Sat, June 29 Leave
Cushing, 7:30 AM.
Picnic
lunch after we cross into NE.
*(10 hours 47 minutes) Drive to
Alliance, Nebraska, Alliance Hotel and Suites( Switch to Mountain Time)
Dinner ??? Pizza may be the best
option and Carhenge
Sun, June 30 (2
hours, 5 minutes) Drive to Wind Cave
Natural Entrance
Tours 9:20, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00
Picnic area near
Visitor Center
Fairgrounds Tour 9:40, 10:20, 11:40, 12:40, 1:40, 2:20 (Leave by 3-4)
(30
minutes) Custer, SD, Shady Rest
Motel
Eat dinner in Custer with Betty’s
friend Camille
(30 minutes) Mt. Rushmore Evening
program (9:00PM Check
time) (Dinner is
also available at Carvers Café at Rushmore until 9:00PM)
(30
minutes) Back to Custer, SD and Shady Rest
Mon, July 1 (5
minutes) Crazy Horse Memorial (opens 8:00AM)
(30 minutes)Mt.
Rushmore
(2
hours, 34 minutes)Mill Inn, Sheridan, WY
Tues, July 2 (1
hour 3 min) Little Big Horn National Monument $10
per car
(3
hours 26 min) Gardiner, MT Shop for groceries for Yellowstone Institute course
Check
into the Yellowstone Overlook Field Campus between 4 and 6.
7 p.m.
Introduction to Lamar Buffalo Ranch and course specifics
Lecture I:
Northern Range Wildlife—Who’s Here and Why?
Wed, July 3 7
a.m. Morning wildlife watching
Field based
lecture/hike: importance of cutthroat trout in Yellowstone
12 p.m. Lunch in
the field
1 p.m. Lecture II:
Mammals of Yellowstone—Both Large and Small
3 p.m. Field based
lecture: animal tracks and signs
5-5:30 p.m. Return
to Gardiner
6:30 p.m. Optional
evening wildlife watching
Thurs, July 4 (Mr.
Hancock’s Birthday)
Bring breakfast
and lunch
6 a.m. Early
morning wildlife watching—sunrise is the best time
9 a.m. Lecture
III: Birds of Yellowstone
Wildlife watching Mount Washburn
area: raptors, large mammals, insect infestations and the importance of white
bark pine—pack a lunch
3 p.m. Lecture IV:
Reptiles and Amphibians of Yellowstone
4 p.m. Return to
Gardiner
6-8 p.m. Optional
evening wildlife watching around the Mammoth area
Fri, July 5 6
a.m. Early morning wildlife watching—pack a lunch and snacks
Late morning field trip/hike(s) to
northwest corner of the park looking for pika, raptors, bighorn sheep,
reptiles, and amphibians
Field based
lecture: management of controversial and/or threatened species
2 p.m. Return to
Gardiner, wrap up discussion and overview
4 p.m. Say our farewells
and leave with great memories!
Early or later dinner at Canyon
Lodge if we want to see the falls 1st
Hike to the brink of the falls at
the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone (park on the north side of the river)
Hike to
Inspiration Point (park on the south side of the river)
Reservations at Grant Lodge on the
West Thumb of Yellowstone for the next three nights.
Sat, July 6 Thermal
Features Geyser Basins
(17
miles)Grant to Old Faithful Visitor Center
Visitor’s
Center and Old Faithful, Lobby of Old Faithful Inn
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everything below for updated 2013 information
Sun, July 7 Free
day … really!!
West Thumb Hike
Options:
9:30 AM Scenic Lake Overlook •
(June 17 to Sep 3) Ascend through meadows, forests and past thermal features to
reach a picturesque view of Yellowstone Lake surrounded by the Absaroka
Mountains. Meet at the Lake Overlook Trailhead in West Thumb Geyser Basin
parking lot. Moderate 2-miles. 2 hours
Or
10:30 AM Hot Water Wilderness •
(June 3 to Sep 3) Take a stroll along the beautiful shores of Yellowstone Lake
while exploring the origins of glittering geysers, belching mud pots, and
emerald hot springs in West Thumb’s dynamic geyser basin. Meet at the West Thumb
Information Station. Roundtrip distance is ¾ mile. Easy. Accessible with assistance 1-½ hours
Dinner at ???
Mon, July 8 (1
hour) Colter Bay Visitor Center
On
our own in the Colter Bay area (lots of trail, lots of options)
Or
Swan Lake Hike- Hike through
forest and wetland communities and learn about the plants and animals living in
the park. Offered daily at 1 p.m., lasts 3 hours, distance 3 miles, difficulty
easy.
Our Changing Park - Join a ranger
for a vista of the Teton Range and learn how contemporary issues such as
climate change are affecting the view. Offered at 4 p.m for 20 minutes on
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Dinner at the Ranch House or drive
over to Jackson Lake Lodge
Colter Bay Village
Cabins 3 nights
Tues, July 9 (28 miles/37 minutes) Craig Thomas
Discovery & Visitor Center
Explore the Preserve Hike - Open
your senses and immerse yourself in the pristine setting of the Preserve. Join
a ranger at 9:30 am for a three mile hike lasting 2.5 hours along the Lake
Creek Trail through forest and meadows to the shore of Phelps Lake offering
dramatic views of the Teton Range. Reservations recommended (307) 739-3654.
Group size 10.
Or
Map Chat - Join a ranger around
the raised-relief map in the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in
Moose hear about the stories behind the scenery. Learn about the wildlife that
calls this place home and the forces that shaped this landscape during a 30
minute presentation at 11 a.m. Topics vary. Offered daily.
Wed, July 10 (11.5mi/17
minutes)Jenny Lake Visitor Center
Explore Jenny Lake - Explore Grand
Teton National Park by joining a ranger on a hike around the south end of Jenny
Lake. Meet the ranger at the flagpole in front of the Jenny Lake Visitor Center
at 9:30 am 6.5 miles round-trip. Easy to moderate. Access: Trail head at East
Shore Boat Dock.
Or
Jenny Lake Loop Trail-This trail
circumnavigates the lake, following the shore. You can cut it in half by taking
the Jenny Lake Boat Shuttle from the East Shore Boat Dock to the West Shore Boat
Dock. The unblemished lake, which is 2.5 miles long, is in an idyllic setting
at the foot of the mountain range, so it presents excellent views throughout
the summer. Keep in mind that Jenny Lake is one of the most popular spots in
the park; to avoid the crowds, travel early or late in the day. The trails to
Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, and the Moose Ponds branch off of this trail
on the southwest shore of the lake. The trails to String and Leigh lakes branch
off of this trail on the northern shore of Jenny Lake. 6.5 miles round-trip.
Easy to moderate. Access: Trail head at East Shore Boat Dock.
Read more:
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/grandtetonnationalpark/2120026143.html#ixzz2QSCjFhIB
Thur, July 11 (7
hours 31 minutes) Ft. Collins, CO (Make reservations)
Fri, July 12 (10
hours) Drive home
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