Four Corners Learning Expedition

September 28–October 5, 2013 (wait listing)
September 27–October 4, 2014 (booking now)

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.

Limited group size ensures meaningful interaction and conversation with expert guides.

Comments from former participants...

"I wish I could do it again. It was one of the best trips I have ever been on. You are better than National Geographic in my opinion."

"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! "

Floating down the San Juan River

"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."

"My appreciation and depth of understanding of a region of the country I love has been forever altered and enhanced thanks to all of your hard work, organization, and time. The trip was truly a success. I hope to join you again and again.

Beverages, snacks, and most lunches are provided. Dinners are at your own expense at restaurants near the hotels. Breakfasts are provided at most 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.

$1650 ASM members
($400 tax-deductible)

$1750 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 $400.

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 countless tours through the Four Corners region.

Your Host

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 world's largest collections of Southwest Indian pottery and Southwest Indian basketry, and a Smithsonian Institution affiliate. Your support of our programs helps us continue our work. Thank you!

For further information, please contact:
Darlene Lizarraga by email or at 520-626-8381.

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Image credits:
Chuck Adams and Rich Lange: Cathy Maickel
All others: ASM Staff

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