Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Adventure
Hiking to waterfalls with Teton Science School naturalists, rafting the wild Snake River, horseback riding in the Teton Range, spotting endangered wolves and grizzly on a wildlife safari in Yellowstone, going behind the scenes at Old Faithful and Yellowstone Falls.
Hiking to waterfalls with Teton Science School naturalists, rafting the wild Snake River, horseback riding in the Teton Range, spotting endangered wolves and grizzly on a wildlife safari in Yellowstone, going behind the scenes at Old Faithful and Yellowstone Falls.
Earth Explore Tetons and Yellowstone Quick Facts
8 day program Active and Educational Hosted by Teton
Science School 3 meals a day 2 expert naturalist
guides On-site resource
experts Group size 20-30 1 adult to 5-6 students Students 2-3 to a room Academic Credit Opptys
Tetons and Yellowstone Itinerary
Our route takes through the heart of the Rockies. Our journey takes us behind the scenes at Old Faithful in Yellowstone, and on wildlife safaris with experts in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. We raft the wild and beautiful Snake River, canoe on a high mountain lake, camp out in Yellowstone, and take to mountain trails
on horseback to explore Grand Teton National Park.
Brief Highlights of Program The Grand Tetons -
Hikes to mountain lakes and waterfalls with Teton Science School
Rafting the Snake River and spotting wildlife
Canoeing high in Grand Teton National Park and studying the Yellowstone Ecosystem
Brief Highlights page 2
Yellowstone Wildlife Safari in Lamar Valley Behind the scenes at Old Faithful; geysers and volcanology Horseback ride in Grand Teton National Park Soar over Jackson Hole on aerial tram ride to 10,450 feet
Brief Highlights page 3 Exploration of Grand
Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake, and Mammoth Hot Springs
Camping under the stars at Madison in Yellowstone
Naturalist led discussions, hikes, and teambuilding activities throughout the trip
The Earth Explore FoundationYour Planet. Discover it. Protect it.
EEF has sponsored Teacher-led educational programs since 1995
Founded by teachers and outdoor educators
Mission is to encourage learning in the outdoor classroom - science and cultures
More than 5 thousand students from 35 states have participated
The EE Foundation is a not for profit, mission-based educational organization
All programs can offer credit at HS and College levels
Adventures to Planet EarthFun and Learning in Inspiring Places
Just the Facts-Earth Explore Parents, students and teacher know
one another Low adult/student ratio Credit opportunities- always hands-
on World’s finest partner organizations An ideal mix of learning and fun
adventure
Preparation Meetings get students ready for the trip
Programs are mission based, emphasizing real world learning and student-nature and cultural connections Not just a Student “Tour”
Study the Earth; its environments, history, people and cultures, through fun hands-on exploration
Create enduring connections with the natural world Encourage young people to develop skills and self
confidence
What happens when?
Groups form/students enroll August through January
All Adventures usually full by late January Teacher conducts preparation sessions in late winter through the spring
Usually 3-4 two hour get-togethers Student receives the Naturalist newsletter
quarterly, and program Adventure Guide
What happens when? Travel Packet
arrives in May– Detailed day to day
itinerary customized for each group
– Official program cap, field journal, photo credentials, luggage tags, and T-shirt
– Quarterly program newsletters and Adventure Guide provide packing lists and credit information
Earth Explore Online
PDFs available Academic Credit
Outline Fundraising Packet Program Flyers and
Brochures
Program Newsletters Student Application Health Form (spring)
Earth Explore AdventuresStudent application process
Applications accepted until local group is full, then waitlist is begun
If student is not known to teacher, interview is required
Students can invite friends or siblings, subject to space available and interview
Application requires deposit of $400
Earth Explore AdventuresStudent application process - continued
Limited number of spaces for each Adventure each season
Space is allotted on a first come, first served basis
Application can be mailed, faxed, or submitted online - most now apply online
Lead teacher will have materials or they can be requested from the National Office, or downloaded online
Tetons and Yellowstone Adventure What’s Included - What’s Not
All program activities/instruction All meals (3 per day) All accommodations 2 Travel Manager/Naturalist Guides
per group On site resource experts Chaperoning by students’ own
teachers Program accident insurance Travel items including cap, t-shirt,
journal, luggage tags Academic credit tuition - HS Option for college credit
Included
Program airfare - Earth Explore arranges this for the group
Items of a strictly personal nature (for example souvenirs)
Not Included
Yellowstone and Tetons - Travel Details
Groups are met at Jackson Hole airport and stay on campus of the Teton Science School in Jackson
Groups are accompanied at all times by 1-2 naturalist guides and travel managers Two days of camping (all equipment provided) in spectacular setting in Yellowstone
National Park Students wear program credentials during official activities, and when directed by
Leaders
Accommodations at Jackson Campus of Teton Science School Canoeing in the Tetons - Learn about how the Tetons were formed, glacial sculpting, and the
biomes of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzly and elk spotting with scopes in Jackson Hole Valley
Yellowstone and Tetons - In Pictures
Tetons - Views
Snake River Adventure
Rafting of wild and historic Snake River in Jackson Hole
Viewing of elk, beaver, moose and other wildlife
Tetons by Horseback Scenic trail ride in Grand Teton National
Park, at foot of Teton Range Expert guides discuss mountain ecology,
glaciation and Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the continental U.S.
Incredible views and scenery
Tetons to Yellowstone Aerial tram to 10,450 ft for views of Jackson
Hole and Teton Range Transfer to Yellowstone Lake and Old
Faithful Geyser Programs on Volcanics, Geysers and other
geothermal features of Yellowstone
Yellowstone Expedition
Spotting endangered bison, wolves and grizzly in Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley
Use of scopes for close-up observation Topics include wolf reintroduction
program and bison and grizzly biomes
Bison viewing-Lamar Valley
Mammoth Hot Springs Exploration of Mammoth Terraces with
expert guides Camping at nearby Madison, along the
Madison River Visit to Wolf and Grizzly Discovery Center
Old Faithful and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River
Expert led program on park geysers including Old Faithful Discussions of Parks history, geology, unique wildlife, and geothermal features Highlights include Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone Falls, Fishing Bridge
At Old Faithful
Old Faithful The heart of Yellowstone Behind the scenes guided program at Old Faithful
and Upper Geyser Basin Learn about geothermal features including geysers,
mudpots, hot springs, and fumaroles from the experts
Use infared instruments to test temperature of hot springs
Upper Geyser Basin
Yellowstone called the “Sarengetti” of North America due to similarities with African region noted for wildlife. Largest intact ecosystem in the continental United States, and most important.
Yellowstone’s WildlifeThe Sarengetti of North America
Adventures in Learning
Bonding, friendship, experiential discovery Earth Explore Foundation
programs emphasize learning while providing opportunities for enhanced personal skills and confidence building
Science, History and Adventure Earth Explore Grand Tetons and Yellowstone