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Discovery of Mammoths-Woolly/Columbian: Preservation and Excavation

Program Number: 8925RJ
Start and End Dates:
5/20/2013 - 5/25/2013; 9/22/2013 - 9/27/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Hot Springs, South Dakota
Price starting at: $799.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Service Learning Activity Level: t (see description)
Meals: 14; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners    
Meal Options: Vegetarian    

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 Particulars

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 Specific Information

5-20-2013

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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.
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Coordinated by South Dakota and Regional Traveling Studies.




Hot Springs (South Dakota)

Hot Springs, known as the southern gateway to the Black Hills, was founded as a frontier health spa on the Fall River, and visitors continue to enjoy the region’s warm mineral waters and thermal pools. Located near the fascinating Mammoth Site archaeological dig, Hot Springs offers unique sandstone architecture and historic districts.
Accommodations
Comfortable hotel within walking distance of the site.

Road Scholar Instructors
These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur.
William Wilkins
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, William Justin Wilkins attended the University of Cincinnati, majoring in geology and biology. He presently is the In-Situ Bonebed Curator at The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, S.D. Justin is also a cartographer and the secondary educator at The Mammoth Site. He works under the leadership of the Site Director Dr. Larry Agenbroad.
 
Larry Agenbroad
Dr. Larry Agenbroad is principal investigator of the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, a death assemblage of Columbian mammoths (Mammuthus columbi) dating to 26,000 years ago. A principal investigator at other similar sites, Dr. Agenbroad was invited in 1999 to be the only American scientist on an international team to excavate and airlift a 23-ton block of permafrost containing the remains of a woolly mammoth, from the tundra of the Taimyr Peninsula in northern Siberia to an ice cave in Khatanga.
 
Marilyn Hovland
Marilyn Hovland is the director of South Dakota/Regional Traveling Studies, a not-for-profit educational organization based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Previously, she served as the senior project coordinator for Harvard University and South Dakota Cancer Research Project, and taught business and hospitality classes at National American University. Marilyn has planned, coordinated and instructed Road Scholar programs since 1999, and enjoys sharing her storytelling talents with participants.
 
Meals and Lodgings
   USA Stay Hotel & Suites
  Hot Springs, SD 5 nights
 USA Stay Hotel & Suites
Type: Hotel
  Description: New property opened in 2004. Outdoor area with benches for relaxing and viewing the scenery and is within walking distance of Mammoth Site.
  Contact info: 1401 Highway 18 Bypass
Hot Springs, SD 57747 USA
phone: 605-745-4411
web: www.stayusahotel.com
  Room amenities: Coffee-maker, hair dryer, iron, Internet access, & TV.
  Facility amenities: Expanded breakfast menu, hot tub, business center with Internet access, fitness room and elevator.
  Smoking allowed: No
  Elevators available: Yes
  Additional nights prior: Ranges from $89 - $139. You must call the hotel directly for reservations @ 605-745-4411. Tell them you will be with South Dakota/Regional Traveling Studies group and ask if the Road Scholar rates are available for your dates.
  Check in time: 3:00 PM
  Additional nights after: Ranges from $89 - $139. You must call the hotel directly for reservations @ 605-745-4411. Tell them you will be with South Dakota/Regional Traveling Studies group and ask if the Road Scholar rates are available for your dates.
  Check out time: 12:00 PM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
Hotel check in is at 3 PM. Road Scholar registration is at 3:45 PM in the hotel hospitality room. You will be staying at USA Stay Hotel & Suites that night.
  End of Program:
Program ends with continental breakfast available at hotel prior to independent departures. Check out by noon. You will be staying at USA Stay Hotel & Suites the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Participants must sign waiver before beginning work at The Mammoth Site bonebed and lab. Waivers will be available at orientation.
  Parking availability:
Parking available at no cost at the hotel the entire week. Rental cars available at Rapid City Regional Airport.
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Hot Springs, SD
  Nearest city or town:  Rapid City, SD
  Nearest highway: US Highway 79 and US Highway 18
  Nearest airport:  Rapid City Regional Airport
  From End of Program
  Location: Hot Springs, SD
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

To Hot Springs USA Stay Hotel & Suites

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Airport Express Shuttle
phone: 800-357-9998
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Current rates not available at this time. Contact airport shuttle for price information.
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

1 hour 15 minutes 
 

Distance:

 

55 miles
   

Reservations are not required from the airport to the hotel but it would be a good idea to call the shuttle and make an advanced reservation since it is 55 miles from Rapid City Regional Airport to the USA Stay Hotel and Suites, Hot Springs, SD. Reservations are required from the hotel back to the airport. If you prefer to rent a car, most major car rental do have a desk at Rapid City Regional Airport. Contact your favorite car rental agency for prices and availability.
 
