The United States is one of the wealthiest countries
on the planet, and yet so many groups of people – from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alaskan Arctic –
need assistance in their everyday lives. For 2009,
Rustic Pathways is proud to continue to expand
our domestic programs and positively impact
communities close to home. We now operate
exciting service and thrilling adventure programs
in New Orleans, San Francisco, and Alaska.
Contribute to rebuilding efforts in the Big Easy,
combat homelessness in the Bay Area, or build
better learning environments in the Alaskan
North. Those seeking action and adventure can
hike through the Alaskan wilderness and spot
bald eagles and humpback whales on a thrilling
two-week journey.
Join us right here in the United States for incredible
adventures and inspiring service!
bald eagles soar through crisp mountain air
Denali’s showpiece, Mt. McKinley, rises to great heights
humpback whales surge out of the North Pacific
caribou graze along alpine trails
this is Alaska - the heart of America’s great northern wilderness
long days and short nights
create timeless adventures
in this greatest of outdoor landscapes
mountain rivers rage through the pine forest nightscape
and you pause beneath the northern lights
led on to your arctic dreams
by an imagination
forever captured
in this majestic landscape
Earn up to 72 Community Service Hours
In conjunction with New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, students will help build a Musicians’ Village in a neighborhood that was destroyed by the storm. 80 brand new homes and a musical center are being built to enable displaced New Orleans musicians to return home and preserve their musical heritage. No construction experience is necessary to participate in this project. Just bring a desire to help and a sense of humor.more »
SPRING BREAK SERVICE PROJECT
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8 Days from
$1,095
6 Departure Dates available
Ages : 15 and up,
Earn up to 32 Community Service Hours
Rustic Pathways is proud to offer a spring break service program in New Orleans. Use spring break 2009 to help New Orleanians on their road to recovery. Many Hurricane Katrina evacuees are still scattered all around the United States or remain in government trailers. They want to return to New Orleans, to live, to work, to send their children to school, to be reunited with their friends and family, however, they need houses. Help them in their struggle to rebuild and return to the Big Easy! Be a part of the solution. more »
SERVICE BY THE BAY
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8 Days from
$1,395
4 Departure Date available
Ages : 16 and up,
Come discover the sights, shops, and sounds of San Francisco while you learn about long-term solutions in the fight against homelessness and contribute to invaluable service right here at home. This eye-opening opportunity will teach you about the myriad layers of concerns that poverty-stricken people must overcome. more »
INUPIAQ ESKIMO VILLAGE SERVICE
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8 Days from
$1,295
3 Departure Date available
Ages : 14-18
Welcome to the Arctic North, a beautiful region in Alaska’s northern wilderness that is home to some of the most welcoming people on the planet. The Inupiat live in the northern-most reaches of the world and are rarely visited by outsiders. This is your chance to learn first hand about their fascinating culture and lifestyle. You’ll participate in valuable community assistance projects, play spirited games of basketball, and make new friends along the way. We are proud to add this first-of-its-kind service adventure to our North American operations.more »
TRAIL OF THE CARIBOU
TOURING+ADVENTURE
15 Days from
$2,995
3 Departure Date available
Ages : 15-18
Icebergs break beneath clear blue skies, mountain goats climb along rocky hillsides, behemoth Humpback whales surge out of glacial bays and sea lions dive for fresh salmon Welcome to Alaska, a vast land of adventure and wilderness. Your two weeks here will be filled with an array of exciting experiences! Hike, whitewater raft, ice climb, and sea kayak your way through the majestic Alaskan wilderness.more »
YOUNG EXPLORERS: ALASKA
TOURING+ADVENTURE
8 Days from
$1,695
3 Departure Dates available
Ages : 13-15
Designed specifically for the young adventurer ready to get out and explore Alaska, this trip offers a taste of our high school adventures a little closer to home! Come discover wild Alaska in an action-packed week of adrenaline-pumping activities, educational wildlife encounters, and hands-on service meant to benefit the local communities and environments around you.more »
