Southwest Four Corners Learning Expedition
September 27–October 4, 2008
September 26–October 3, 2009
TRAVEL with our ARCHAEOLOGISTS!
Explore the rich cultural histories of the incomparable Four Corners region!
Ideally scheduled to capture the fall grandeur of the north country, highlights
include the Hopi Mesas, Canyon de Chelly, Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and a
float down the San Juan River past spectacular rock art and cliff dwellings.
Limited
group size ensures meaningful interaction and conversation with expert guides.
Comments from former participants...
"One thing that made this trip a unique experience was the outstanding
interpretation that Rich and Chuck brought to the expedition... highly
rewarding."
"Having the expertise of museum scholars added another dimension
to places we had already visited... their intelligence and demeanor made
the trip! "
"This was a wonderfully organized and inspirational trip as well as a lot of fun...Thank you for a truly wonderful week - you certainly shared your knowledge and love of this beautiful country. We’ll never forget this special, special trip."
Beverages, snacks, and most lunches are provided. Dinners are at your own expense at restaurants near the hotels. Breakfasts are provided
at many of the hotels. Visits to the various
sites involve only light to moderate exercise. Some trails are more strenuous
and many of them are at high elevations (6000 to 7500 ft). Days are warm
and nights can be cool at the higher elevations. Rain is possible but not
usually expected.
Prior to departure, you will receive materials to acquaint you with the
sites, cultures, and concepts to be experienced.
Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde
$1400 ASM members
($500 tax-deductible)
$1500 non-members
($500 tax-deductible)
Prices are based on double occupancy rooming. If you are traveling alone, you will be paired with a fellow, same-gender traveler. Single occupancy is available for an additional $300.
Your Guides
E.
Charles Adams, PhD. Adams has worked for 30 years in the Pueblo region of
the American Southwest, specializing in Hopi culture. From 1985 to present,
Adams has directed Arizona State Museum’s Homol’ovi Research
Program. The Homol’ovi villages are ancient Hopi communities dating
between AD 1250 and 1400, situated along the Little Colorado River in northeastern
Arizona. Adams has published five books and monographs and more than 75 articles
on his research. He has led tours of the Four Corners region since 1983.
Richard C. Lange, MA. Lange is associate director of the Homol’ovi Research Program. With a strong
interest in public archaeology, he has served as president of the Arizona
Archaeological and Historical Society and the Arizona Archaeological Council.
In addition, Lange has served with the Archaeology for Schools Committee
and on several national task forces. He has led numerous tour groups through
the Four Corners region.
Arizona State Museum’s scholars and extensive collections are among
the most significant resources in the world for the study of Southwest peoples.
Arizona State Museum is Arizona’s premier research museum, the oldest
and largest anthropology museum in the Southwest (est. 1893), home of the
largest collection of Southwest Indian pottery in the world, and a Smithsonian
Institution affiliate. Your support of our programs helps us continue our
work. Thank you!
