Yellowstone: The Great Caldera

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

Bring your Golden Age, Senior, or National Park pass for entry into Yellowstone National Park. If you enter Yellowstone National Park prior to the program start, you will need a park pass. You may purchase a pass at any National Park, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, or Forest Service site that charges an entrance or standard amenity fee. Those over 62 can get a Lifetime Senior Pass at these same sites. You may also obtain your pass by mail, for an additional fee. Please check the web site for more specific information http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm (under Senior Pass, click on application form for the application). You may also purchase a Lifetime Senior, Annual, or 7 day pass when entering the park. Please see http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm for more details.

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

If allergic to bee or insect stings, be sure to bring your bee sting kit as some destinations are isolated. Demands of high altitude travel are great. Program activities are moderately challenging. The elevation alone will increase the activity level before you engage in any physical activities. Each day you will enjoy moderate walking to explore some of Yellowstone’s many wonders. Should you have a history of altitude or respiratory difficulties, serious heart problems, or any medical conditions that might be exacerbated by the stresses of high elevations, take this into consideration before your trip. If you are unable to participate, or choose not to participate, you will miss important information and interpretation. In addition, falling behind during activities can put you at risk of possible wildlife encounters and/or winter exposure dangers. The academic components for this program are provided in the classroom, while traveling throughout the park during field days, and along the trails during outdoor activities.

Arrival day is on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Meet the group at Springhill Suites in Bozeman, Montana

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Bozeman, Montana at Springhill Suites

End of Trip: Program concludes on Day 6 following breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 8 miles .

Bozeman Montana

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 8 miles .

Bozeman Montana

The estimated travel time from the last location is 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 8 miles .

Arrival day is on 5/11/2026.

Meet the group at Springhill Suites in Bozeman, Montana.

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Bozeman, Montana at Springhill Suites.

End of Trip: Program concludes on Day 6 following breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..