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Gunnison River Canoeing: Denver Museum-Dinosaur

Jul 17 - 19, 2015

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Trip Fees

Adult

$421

Kids

$391

Discount*

Student

Deposit**

$100

** Deposits must be made per person.

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science paleontologist, Kent Hups will be your time travel guide as you paddle your way into the age of dinosaurs. Explore fascinating rock formations and fossils from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and learn about the dinosaurs that lived there. Open to the public.

Canoeing in Colorado on the Gunnison River will spark your sense of adventure with opportunities for hiking and exploring, floating in your lifejacket and camping along the river’s edge. During this Colorado canoe trip, you will be dwarfed by high walls of red sandstone and shale deposited during the age of the dinosaurs. These canyons in the Colorado Plateau are truly magnificent and not soon forgotten. Massive cottonwoods stand on many river bends supporting the huge nests of blue herons, hawks and eagles. You may hike into Dominguez Canyon, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness Area, one of the most beautiful stops on the river. Hiking into the canyon will reveal deep, cool swimming holes, waterfalls and many ancient Indian petroglyphs (rock art panels). This 3-day trip is 31 miles filled with beauty and adventure!

Special Information

This is a Denver Museum of Nature & Science sponsored trip. General public welcome.
A facilitator from the Denver Museum will answer questions and point out interesting facts on this learning adventure.