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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.

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Page 1: Rockies Adventure 2009 Digging for Jurassic dinosaurs, rafting the Shoshone River, horseback riding in the Absaroka Range, spotting endangered wolves and

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Adventures to Planet EarthFun and Learning in Inspiring Places

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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

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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

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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

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What happens when?

Travel Packet arrives in May– Detailed day to day

itinerary– Official program

cap, field journal, photo credentials, luggage tag, T-shirt

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Earth Explore OnlinePDFs to download

Academic Credit Outline Fundraising Packet

Program Newsletters Student Application Health Form (spring)

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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

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Earth Explore AdventuresStudent application process - continued

Limited number of positions for each Adventure each season

Application can be mailed, faxed, or submitted online

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Hunter Peak Ranch Mountain guest ranch high in Yellowstone

ecosystem Games, cookouts, nature hikes Horseback trail ride through Absaroka

mountains

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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

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Mammoth Hot Springs In Yellowstone, we lodge at Mammoth Hot Springs cabins Nearby Hot Springs Terraces Wildlife hikes and viewing

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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

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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

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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

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Adventures in LearningBonding, friendship, experiential discovery

All activities highlight teamwork and supportive group learning

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Science, History and Western Discovery Rockies Adventure 2009