Travel lectures: Colorado River, Yemen and more, Feb. 17-23

TRAVEL

Workshop

Angel Castellanos will present “Travel Smart,” offering up-to-date info on sightseeing and travel planning, airport do’s and don’ts, and packing tips and tricks.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Saturday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.

MT. WHITNEY

Workshop

Interested in discovering what the highest peak in the lower 48 has to offer? Come to this class and learn the details of the permit process and how to get ready for your trip.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave., and Thursday at the REI store n Rancho Cucamonga, 12218 Foothill Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (626) 447-1062 for Arcadia; (909) 646-8360 for Rancho Cucamonga.

EUROPE

Workshop

Hostelling International will conduct a workshop on exploring Europe by rail, including tips on Eurail passes, planning and budgeting.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday 2/20 at the REI store in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.,

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (310) 393-9913.

COLORADO RIVER

Presentation

Adventure traveler Bryan Brown will share his story about completing the first solo, unsupported descent of the entire 2,400-mile Colorado River watershed in September 2013.

When, where: 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Adventure 16 store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 473-4574.

CULTURAL HISTORY

Field class

Participants will see Native Peoples’ rock carvings and paintings in their original settings and learn about their places of habitation.

When, where: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Feb. 23 at Pilot Travel Center, North Palm Springs. This class will carpool from the Coachella Valley to Corn Springs in the Salton Sea area and end in Idlyllwild.

Admission, info: $60. (760) 367-5535.

YEMEN

Presentation

Travel writer and photographer Wendy Windebank will discuss “Yemen: Arabia’s Hidden Treasure.” When, where: Noon, Feb. 23 at India’s Tandoori, 5468 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

Admission, info: $18.50 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to Odette Ricassa at (323) 578-3601.

Please email announcements at least three weeks before the event to travel@latimes.com.