the history of the parks
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy coffee and cordials with “John Muir” as the “Father of National Parks” shares stories of his extraordinary life and work in the wilds of California
Discover the night sky over Sequoia National Park as a naturalist guides you through the spectacular constellations that are visible in the absence of “light pollution”
17 meals (7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners); airport transfers as noted; service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
Ken and Dayton have a gift for identifying and drawing out local experts who share their knowledge, their experiences, and their passions with guests, many of whom brought unique insights and perspectives to The National Parks: America’s Best Idea:
Lee Stetson (John Muir) Lecturer / Actor
Actor Lee Stetson has portrayed John Muir on stage in one-person shows since 1983, before thousands of visitors to Yosemite and in PBS documentaries including The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.
Shelton Johnson NPS Ranger / Lecturer
His accomplishments and talents, in addition to his acclaimed National Park service, include writing, poetry and amazing storytelling. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his educational work on the “Buffalo Soldiers.”
Bill Tweed Lecturer / Guide / Naturalist
Experience the powerful presence of giant redwoods in Muir Woods, a refuge for wildlife and city dwellers alike
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 8 -00 788-7885
A retired Chief Naturalist for the National Park Service at Kings Canyon and Sequoia, Bill Tweed also has a Ph.D. in history and is the author of several books on the parks and the Big Trees of Mariposa.
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