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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!