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Greater Yellowstone: Heart of the Continent |
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Program Number: |
2809RJ |
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| Duration: |
8 nights |
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Jackson, Wyoming
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| Price starting at: |
$2,595.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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National Parks; On the Road
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| Meals: |
23;
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Indian legends, tales of mountain men and accounts of early explorers described a land unlike any other on earth — called "the heart of the continent, where hidden pulses can be seen and felt to beat." At the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is Yellowstone and Teton National Parks. On this adventure, we focus on aspects of the parks that make them great — history, geology, wildlife and thermal features.
Highlights
• A Snake River scenic float trip offers pristine riparian habitat, exquisite views of the Teton Mountain Range, natural history interpretation and wildlife.
• Learn about fisheries and current volcanic activity happening beneath the waters of Yellowstone Lake, so large it often creates its own weather.
• Learn how cataclysmic volcanic eruptions laid the foundation for the largest concentration of geysers, hot springs, mud pots and fumaroles in the world.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to two miles a day. Elevations of 5,000-9,000 feet.
Date Specific Information
6-9-2013, 8-11-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
9-18-2013
This date would have a slight itinerary change: Arrival Jackson (meet @ 49er - parking available); coach to Teton National Park, 3 nights; coach to Yellowstone National Park, 4 nights (3 nights in *Yellowstone Lake cabins because of renovation in hotel - Yellowstone Lake cabins are in duplexes or triplexes; private bath; rooms comprable to hotel rooms); coach to Jackson, 1 night; departure.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Jackson, 1 night; coach to Teton National Park, 2 nights; coach to Yellowstone National Park, 4 nights; coach to Jackson, 1 night; departure.
Coordinated by University of Montana Western.
Old Faithful
America’s most famous geyser, Old Faithful is located in Yellowstone National Park and is known for the reliability of its eruptions. It was named in 1871 by the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition party. The Old Faithful Historic District within Yellowstone includes the geyser and the Old Faithful Inn, a rustic resort that opened in 1904.
Jackson Lake
Jackson Lake is a large lake in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. The lake is up to 15 miles long, seven miles wide and 438 feet deep. Several species of trout live in the lake and moose, elk, and bison wander the surrounding area. In 1955 John D. Rockefeller, a frequent visitor to the Tetons, built the Jackson Lake Lodge on the lake’s shores.
Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming)
Yellowstone is the world's first national park, established in 1872, and is famous for its geysers and thermal features as well as its plentiful and diverse flora and fauna. There is also considerable human history within the park, from the early explorers and settlers to the historic park lodges.
Jackson (Wyoming)
Jackson is a major gateway for visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks as well as a world-class ski resort. Located in Jackson Hole Valley, near the Idaho state line, the town has a strong western character and is surrounded by scenic beauty. Big game such as elk, moose and bison are a common sight beyond the town limits.
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Accommodations
Jackson: Motel. Parks: Historic lodgings.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Gene Ball
| | Raised along the rural Louisiana-Texas border, Gene's early outdoor experiences began a lifelong interest in wildlife, western heritage and preservation. After teaching and serving as director for the Hill Country Arts Foundation and Cowboy Artists Museum in Texas, he migrated to Wyoming to work at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. He then became director of the Yellowstone Association and Yellowstone Institute in Yellowstone National Park, and now freelances as a writer and naturalist. | | | | Steve Sherman
| | Steve Sherman, a freelance photographer since 1989, became interested in photography during his 32-year career in the Bureau of Land Management where he worked as a forester, natural resource specialist, and wildlife biologist. He has taught ecology and photography workshops for numerous government agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Steve’s photographs have been published in magazines such as Montana Outdoors, as well as books published by Falcon Press and Macmillan Books. | | | | Roger Anderson
| | With degrees in physical geography and natural resources planning and management, Roger Anderson has lived and worked as a ranger and naturalist in several national parks and recreation areas. His career with the National Park Service allowed him to serve in Yellowstone, directing naturalist programs and managing its cultural resources. With his wife, Carol, Roger co-authored "Yellowstone: The Story Behind the Scenery" and "A Ranger's Guide to Yellowstone Day Hikes."
| | | | Lee Harry
| | Lee Harry earned a master's degree in forestry with an emphasis in wildlands fire ecology. He enjoyed a forester's career with the U.S. Forest Service where his roles included planting, tending and harvesting trees, applying prescribed fire, and suppressing wild fires. Lee has a particular interest in bark beetles and the white pine blister rust that is impacting high mountain ecology. Now retired, Lee enjoys hiking, camping, snowboarding, reading and traveling as much as possible. Lee lives on a ranch near Bozeman, Montana though he is often found - or not found - exploring the Great Beyond. | | | |
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