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Join us for Tawonga’s longest-running Quest (over 20 years!) The perfect balance of thrill time and chill time, this Quest makes its way up through Northern California’s redwoods and mountains, then breaks into Southern Oregon for underground cave tours, the Ashland Shakespeare festival, and swimming in the extinct volcano, Crater Lake. Back in California, hop on bikes for introductory mountain biking and into inflatable boats for a 3-day, overnight white water rafting adventure!

Note: You must be able to ride a bike to go on this Quest.

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NOTE: The following is a synopsis of what this trip will look like. Exact dates and details may change slightly.

SUNDAY
Arrive at the Presidio to meet your new friends. Spend the afternoon at the beach and begin getting to know each other.

MONDAY & TUESDAY
Get your wheels and hit the trail for an awesome couple of days Mountain Biking! Enjoy all level of routes around Popint Reyes National Seashore.

WEDNESDAY thru FRIDAY
Continue Northward and find a true national treasure in the great old growth Redwood forest. Rise up early to play in the tidal zone at the beach, and retreat to the cool , lush world of 300 foot trees for the afternoon.

FRIDAY
Celebrate Shabbat

SATURDAY
Go underground at the Orgeon Caves. Bring your camera and your flashlight for this guided tour of subterranean beauty. Celebrate Havdallah as we say goodbye to Shabbat.

SUNDAY
Visit the friendly town of Ashland for the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where you'll see a play in the open-air Elizabethan theater.

MONDAY
Head to Crater Lake National Park and go for a swim in a lake inside a volcano! MAIL!

TUESDAY
Enjoy this mellow day together and get psyched for rafting tomorrow! Spend a happy night in Happy Camp.

WEDNESDAY thru FRIDAY
Get ready for three exciting days rafting on the Klamath River! Join professional guides as you shoot through rapids with names like "Dragon's Tooth". You're in for a great adventure! Wind down with the group as we celebrate Shabbat in the great outdoors.

SATURDAY
Welcome back to dry land! Now strap on your boots, load your packs, and grab your camera for your next great adventure! And don't forget that we have a special Havdallah together tonight.

SUNDAY thru WEDNESDAY
Start your incredible backpacking journey, carrying everything you will need for the next few days! Swim in clear mountain streams and lakes, lookout for wildlife, and sleep under the stars. Don't forget to bring your camera for those breath-taking views!

THURSDAY
One last day at the beach together and then head to the Bay Area for a final banquet and reunite with your family.