Tuesday, October 9, 2918
6:00 am Depart VCSU (meet in north parking lot by Rhoades)
Stops Include:
Bismarck (Stretch, coffee, breakfast)
Painted Canyon Overlook (Take in the fall view)
Beach, North Dakota (Refuel)
12:00 Miles City, Montana (Lunch)
2:00 Billings, Montana (Refuel)
4:30 Livingston, Montana (Grocery Shopping)
7:00 pm Arrive in Gardiner, Montana
Have Dinner in Gardiner
Stay at the Yellowstone River Motel
Debrief and Blog
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
| 10/10/2018
Wednesday
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7 am
10am
4 pm
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Grizzly Bear Management
The grizzly bear is one of North America’s most respected carnivores. Expansive home ranges and a slow reproductive rate make bears vulnerable to human-caused mortality across agency boundaries. This day will include a morning of wildlife watching to examine the great bear’s fascinating biology and ecology. Through discussions and mini-lessons, instructors will present information on historical bear management in the park, and the challenges of living with bears today. Students will also participate in discussion and debate on the current grizzly bear delisting.
Guest Speaker: Travis Wyman, NPS Bear Management. YCR Conference Room
Return to Gardiner
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| 10/11/2018
Thursday
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6 am
3 pm
4 pm
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Thursday, October 11, 2018
Wolf Reintroduction & Management During this day, students participate in early morning wildlife watching with high powered optics while learning about the behavior of wolves. Students will delve into the concept of reintroduction with a hike/snowshoe in wolf habitat, and discuss the larger repercussions of this animal on our landscape. Potential in-field discussions with Wolf Project crew members are dependent on availability.
Guest Speaker: Nathan Varley, Yellowstone Naturalist. Cole Conference Room
Return to Gardiner Soak in the Boiling River |
| 10/12/2018
Friday |
7 am
2 pm
4 pm |
Friday, October 12, 2018
Climate Change in Yellowstone Scientific research about climate change is ongoing in Yellowstone National Park. During this day, students can view a variety of different locations where signs of climate change are apparent: elk foraging areas, pika habitat, the Yellowstone and Gardiner River, etc.
Guest Speaker: David Thoma, NPS Hydrologist. Cole Conference Room
Return to Gardiner Bison, Elk Pizza Night |
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7:30 am
6:00 pm
7:30 am
9:00 pm |
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Exploring the Geothermal Areas and Spotting Mammals Includes : Norris Geyser Basin Lower Geyser Basin Midway Geyser Basin Upper Geyser Basin (Old Faithful Area) Arrive back in Gardiner
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Departure for Valley City: Stops at: Livingston, Montana Billings, Montana Miles City, Montana Beach, North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota Arrival in Valley City |