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Gunnison River Canoeing: Western History

Aug 23 - 25, 2013

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Trip Fees

Adult

$375

Kids

$325

Discount*

Student

Deposit**

$100

** Deposits must be made per person.

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Canoe, camp, hike & explore with our facilitator, Dr. Andrew Gulliford, Ft. Lewis College SW Studies and History Professor. Listen to stories of the colorful characters and circumstances that helped shape the western landscape as you journey through this exciting territory. Co-sponsored by San Juan Mountain Association.

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 covering 31 miles, 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).