Driving Directions
  South of Rapid City, SD or north from Chadron, NE Travel Highway SD 79 from Rapid City, SD (south) to Hot Springs and Highway 18 truck route, within the city limits of Hot Springs, SD. Travel Highway SD 79 to Hot Springs (north) from Chadron, NE and take the same truck route. Coming from Edgemont, SD (west), you are on Highway US 18 already.
Elevation Note: Most activities are at the 3,100 - 3,500 foot elevation.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule

Day 1: Arrival/Orientation/tour of Mammoth Site
(Monday, May 20)

Note: This afternoon's tour of The Mammoth Site requires walking to the site (approximately 6-7 blocks long with an up-slope hill going to The Mammoth Site). If you don't want to walk, a ride will be provided.
   
 Afternoon: The group will meet at 3:45 PM in the hotel hospitality room to walk to the Mammoth Site for an introduction tour (if you don't want to walk, a ride will be provided).
 Dinner: This evening's group dinner is at Woolly's across the street from the hotel.
 Evening: Meet your Road Scholar Director in the hotel hospitality room for a short welcome, orientation of the week and introductions.
   
Accommodations: USA Stay Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Excavate or Lab work at Mammoth Site//Evening Lecture
(Tuesday, May 21)

Note: 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.
   
 Breakfast: The expanded continental breakfast opens at 6:30 a.m. in the hotel hospitality room.
 Morning: Participants will split into two or three groups (depending on number of participants) for the excavation and lab work. World renown Dr. Larry Agenbroad (when his schedule allows) principal investigator of the site and/or Justin Wilkins, In-situ Bonebed Curator and Secondary Educator will provide excavation instruction and an overview of the bonebed before each group begins working as well as continuing supervision and instruction during the week. Lab director, Olga Potapova, oversees all aspects of the lab work. All groups will have equal time to work in the lab, the bonebed excavation site, molding and casting, and an exhibits walk/talk along with a mapping demonstration. The lab group will rotate their work in three major areas: Bone preparation, molding and casting, and screen picking bonebed sediments for small fauna, etc. In addition, Olga Potapova, Collections Curator and her assistants will also take you on a behind the scenes tour of the lab specimen storage area. The bonebed group will work up close and personal with the In-situ Bonebed Curator, Justin Wilkins, who will supervise and teach you excavation techniques to be used in the bonebed. Also interact with other experienced workers and volunteers during your excavation experience. Practice your excavation techniques as you help piece together life in the Ice Age. Fossil finds may be actual portions of the animal, such as bones, teeth, and shells; imprints of tracks and trails; or maybe replaced by minerals such as silica, iron and manganese. Excavation continues in the previously opened areas of the site both in lateral and vertical dimensions. Work begins at The Mammoth Site at 8:00 am.
 Lunch: Today you will be having lunch with The Mammoth Site Staff. It is a time for you to meet the people working behind the scenes and for them to interact with you, the working participants. Lunch will be served at the Mammoth Site.
 Afternoon: Participants will split into two or three groups (depending on number of participants) for the excavation and lab work. World renown Dr. Larry Agenbroad (when his schedule allows) principal investigator of the site and/or Justin Wilkins, In-situ Bonebed Curator will provide excavation instruction and an overview of the bonebed before each group begins working as well as continuing supervision and instruction during the week. Lab director, Olga Potapova, oversees all aspects of the lab work. All groups will have equal time to work in the lab, the bonebed excavation site, molding and casting, and an exhibits walk/talk along with a mapping demonstration. The lab group will rotate their work in three major areas: Bone preparation, molding and casting, and screen picking bonebed sediments for small fauna, etc. In addition, Olga Potapova, Collections Curator and her assistants will also take you on a behind the scenes tour of the lab specimen storage area. The bonebed group will work up close and personal with the In-situ Bonebed Curator, Justin Wilkins, who will supervise and teach you excavation techniques to be used in the bonebed. Also interact with other experienced workers and volunteers during your excavation experience. Practice your excavation techniques as you help piece together life in the Ice Age. Fossil finds may be actual portions of the animal, such as bones, teeth, and shells; imprints of tracks and trails; or maybe replaced by minerals such as silica, iron and manganese. Excavation continues in the previously opened areas of the site both in lateral and vertical dimensions. Work ends at The Mammoth Site at 4:00 pm.
 Dinner: Walk across the street from the hotel to Woolly's Grill for dinner tonight. You may eat there anytime between 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
 Evening: 6:30 pm. lecture in hotel hospitality room. Evening lecture topic: Geology of the Black Hills and surrounding areas by Justin Wilkins.
   
