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Gunnison River Canoeing: OLLI at DU Archaeology

Jun 24 - 26, 2016

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Trip Fees

Adult

$425

Kids

Discount*

$392

Student

Deposit**

$100

* Adult discount if paid in full by 4/15.

** Deposits must be made per person.

Adult Only Icon PRIVATE TRIP FOR OLLI MEMBERS AND THEIR FRIENDS (adult only trip): This trip will include archaeology with Lucy Bambrey. Lucy has been facilitating archaeology trips for years on the Gunnison River. She makes archaeology understandable and most of all...FUN!

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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!

Facilitator Bio

Ms. Lucy Bambrey holds a Master’s degree in Archaeology from the University of Denver. She has experience in cultural resource studies, environmental planning, and environmental compliance.

She began her career in cultural resource management 30 years ago and branched out into broader environmental studies.
Directed archaeological investigations and cultural resource management studies pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act.
Taught classes in archaeology, cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, human ecology, and environmental law at the Community College of Denver for 10 years.
Taught a class on the Archaeology of Colorado and the Gunnison River for the Colorado School of Mines in conjunction with Centennial Canoe Outfitters.
Worked for the National Park Service managing cultural resource-related projects at various national parks nationwide.
Past member of the Jefferson County Historical Commission, the Conifer Historical Society and Museum, and the Conifer Area Council Historic Preservation Committee.
Represented historic and archaeological interests on the Bureau of Land Management’s Front Range Resource Advisory Council for several years.