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Green River Canoeing: CO School of Mines Geology, Ecology & Art

Jul 24 - 28, 2013

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Trip Fees

Adult

$610

Kids

Discount*

Student

$748

Deposit**

$100

** Deposits must be made per person.

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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Geology, Ecology & Art

Geology, ecology/biology, and art lectures and exercises will be conducted throughout the weekend as appropriate by your facilitators, Geologist, Ed Adams and Biologist, Karen Caddis.

Centennial teams up with the Colorado School of Mines (303-273-3303) to offer a science and art class for teachers (K-12) for 3 continuing ed credits and also for general interest to the public. Our 2 facilitators will share their wealth of knowledge while canoeing, camping and hiking along this magnificent river. We'll investigate the natural environment of the river and desert canyons and learn how human, plant, and animal life in these special areas have adapted to this unique environment. During our explorations, we'll study how people and the passage of time have changed the region. And, like the native peoples, we'll be inspired by our natural surroundings to create art and poetry, and learn how to gather and prepare plants for food and utilitarian uses. We will also consider how the night sky has influenced various cultures. Additionally, we'll investigate how the canyons and river came into existence, what they are made of, how they erode, and other geologic mysteries.

Former participants in level I of this class can qualify for Level II credit by completing a special project to be determined by the instructor and conducted concurrently with the basic class offering. Detailed class information will be mailed to all participants.

Non teachers may take the full course, including pretrip class session, for the student price. Or, non teachers may join just the canoe trip at regular adult prices. What better opportunity to have fun on the river and learn while you’re at it! Join us for an experiential and holistic approach to learning on one of the West's most beautiful classrooms.

The Green River

This 5-day tah canoe trip is an unforgettable odyssey. Paddling the spectacular 60-mile section of the Green River from Crystal Geyser south of Green River, UT, as it winds towards Mineral Bottom, just north of Canyonlands National Park, is the trip of a lifetime. Between the town of Green River, Utah, and Canyonlands National Park is part of the longest stretch of quiet wilderness water in the lower 48 states. As you canoe the Green River, the moving panorama is incomparable. The twisting, looping river winds its way between sheer, colorful sandstone walls, hundreds of feet high. Vast canyon systems and water channels branch in all directions, inviting hiking and exploring as well as providing excellent camping. Highlights may include hiking to Bow Knot Bend, the canyons of Trin-Alcove, plus Horseshoe Canyon. Abandoned mines, historic outlaw hideouts, caves, ancient Fremont Indian petroglyphs (rock art panels a.d. 500-1200), and lush hidden springs await those who pass this way. Oftentimes, a layover day will be built into the trip for hiking. As you retrace Major John Wesley Powell's 1869 route when he first floated this river and documented the area, remember his words describing his mission: "...to fill in the last white space on the map..."

The trip will begin in Moab, UT, where a local tour operator will transport passengers to the Green River entry point. Cars can be stored with the operator at no charge.

Special Information

Sponsored by Colorado School of Mines

Trips are open to the general public.

Taking this trip for 3 continuing education credits requires a classroom session on 7/22/13, 9-5 p.m. at the CO School of Mines in Golden, CO. The class will focus on geology.