Accommodations: USA Stay Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Excavate or Lab work at Mammoth Site//Evening Lecture.
(Wednesday, May 22)

Note: 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.
   
 Breakfast: The continental breakfast opens at 6:30 am in the hotel hospitality room.
 Morning: Participants will split into two or three groups (depending on number of participants) for the excavation and lab work. World renown Dr. Larry Agenbroad (when his schedule allows) principal investigator of the site and/or Justin Wilkins, In-situ Bonebed Curator and Secondary Educator will provide excavation instruction and an overview of the bonebed before each group begins working as well as continuing supervision and instruction during the week. Lab director, Olga Potapova, oversees all aspects of the lab work. All groups will have equal time to work in the lab, the bonebed excavation site, molding and casting, and an exhibits walk/talk along with a mapping demonstration. The lab group will rotate their work in three major areas: Bone preparation, molding and casting, and screen picking bonebed sediments for small fauna, etc. In addition, Olga Potapova, Collections Curator and her assistants will also take you on a behind the scenes tour of the lab specimen storage area. The bonebed group will work up close and personal with the In-situ Bonebed Curator, Justin Wilkins, who will supervise and teach you excavation techniques to be used in the bonebed. Also interact with other experienced workers and volunteers during your excavation experience. Practice your excavation techniques as you help piece together life in the Ice Age. Fossil finds may be actual portions of the animal, such as bones, teeth, and shells; imprints of tracks and trails; or maybe replaced by minerals such as silica, iron and manganese. Excavation continues in the previously opened areas of the site both in lateral and vertical dimensions. Work begins at The Mammoth Site at 8:00 am.
 Lunch: Enjoy your sack lunch at the Mammoth Site along with a short presentation about the History of the Mammoth Site and hear from the site's Development Officer and Secondary Education Director.
 Afternoon: Participants will split into two or three groups (depending on number of participants) for the excavation and lab work. World renown Dr. Larry Agenbroad (when his schedule allows) principal investigator of the site and/or Justin Wilkins, In-situ Bonebed Curator will provide excavation instruction and an overview of the bonebed before each group begins working as well as continuing supervision and instruction during the week. Lab director, Olga Potapova, oversees all aspects of the lab work. All groups will have equal time to work in the lab, the bonebed excavation site, molding and casting, and an exhibits walk/talk along with a mapping demonstration. The lab group will rotate their work in three major areas: Bone preparation, molding and casting, and screen picking bonebed sediments for small fauna, etc. In addition, Olga Potapova, Collections Curator and her assistants will also take you on a behind the scenes tour of the lab specimen storage area. The bonebed group will work up close and personal with the In-situ Bonebed Curator, Justin Wilkins, who will supervise and teach you excavation techniques to be used in the bonebed. Also interact with other experienced workers and volunteers during your excavation experience. Practice your excavation techniques as you help piece together life in the Ice Age. Fossil finds may be actual portions of the animal, such as bones, teeth, and shells; imprints of tracks and trails; or maybe replaced by minerals such as silica, iron and manganese. Excavation continues in the previously opened areas of the site both in lateral and vertical dimensions. Work ends at The Mammoth Site at 4:00 pm.
 Dinner: Walk across the street from the hotel to Woolly's Grill for dinner tonight. You may eat there anytime between 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
 Evening: Evening lecture at the hotel hospitality room. Dr. Larry Agenbroad will enlighten the group with personal experiences, stories and slides relating to his trips to Siberia and the Jarkov Mammoth Project and history of The Mammoth Site.
   
Accommodations: USA Stay Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Excavate or Lab work at Mammoth Site//Evening Lecture
(Thursday, May 23)

Note: 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.
   
