Join us and experience the National Geographic Live series ...
As part of Overture Presents, this is your opportunity to meet National Geographic explorers as they share behind-the-scenes stories and stunning visuals that ignite curiosity and spark real-world impact. Enjoy pre-show trivia, an immersive stage presentation and interactive Q&A that brings our world closer than ever. Hot springs, volcanoes and other fiery portals to the Earth’s core have stoked fear and awe since the earliest humans. 
When geothermal scientist and National Geographic Explorer Andrés Alfonso Ruzo heard a family story about a river that boils, he decided to investigate. We go on assignment into the Peruvian jungle to find this one-of-a-kind place, document its source and meet the people who hold it sacred.
Schedule
(Times are approximate and subject to change)
Please arrive at departure site 15 minutes prior to departure.
| 10:00 a.m. |
Depart Verona Park and Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Depart Dutch Mill Park and Ride |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Return Dutch Milll Park and Ride
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Return Verona Park and Ride |
Verona Park and Ride
East side (Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)
Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow.
Cost
$50 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, meal, and gratuities.
Lunch
Lunch is being finalized and will be available soon
For insurance purposes, all travelers are required to complete the Verona Member Form (no charge) and Verona Trip Waiver Form annually. Please download forms here, complete, and bring to the bus on the day of the trip.
Please note that these forms must be completed annually. If you have traveled with us and completed the forms on a previous 2026 excursion, the forms are not needed.
Registration Details and Deadline
Register online. Mailed in reservations and checks are accepted. Registrations much be received no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Refund Policy
UWRA refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline. Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend. Refunds made by check.
Questions
Contact trip coordinator Sandi Haase at (sandi.haase@wisc.edu) or the UWRA office at 608-262-0641.
UW-Madison Retirement Association
21 N Park St, Room 7205
Madison WI 53715-1218
608-262-0641
retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu
