rockies adventure 2009 digging for jurassic dinosaurs, rafting the shoshone river, horseback riding...
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Rockies Adventure 2009
Digging for Jurassic dinosaurs, rafting the Shoshone River, horseback riding in the Absaroka Range, spotting endangered wolves and grizzly in Yellowstone, and exploring the Grand Tetons with experts.
Digging for Jurassic dinosaurs, rafting the Shoshone River, horseback riding in the Absaroka Range, spotting endangered wolves and grizzly in Yellowstone, and exploring the Grand Tetons with experts.
Adventures to Planet EarthRockies Adventure 2009 Overview
8 day program First class hotel and
cabin accommodations
Large motorcoach Dynamic mix of
culture, history and science
Local resource experts and naturalist guides
Rockies Adventure Itinerary Our route takes through the heart of the Rockies. We explore
Western history, and go river rafting and dig for dinosaurs near Thermopolis Wyoming. 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.
Brief Highlights of Program Yellowstone’s Wonders-
Old Faithful, Yellowstone Falls, Endangered Species
Visit Canyon, Upper Geyser Basin, Lamar Valley and Mammoth Hot Springs
Expert naturalists of Yellowstone Institute
Brief Highlights page 2 Unearth dinosaur
fossils from Jurassic Era
Expert paleontologists guide the dig
Can keep fossil samples of plants
World’s largest mineral springs-water park with slides at Thermopolis
We raft the wild Shoshone River (class 1-gentle but fun)
Attend a night rodeo in Cody, Wyoming and learn frontier history at Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Stand in footsteps of Oregon Trail pioneers at Ft. Bridger
Brief Highlights page 3
Earth Explore FoundationAdventures to Planet Earth
Has sponsored Teacher-led educational programs since 1995
Founded by teachers and outdoor educators
Mission is to connect students with their planet, its history cultures and environments
More than 4 thousand students from 50 states have participated
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 become share what they’ve
learned with others
What happens when?
Groups form August through November All Adventures usually full by Holidays Teacher conducts preparation sessions in
late winter and spring Usually 4-6 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– Official program
cap, field journal, photo credentials, luggage tag, T-shirt
Earth Explore OnlinePDFs to download
Academic Credit Outline Fundraising Packet
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
Earth Explore AdventuresStudent application process - continued
Limited number of positions for each Adventure each season
Application can be mailed, faxed, or submitted online
Earth Explore Adventures Student application process - continued
Lead teacher will have materials or they can be requested from the National Office, or downloaded online
Friends or siblings can participate, if group has space
Our Rockies Adventure Begin in Salt Lake City with ROPES challenge course at University of Utah -fun and teambuilding Transfer to Jackson Hole and Teton Science School
Teton Science School
Wildlife viewing, naturalist hikes, discussions and campfire programs hosted by Teton Science School. Natural science, history and cultural past of Jackson Hole and the Grand Teton range.
Shoshone River Adventure
Rafting of red rock canyon of the Shoshone River with expert guides
Frontier history, geology of river formations, wildlife viewing, river thrills
Dinosaur Adventures Participate in dig in Jurassic fossil bed-
Morrison Formation of Wyoming Guided by paleontologists from the
Wyoming Dinosaur Center Fossil lab activities include casting and
fossil preparation Take home fossil sample and bone cast
Digging in fossil bed
Hunter Peak Ranch Mountain guest ranch high in Yellowstone
ecosystem Games, cookouts, nature hikes Horseback trail ride through Absaroka
mountains
Yellowstone Adventures Viewing of endangered bison, wolves and
grizzly in Lamar Valley and Tower Junction
Hikes and guided programs with naturalists of the Yellowstone Institute
Bison viewing-Lamar Valley
Mammoth Hot Springs In Yellowstone, we lodge at Mammoth Hot Springs cabins Nearby Hot Springs Terraces Wildlife hikes and viewing
Old Faithful and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Yellowstone Institute 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’s WildlifeThe Sarengetti of North America
Discovery of animals found in wild only in Yellowstone, including gray wolf, bison, moose and grizzly
Yellowstone Institute program of hands-on activities on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Adventures in LearningBonding, friendship, experiential discovery
All activities highlight teamwork and supportive group learning
Science, History and Western Discovery Rockies Adventure 2009