 Breakfast: The continental breakfast opens at 6:30 a.m. in the hotel hospitality room.
 Morning: Participants will split into two or three groups (depending on number of participants) for the excavation and lab work. World renown Dr. Larry Agenbroad (when his schedule allows) principal investigator of the site and/or Justin Wilkins, In-situ Bonebed Curator and Secondary Educator will provide excavation instruction and an overview of the bonebed before each group begins working as well as continuing supervision and instruction during the week. Lab director, Olga Potapova, oversees all aspects of the lab work. All groups will have equal time to work in the lab, the bonebed excavation site, molding and casting, and an exhibits walk/talk along with a mapping demonstration. The lab group will rotate their work in three major areas: Bone preparation, molding and casting, and screen picking bonebed sediments for small fauna, etc. In addition, Olga Potapova, Collections Curator and her assistants will also take you on a behind the scenes tour of the lab specimen storage area. The bonebed group will work up close and personal with the In-situ Bonebed Curator, Justin Wilkins, who will supervise and teach you excavation techniques to be used in the bonebed. Also interact with other experienced workers and volunteers during your excavation experience. Practice your excavation techniques as you help piece together life in the Ice Age. Fossil finds may be actual portions of the animal, such as bones, teeth, and shells; imprints of tracks and trails; or maybe replaced by minerals such as silica, iron and manganese. Excavation continues in the previously opened areas of the site both in lateral and vertical dimensions. Work begins at The Mammoth Site at 8:00 am.
 Lunch: Enjoy your lunch and a noon presentation at the Mammoth Site. You will be working with Justin on a Tooth Molding and Casting project.
 Afternoon: Participants will split into two or three groups (depending on number of participants) for the excavation and lab work. World renown Dr. Larry Agenbroad (when his schedule allows) principal investigator of the site and/or Justin Wilkins, In-situ Bonebed Curator will provide excavation instruction and an overview of the bonebed before each group begins working as well as continuing supervision and instruction during the week. Lab director, Olga Potapova, oversees all aspects of the lab work. All groups will have equal time to work in the lab, the bonebed excavation site, molding and casting, and an exhibits walk/talk along with a mapping demonstration. The lab group will rotate their work in three major areas: Bone preparation, molding and casting, and screen picking bonebed sediments for small fauna, etc. In addition, Olga Potapova, Collections Curator and her assistants will also take you on a behind the scenes tour of the lab specimen storage area. The bonebed group will work up close and personal with the In-situ Bonebed Curator, Justin Wilkins, who will supervise and teach you excavation techniques to be used in the bonebed. Also interact with other experienced workers and volunteers during your excavation experience. Practice your excavation techniques as you help piece together life in the Ice Age. Fossil finds may be actual portions of the animal, such as bones, teeth, and shells; imprints of tracks and trails; or maybe replaced by minerals such as silica, iron and manganese. Excavation continues in the previously opened areas of the site both in lateral and vertical dimensions. Work ends at The Mammoth Site at 4:00 pm.
 Dinner: Walk across the street from the hotel to Woolly's Grill for dinner tonight. You may eat there anytime between 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
 Evening: Lecture at 6:30 pm. in hotel hospitality room. Justin's presentation is entitled "Mammal Teeth and Mesozoic Mammals."
   
Accommodations: USA Stay Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Excavate or Lab work at Mammoth Site//Evening Lecture
(Friday, May 24)

Note: 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.
   
 Breakfast: The continental breakfast opens at 6:30 a.m. in the hotel hospitality room.
 Morning: Participants will split into two or three groups (depending on number of participants) for the excavation and lab work. World renown Dr. Larry Agenbroad (when his schedule allows) principal investigator of the site and/or Justin Wilkins, In-situ Bonebed Curator and Secondary Educator will provide excavation instruction and an overview of the bonebed before each group begins working as well as continuing supervision and instruction during the week. Lab director, Olga Potapova, oversees all aspects of the lab work. All groups will have equal time to work in the lab, the bonebed excavation site, molding and casting, and an exhibits walk/talk along with a mapping demonstration. The lab group will rotate their work in three major areas: Bone preparation, molding and casting, and screen picking bonebed sediments for small fauna, etc. In addition, Olga Potapova, Collections Curator and her assistants will also take you on a behind the scenes tour of the lab specimen storage area. The bonebed group will work up close and personal with the In-situ Bonebed Curator, Justin Wilkins, who will supervise and teach you excavation techniques to be used in the bonebed. Also interact with other experienced workers and volunteers during your excavation experience. Practice your excavation techniques as you help piece together life in the Ice Age. Fossil finds may be actual portions of the animal, such as bones, teeth, and shells; imprints of tracks and trails; or maybe replaced by minerals such as silica, iron and manganese. Excavation continues in the previously opened areas of the site both in lateral and vertical dimensions. Work begins at The Mammoth Site at 8:00 am.
 Lunch: Lunch at the Mammoth Site. Finish your Tooth Molding and Casting with Justin.
 Afternoon: Participants will split into two or three groups (depending on number of participants) for the excavation and lab work. World renown Dr. Larry Agenbroad (when his schedule allows) principal investigator of the site and/or Justin Wilkins, In-situ Bonebed Curator will provide excavation instruction and an overview of the bonebed before each group begins working as well as continuing supervision and instruction during the week. Lab director, Olga Potapova, oversees all aspects of the lab work. All groups will have equal time to work in the lab, the bonebed excavation site, molding and casting, and an exhibits walk/talk along with a mapping demonstration. The lab group will rotate their work in three major areas: Bone preparation, molding and casting, and screen picking bonebed sediments for small fauna, etc. In addition, Olga Potapova, Collections Curator and her assistants will also take you on a behind the scenes tour of the lab specimen storage area. The bonebed group will work up close and personal with the In-situ Bonebed Curator, Justin Wilkins, who will supervise and teach you excavation techniques to be used in the bonebed. Also interact with other experienced workers and volunteers during your excavation experience. Practice your excavation techniques as you help piece together life in the Ice Age. Fossil finds may be actual portions of the animal, such as bones, teeth, and shells; imprints of tracks and trails; or maybe replaced by minerals such as silica, iron and manganese. Excavation continues in the previously opened areas of the site both in lateral and vertical dimensions. Work ends at The Mammoth Site at 4:00 pm.
 Dinner: Walk across the street from the hotel to Woolly's Grill for dinner tonight. You may eat there anytime between 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
 Evening: Meet at 6:30 pm. in the hotel hospitality room. Final lecture by Justin relating to current research of the "Arctodus Simus Skull" from The Mammoth Site and will focus on the Giant Short-faced Bear and potential implications for Pleistocene ecology. Enjoy a social time after the media lecture to say goodbye to new friends and fellow "Mammoth" workers.
   
