Family - Sierra club Family Trips

Sierra, Jan, 2000

Teach your children the fun of outdoor living in some of North America's most enchanting wilderness areas. Sierra Club Family Trips create a cooperative atmosphere where everyone shares camp chores, outdoor skills, and knowledge about plants, animals, and ecology. On some trips, you drive to your campsite or lodge; on some, pack animals transport food and equipment from trailhead to camp; and on others, there is backpacking or rafting adventure.

KEEP IN MIND:

Difficulty levels and age vary. We welcome single parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles in addition to two-parent families. Trip deposits are per person, not per family. Child prices apply to ages 16 and under. All adults (18 and over) must be Sierra Club members.

Canyon Country Family Raft Adventure, San Juan River, Glen Canyon Recreation Area, Utah. June 15-18. See the Raft section on page 96 for more information. Leader: Tim Wernette. Price: adult $770, child $660; Dep: $100. [00271A]

Acadia Park Family Base Camp, Maine. June 17-24. Explore tidepools and shorelines; watch birds; view wildflowers; touch sea cucumbers, sea stars, and lobsters; eat lobsters; hike up mountains and along the shore; swim; enjoy camping and van transportation. There's optional biking on the carriage roads, kayaking or canoeing, or watching whales and seals. This trip is ideal for families new to camping--parents, grandparents, and childrens ages 4-10. Leaders: Otto and Vivian Spielbichler. Price: adult $595, child $495; Dep: adult $100, child $50. [00210A]

Canyon Country Family Raft Adventure, San Juan River, Glen Canyon Recreation Area, Utah. June 18-21. See the Raft section on page 96 for more information. Leaden Tony Strano. Price: adult $770, child $660; Dep: $100. [00272A]

Sitka Family Base Camp, Tongass Forest, Alaska. June 18-27. See the Alaska section on page 64 for more information. Leaders: Dave and Sarah Gordon. Price: adult $1,095, child $995; Dep: adult $200, child $100. [00024A]

Knight Island Family Kayak Trip, Chugach Forest, Alaska. June 20-27. See the Alaska section on page 65 for more information. Leaders: Mike MacFadyen and Sharon Vaissiere. Price: adult $1,295, child $1,095; Dep: $200. [00027A]

Lost Coast Environmental Wilderness Trip, California. June 24-30. The Lost Coast contains the most remote coastal wilderness in California. Part of the Kings Range, this region features nearly 30 miles of roadless coast, forests plunging to the sea, creeks and spectacular beaches, bald eagles, and bears. Join us for a trip dedicated to environmental education, gourmet meals, and hiking. We'll stay at a beautiful home on the beach with a hot tub. Ages 8 and older. Leaders: Becky Lynch and Susanne George. Price: adult $850, child $740; Dep: $100. [00211A]

Under Hawaiian Stars Family Trip, Big Island. June 24-July 3. See the Hawaii section on page 85 for more information. Leaders: Karen and Stan Johnsen. Price: adult $1,195, child $995; Dep: adult $200, child $100. [00421A]

Canyon Country Family Raft Adventure, San Juan River, Glen Canyon Recreation Area, Utah. June 26-30. See the Raft section on page 96 for more information. Leader: Steve Burns. Price: adult $880, child $770; Dep: $100. [00274A]

Stehekin Valley Family Trip, North Cascades Park, Washington. July 2-8. Families will enjoy the seclusion and grandeur of Stehekin Valley. This historically rich alpine area is reached by traveling the 50-mile length of Lake Chelan by ferry. Dayhikes on scenic trails of varying difficulty are suitable for children five and older. The Courtney Ranch provides rustic lodging and delicious family-style meals. Leaden July Green. Price: adult $850, child $680; Dep: $100. [00212A]

Dinosaur Monument Family Raft Adventure, Utah. July 6-9. See the Raft section on page 97 for more information. Leaden Jacquie Kramer Price: adult $770, child $660; Dep: $100. [00278A]

"Outlaw Trail" Family Raft Adventure, Green River, Utah. July 10-14. See the Raft section on page 98 for more information Leader Gary Inouye Price: adult $930, child $820; Dep: $100. [00280A]

Rio Grande Forest Multi-Generational Service Trip, Colorado. July 15-23. See the Service section on page 101 for more information. Leader: Michael Burton. Cook: Mark Winn. Price: adult $345, child $245: Dep: $50. [00312A]

Thousand Islands Family Adventure, New York. July 16-22. A domestic trip with international flavor, the Thousand Islands region covers upstate New York and Ontario, Canada. We'll combine canoeing, cycling, and horseback riding with tours of a 17th-century castle. This base camp trip will offer the whole family (7 and older) education and adventure. We'll be hiking through the Wellsley Wildlife Sanctuary and even venture into the Adirondacks. Leaders: Michael and Randi Rothmel. Price: adult $630, child $530; Dep: $100. [00213A]

Dinosaur Monument Family Raft Adventure, Utah. July 21-24. See the Raft section on page 98 for more information. Leaden Dennis O'Connor. Price: adult $770, child $660; Dep: $100. [00281A]

Yosemite Headwaters Family Backpack, Hoover Wilderness and Yosemite Park, California. July 23-29. Glaciated granite and green flowery meadows, trout fishing and swimming, sunbathing and an easy but spectacular peak climb--welcome to family backpacking! Sparkling Peeler Lake (9,500 feet), our destination, straddles the Sierra Crest with grand views into Yosemite National Park and up to Sawtooth Ridge and Matterhorn Peak. Experienced backpackers with strong children, ages 9 to 12, will enjoy this 24-mile loop. (Rated L). Leaders: David and Frances Reneau. Price: adult $415, child $325; Dep: $50. [00214A]