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HOT SPRINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA

Discovery of Mammoths-Woolly/Columbian: Preservation and Excavation

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While all of our learning adventures offer extraordinary value, our "Best Value" programs were rated by our participants themselves who thought their dollar went particularly far.
Love to learn in a small-group setting? This collection of programs has at most 10-24 participants.
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
Experience a true window to the past as you discover some of the most well-preserved and undisturbed mammoth fossils the world has ever known at the renowned Mammoth Site. According to Dr. Larry Agenbroad, "The Mammoth Site is truly a gift from nature, our inheritance held in trust for over 26,000 years." Scientists estimate that more than 100 mammoths have accumulated in this small area, and now you can study them for yourself!


Highlights

• Learn how to excavate, record and preserve fossil material with the help of expert bonebed and laboratory curators, geologists and paleontologists.
• Travel back in time as you explore the world-renowned Mammoth Site, the world’s largest mammoth research facility.
• Experience the hands-on thrill of working on an active paleontological dig site and help further the facility’s research efforts.

Activity Notes

Must be able to stand, bend, kneel and handle a small container of sediment while excavating in the bonebed (indoors) and participating in lab work (indoors). If you have physical limitations, the staff will help you find a location within the bonebed and lab that will work for you.

Date Notes
9/22/2013
The annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup will be Friday, September 27, 2013. For those who wish to stay after the program and attend this event, contact the provider after enrolling. For more information, google South Dakota Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Join over 12,000 people to watch the Park Staff and volunteer Cowboys and Cowgirls roundup 1,200 bison then sort, brand and check the physical health of the herd.

Coordinated by South Dakota and Regional Traveling Studies.


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5 nights of accommodations
14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
5 Expert-led lectures
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