Accommodations: USA Stay Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Independent departures from hotel anytime before noon check-out.
(Saturday, May 25)

Note: Independent departures.
   
 Depart From: Program ends with independent departures from hotel. Hotel checkout is at noon.
 Breakfast: Continental breakfast at hotel served from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
   
Meals Included: Breakfast

Free Time Opportunities
  
  Hot Springs, SD Hot Springs
The following are a few of the unique locations and sites in the Hot Springs, SD area: The Mammoth Site; hot mineral water bath houses in city of Hot Springs; Evans Plunge-World's largest natural warm water indoor swimming pool; Wind Cave National Park is within a 15 minute drive north and the Wild Horse Sanctuary is located a few miles south of Hot Springs. Browse in the Antique Stores and Art Galleries in the downtown area or take the challenge of golfing on one of the area's finest 18 hole golf courses also located in Hot Springs. Call Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce for more information at 1-800-325-6991. For additional information, visit www.hotsprings-sd.com
  State Park
Drive through Custer State Park and watch for herds of Bison, pronghorn antelope, deer, Bighorn Sheep and wild turkeys. Stop and take a look at the Game Lodge where President Coolidge and Grace stayed during the summer of 1927. For additional information, visit www.custerstatepark.com
  Black Hills and Badlands Visitor's Site
Visitor's center located on the Eastern edge of Rapid City. Displays of the area and printed information is available (maps and brochures). For additional information, visit www.blackhillsbadlands.com
  South Dakota Tourism Department
Phone: 605-773-3301 for general information about the entire state of South Dakota. A free South Dakota Vacation Guide can be mailed to you upon request. For additional information, visit www.travelsd.com
Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Suggested Reading List


The Hot Springs Mammoth Site


Author: 1994 ISBN#0-9624750-6-8


Description: The Hot Springs Mammoth Site Edited by: Larry D. Agenbroad and Jim I. Mead Results of excavation and field and laboratory research for the first 10 field seasons at the Hot Springs, South Dakota Mammoth Site. Part 1: Introduction, History and Natural Setting; Part 2: Paleoecology and Paleontology; Part 3: Site Significance, Development and Future. Softcover, 457 pages, 46 blk/white photos, and 83 figures. 1994 ISBN#0-9624750-6-8



Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Sea Age


Author: C. Bardoe


Description: Mammoths and mastodons roamed the earth for more than a million years, and then suddenly went extinct. What was everyday life like for these colossal cousins of the modern elephant? What did they eat? How did they fit into their Ice Age landscape? Why did they disappear? These questions and more are answered in this fascinating book that presents the latest research, drawing on the recent discovery of a fully frozen baby mammoth—which has allowed scientists to learn more than they ever could have known just from studying bones and fossils. Profusely illustrated, Mammoths and Mastodons features photographs of archaeological digs, scientists at work in the field and in labs, and archival relics. Specially commissioned artwork also brings the story of mammoths and mastodons to life. The book includes a bibliography, a glossary, and an index.



Mammoths: Ice Age Giants


Author: L. Agenbroad and L. Nelson


Description: The book covers several topics, including global distribution, physiology, fossil and mummified finds, and theories on mammoth extinction. The primary information relates to subjects as human Ice Age hunters, mammoth mummies, and sinkhole history, along with geologic time lines.





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