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Photography of the Four Corners: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona |
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Program Number: |
17328RJ |
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10/6/2013 - 10/12/2013;
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| Duration: |
6 nights |
| Location: |
Mesa Verde Country, Colorado
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| Price starting at: |
$995.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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Photography; National Parks
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
16;
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners |
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Spectacular land formations and ancient ruins provide an abundance of captivating images in the Four Corners region. Discover the color and history of four states through the lens of your camera during in-field discussions on composition and technique. Visit Utah to photograph the Valley of the Gods and magnificent desert vistas. Capture the colorful landscapes of Canyon De Chelly in Arizona. Shoot rock formations and ruins in New Mexico’s Bisti Wilderness and Aztec's great kiva. In Colorado, photograph the spectacular cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde. Spend a day creating a slide show and exploring the area on your own. Discuss prehistoric civilizations with an archaeologist and learn from Native Americans about their culture and art.
Highlights
• Travel to Valley of the Gods to photograph stunning red rock formations and towers.
• Bring the past to life in your photographs of the awe-inspiring Great Kiva, as an archaeologist teaches about the restored ancient site.
• Capture scenery in Mesa Verde National Park from the high mesa, and visit spectacular cliff-dweller ruins.
Activity Particulars
Walking 2 to 4 miles a day, with options to walk less. Terrain varies. Elevations of 4,500-7,000 feet. For serious beginner and experienced photographers.
Date Specific Information
10-6-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by McElmo Canyon Research Institute.
Mesa Verde Country
Mesa Verde Country encompasses rich archeological and natural treasures, from the cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans at Mesa Verde National Park to the spectacular red rock scenery in nearby canyons. The area is just a short drive from the Four Corners region along scenic byways and through quaint western towns, including Cortez.
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Accommodations
Bed-and-breakfast on archaeological preserve with adobe-style lodge and adjacent cabins among Anasazi ruins, sculpted canyons and mountain views.
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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. | Barbara Grist
| | An artist of many talents, Barbara Grist is a retired art educator who has lived in Cortez for over 30 years. In addition to running her own photography studio for the past 13 years, Barbara creates fused glass jewelry, masks and silver jewelry. Her work has been exhibited at numerous locations, including the Open Shutter Contemporary Photography Gallery in Durango and Cortez Cultural Center, and has won several awards. Barbara’s artwork has appeared on the cover of Arts Perspective magazine, and can be found in the permanent collection in Southwest Memorial Hospital and Axis Health, as well as in various private collections around the world. In 2011, she was an Artist in Residence at the Aspen Guard Station. | | | |
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