Bus Tour: Duluth Fall Colors w/ Gil Dignen

Join us this October to see (and photograph if you want) the spectacular fall colors around Duluth!

Tour includes 4 guided photo shoots over our two-day trip. Weather permitting an optional Saturday evening shoot of the lighted aerial lift bridge.

Bring your digital camrera or cell phones (cell phones with advanced quality.will result in better distance photos)

Gil Dignan, resident Mpls Community Ed photography instructor for over 30 years, will be on the bus with us. As we head north,  Gil will lead a class reviewing the settings on your phone, offer pro tips and share photo ideas.

Our group will stay overnight at the Hampton Inn Canal Park.

Price includes 4 Guided Photo Shoots,, Motorcoach Bus, 1 Night Lodging at Hampton Inn Canal Park, Coffee and Rolls Sat. am at Tobies in Hinkley, 2 Light Lunches, Sun am Breakfast at Hotel & Photography Guide on the bus.

On Your Own: One Dinner in Canal Park area.

TIME:   

6:45 am Board Bus 

7:00 am Bus Departs Southwest High School

@ 7:00 pm @ Return to Southwest High School

PICK UP LOCATION: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 

NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after August 3rd. No refunds unless we can fill your spot from our waitlist.

NOTE: Final payment due August 3rd.

Final Payment Due: 60 Days Prior to Departure

Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy:

  • - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee
  • - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot)
  • - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot)
  • - 14 Days or Less: You may still transfer your reservation. No refunds. 

If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will notify you is a spot becomes available.

Katherine Bodger
Katherine Bodger

Community Education Coordinator

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