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Colorado River Canoeing: CO School of Mines Astronomy--Open to Teachers and the Adult Public

July 30th - August 1st, 2016

Get away from city lights and explore deep sky objects and magnificent river canyons on a canoe trip. Learn to find objects in the sky and discover how scientists study planets, stars and galaxies. Understand how learning about the Earth helps us make claims about far away worlds, including the possibility of life. Coinciding with the beginning of the Perseid Meteor Shower, you won't want to miss one falling star! Open to teachers and the public.

San Juan Islands, WA, Sea Kayaking: Eagles & Orcas

August 1st - August 4th, 2016

Our three-quarter sea kayak circumnavigation of San Juan Island affords participants a chance to kayak among the many small, uninhabited islands that “ring” San Juan Island. You’ll have opportunities to see Orca whales and other large marine mammals. With sublime views of Mt. Baker and the Olympic Mountains this trip is a Northwest classic!

San Juan Islands, WA, Sea Kayaking: Eagles & Orcas

August 2nd - August 4th, 2016

With over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! These pristine waters are host to over 80 resident orca whales plus minke whales, harbor and Dall's porpoises, harbor seals, river otters and a variety of bird life. With sublime views of Mt. Baker and the Olympic Mountains this trip is a Northwest classic!

Colorado River Canoeing: Geography

August 4th - August 6th, 2016

Geography Professor, Dr. James Dunn, University of Northern Colorado, will be facilitating this trip as you learn about the power of water, wind, and weathering in a western environment. Labs and field exercises will be conducted throughout the trip as appropriate. This trip is for UNC college students, alumni, and the adult public.

Colorado River Canoeing: Happy Hikers & Public

August 5th - August 7th, 2016

This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best canoeing in Colorado. This is open to the public.

Gunnison River Canoeing: Denver Museum, Stargazing

August 5th - August 7th, 2016

Colorado canoeing on the Gunnison River will spark your sense of adventure with opportunities for hiking and exploring in one of Colorado's newest Wilderness Areas, Dominguez Canyon, 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.

San Juan Islands, WA, Sea Kayaking: Eagles & Orcas

August 8th - August 11th, 2016

Our three-quarter sea kayak circumnavigation of San Juan Island affords participants a chance to kayak among the many small, uninhabited islands that “ring” San Juan Island. You’ll have opportunities to see Orca whales and other large marine mammals. With sublime views of Mt. Baker and the Olympic Mountains this trip is a Northwest classic!

San Juan Islands, WA, Sea Kayaking: Eagles & Orcas

August 9th - August 11th, 2016

With over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago is a superb kayak destination. You’ll experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat! These pristine waters are host to over 80 resident orca whales plus minke whales, harbor and Dall's porpoises, harbor seals, river otters and a variety of bird life. With sublime views of Mt. Baker and the Olympic Mountains this trip is a Northwest classic!

Colorado River Canoeing: Geography

August 11th - August 13th, 2016

Geography Professor, Dr. James Dunn, University of Northern Colorado, will be facilitating this trip as you learn about the power of water, wind, and weathering in a western environment. Labs and field exercises will be conducted throughout the trip as appropriate. This trip is for UNC college students, alumni, and adult public.