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Curriculum | Recess TWO TAKES ON ADVENTURE IN QUÉBEC Lachine Rapids Tours takes guests on a one-hour, high- speed boat ride around Montréal on the St. Lawrence River. The company offers jet boat excursions that take up to 140 passengers through the Lachine Rapids. Speed boat trips use smaller watercraft, and guests experience high-speed turns. jetboatingmontreal.com Hiking at Canyon Sainte-Anne Canyon Sainte-Anne is a natural attraction near Beaupré that offers beautiful scenery, hiking trails, a 60-meter zip line and climbing. The canyon’s cliffs are dotted with lookout points for excellent views of the Sainte-Anne-du-Nord River, and students can learn about native plants and animals as they hike and climb. canyonsa.qc.ca Student & Youth Groups around the world with CroisiEurope Worldwide River Cruises The only river cruise company that welcomes guests of all ages! FEATURES: · Europe's Largest River Cruise Line · Best All Inclusive Value · Unlimited Beverages · Superb French Cuisine · Free Wifi with use of complementary Samsung Galaxy tablet © Alain Bron For reservations call: 1 800 768-7232 or email: [email protected] www.croisieuroperivercruises.com 44 NTA Trip Planner for Student Travel Paddling on the Rogue River GOING ROGUE IN SOUTHWEST OREGON Located just north of the Oregon-California border, the city of Medford is a haven for nature lovers. The area’s mountains, lakes and rivers provide varying levels of adventure for visitors and residents alike. The Rogue River, which winds west from the Cascade Range to the Pacific Ocean, is a popular spot for student travelers. On-the- water options include jet boat rides, white- water rafting excursions and paddling tours. “Rafts for large families or personal kayaks are available for varying lengths of time, including overnight guided wilderness trips that include some of the best fresh foods southern Oregon has to offer,” says Sue Price, tour and public relations contractor for Travel Medford. Crater Lake National Park, reachable from Medford via motorcoach in about 90 minutes, offers a variety of tour options for school groups, such as boat tours, nature walks, backcountry hikes, bicycling and, in the winter months, snowshoeing tours and skiing. “The park is like no other place on Earth, as its deep blue water and sheer surrounding cliffs tell a story of a violent volcanic past,” adds Price. Rounding out the area’s outdoor hit list are hiking, biking and zip lining, as well as additional water-based activities at Emigrant Lake, Howard Prairie Lake and Willow Lake. “You can plan a day’s trip to Crater Lake National Park or go rafting on the Rogue River and then head back to Medford for more fun in the evening,” says Price. Contact Price at suep@travelmedford. org or go to travelmedford.org/groups to view sample itineraries based on themes including West Coast adventure, the arts, culinary and local culture. Two outfitters in Québec offer student travelers adrenaline- fueled activities that showcase the natural beauty that’s found across the province.