2010 Itinerary
Sunday, June 13 –Monday, June 21, 2010
Schedule may change.
Sunday, June 13
Meet at RDU at 5 am
Fly to Bozeman, MT
Travel to Yellowstone National Park
Dinner at Mammoth Terrace Grill
Short hike and evening wildlife observations
Lodging at Mammoth Budget Cabins
Monday, June 14
Breakfast at 6:30 am at Mammoth
Meet with Ranger Beth Taylor
Free time to Visit Albright Visitor Center
Late afternoon wildlife observation in Lamar Valley
Dinner in Cooke City
Evening wildlife observation in Lamar
Lodging at Mammoth Budget Cabins
Tuesday, June 15
Depart at 5:15 am for wildlife observations in Lamar Valley
Hike Yellowstone River Picnic Area Trail
Early dinner in Cooke City
Evening wildlife observations in Lamar
Lodging at Stillwater Lodge in Cooke City
Wednesday, June 16
Depart at 5 am for wildlife observation in Lamar Valley
Hike with wildlife photographer Dan Hartman
Tour of one room schoolhouse and Hartman gallery
Hike Trout Lake trail & biology of Cutthroat trout
Evening wildlife observation in Lamar Valley
Lodging at Stillwater Lodge
Thursday, June 17
Depart at 5 am for wildlife observation in Lamar Valley
Hike in the Beartooths
Wildflower ID, journaling
Early evening wildlife observation in Lamar Valley
Lodging at Stillwater Lodge
Friday, June 18
Depart at 5:15 am for wildlife observation in Lamar Valley
Wildlife observation in Antelope Creek area
Stop at Mt. Washburn
Canyon Visitors Center
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Hayden Valley & LeHardy Rapids
Mud Volcano
Lodging at Lake Yellowstone Frontier cabins
Saturday, June 19
Early morning hike along Pelican Creek Trail
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Travel to Old Faithful
Geology of the Upper Geyser Basin with NPS staff
Lodging at Old Faithful Inn
Sunday, June 20
Optional 6:30 am bird hike at Old Faithful
Visit Fountain Paint Pots
Lunch along Madison River - Trumpeter Swans and
other wildlife of the river ecosystem
Workshop review and evaluation
Lodging at Mammoth Budget Cabins
Monday, June 21
Optional 5 am trip to Lamar Valley
Drive to Bozeman airport
Fly to RDU
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