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Walla Walla Wine Trail Tour<br />

(Sacajawea State Park, Washington)<br />

Explore the Walla Walla Wine Trail and experience<br />

some of the best wines of the Pacific Northwest.<br />

Often referred to as the Napa of the North, Walla<br />

Walla offers the ideal climate for several vintages.<br />

This region has been known to produce awardwinning<br />

Merlots, Cabernet Sauvignons, Syrahs,<br />

Viogniers and more.<br />

Manhattan Project: The Hanford Site<br />

(Sacajawea State Park, Washington)<br />

The history of the top secret Manhattan Project that<br />

led to the development of nuclear energy and its uses<br />

is fascinating. Hanford Research Facility played an<br />

integral role in the Manhattan Project. Its B-Reactor<br />

was the first large-scale plutonium production reactor<br />

in the world. Exploring the abandoned facilities, you<br />

can picture the men and women who walked the<br />

halls – unquestioningly doing their duties, knowing<br />

little about the true purpose of their work and its<br />

shocking power.<br />

Hells Canyon Jet Boat Experience<br />

(Clarkston, Washington)<br />

Board a comfortable and nimble jet boat to enjoy the<br />

scenery and wildlife out of reach to a larger vessel.<br />

Your four-hour guided tour of Snake River includes<br />

safely navigating class three rapids, scenic views and<br />

likely wildlife sightings along the way. Just sit back<br />

and enjoy the ride! Stops include Hells Gate State<br />

Park and the Garden Creek Ranch where guests can<br />

enjoy some coffee and a snack in one of the most<br />

picturesque settings in the country.<br />

Near Nature. Near Perfect. (Spokane, Washington –<br />

Pre- or Post-Voyage from Clarkston, Washington)<br />

Spokane was once a small settlement sustained by the<br />

fur trade on the Oregon Trail. Today, it has grown<br />

into a beautiful city with the perfect combination of<br />

history, modern influences and natural beauty. Enjoy<br />

a guided tour of the city en route to Riverfront Park,<br />

the site of Expo ’74, a World’s Fair event. The 145-<br />

foot spire and webbed frame of the World’s Fair US<br />

Pavilion tent remains the defining feature of the park.<br />

The Clocktower on Havermale Island is a reminder<br />

of the Great Northern Railroad Depot and the golden<br />

age of trains. All of the history and beauty of this<br />

urban park will be revealed on a guided walking tour.<br />

Vino with a View (The Dalles, Oregon)<br />

Not just for oenophiles, Maryhill Museum of Art<br />

& Winery offers a variety of fine art and beautiful<br />

scenic vistas in addition to world-class wine. The<br />

Maryhill Complex is ideally situated on a hillside in<br />

Washington’s wine country overlooking vineyards and<br />

the arid plains beyond. The Museum’s art collections<br />

are quite eclectic, with pieces ranging from <strong>Queen</strong><br />

Marie of Romania’s crown to <strong>American</strong> Classical<br />

Realism paintings. After browsing the Museum,<br />

it’s time to sit back, relax and take in the incredible<br />

countryside with your favorite variety of vino.<br />

*Tours require varying levels of physical activity. Call for details.<br />

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