Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Adventure

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Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Adventure

• Hiking to waterfalls with Teton Science School
  naturalists, rafting the wild Snake River,
  horseback riding in the Teton Range, spotting
  endangered wolves and grizzly on a wildlife
  safari in Yellowstone, going behind the scenes at
  Old Faithful and Yellowstone Falls.

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Earth Explore Tetons and Yellowstone
Quick Facts

• 8 day program
• Active and Educational
• Hosted by Teton Science School
• 3 meals a day
• 2 expert naturalist guides
• On-site resource experts
• Group size 20-30
• 1 adult to 5-6 students
• Students 2-3 to a room
• Academic Credit Opptys

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Tetons and Yellowstone Itinerary

• Our route takes through the heart of the Rockies.
  Our journey takes us behind the scenes at Old
  Faithful in Yellowstone, and on wildlife safaris
  with experts in Yellowstone and Grand Teton
  National Parks. We raft the wild and beautiful
  Snake River, canoe on a high mountain lake, camp
  out in Yellowstone, and take to mountain trails
  on horseback to explore Grand Teton National
  Park.

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Brief Highlights of Program

• The Grand Tetons - Hikes to mountain lakes and
  waterfalls with Teton Science School
• Rafting the Snake River and spotting wildlife
• Canoeing high in Grand Teton National Park and
  studying the Yellowstone Ecosystem

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Brief Highlights page 2

• Yellowstone Wildlife Safari in Lamar Valley
• Behind the scenes at Old Faithful geysers and
  volcanology
• Horseback ride in Grand Teton National Park
• Soar over Jackson Hole on aerial tram ride to
  10,450 feet

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Brief Highlights page 3

• Exploration of Grand Canyon of Yellowstone,
  Yellowstone Lake, and Mammoth Hot Springs
• Camping under the stars at Madison in Yellowstone
• Naturalist led discussions, hikes, and
  teambuilding activities throughout the trip

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The Earth Explore FoundationYour Planet.
Discover it. Protect it.

• EEF has sponsored Teacher-led educational
  programs since 1995
• Founded by teachers and outdoor educators
• Mission is to encourage learning in the outdoor
  classroom - science and cultures
• More than 5 thousand students from 35 states have
  participated
• The EE Foundation is a not for profit,
  mission-based educational organization
• All programs can offer credit at HS and College
  levels

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Adventures to Planet EarthFun and Learning in
Inspiring Places
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Just the Facts-Earth Explore

• Parents, students and teacher know one another
• Low adult/student ratio
• Credit opportunities- always hands-on
• Worlds finest partner organizations
• An ideal mix of learning and fun adventure

• Preparation Meetings get students ready for the
  trip

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Programs are mission based, emphasizing real
world learning and student-nature and cultural
connections Not just a Student Tour

• Study the Earth its environments, history,
  people and cultures, through fun hands-on
  exploration
• Create enduring connections with the natural
  world
• Encourage young people to develop skills and self
  confidence

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What happens when?

• Groups form/students enroll August through
  January
• All Adventures usually full by late January
  Teacher conducts preparation sessions in late
  winter through the spring
• Usually 3-4 two hour get-togethers
• Student receives the Naturalist newsletter
  quarterly, and program Adventure Guide

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What happens when?

• Travel Packet arrives in May
• Detailed day to day itinerary customized for each
  group
• Official program cap, field journal, photo
  credentials, luggage tags, and T-shirt
• Quarterly program newsletters and Adventure Guide
  provide packing lists and credit information

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Earth Explore Online PDFs available

• Program Newsletters
• Student Application
• Health Form (spring)

• Academic Credit Outline
• Fundraising Packet
• Program Flyers and Brochures

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Earth Explore AdventuresStudent application
process

• Applications accepted until local group is full,
  then waitlist is begun
• If student is not known to teacher, interview is
  required
• Students can invite friends or siblings, subject
  to space available and interview
• Application requires deposit of 400

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Earth Explore AdventuresStudent application
process - continued

• Limited number of spaces for each Adventure each
  season
• Space is allotted on a first come, first served
  basis
• Application can be mailed, faxed, or submitted
  online - most now apply online
• Lead teacher will have materials or they can be
  requested from the National Office, or downloaded
  online

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Tetons and Yellowstone Adventure Whats
Included - Whats Not
Included
Not Included

• All program activities/instruction
• All meals (3 per day)
• All accommodations
• 2 Travel Manager/Naturalist Guides per group
• On site resource experts
• Chaperoning by students own teachers
• Program accident insurance
• Travel items including cap, t-shirt, journal,
  luggage tags
• Academic credit tuition - HS
• Option for college credit

• Program airfare - Earth Explore arranges this for
  the group
• Items of a strictly personal nature (for example
  souvenirs)

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Yellowstone and Tetons - Travel Details

• Groups are met at Jackson Hole airport and stay
  on campus of the Teton Science School in Jackson
• Groups are accompanied at all times by 1-2
  naturalist guides and travel managers
• Two days of camping (all equipment provided) in
  spectacular setting in Yellowstone National Park
• Students wear program credentials during official
  activities, and when directed by Leaders

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Yellowstone and Tetons - In Pictures

• Accommodations at Jackson Campus of Teton Science
  School
• Canoeing in the Tetons - Learn about how the
  Tetons were formed, glacial sculpting, and the
  biomes of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
• Grizzly and elk spotting with scopes in Jackson
  Hole Valley

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Tetons - Views
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Snake River Adventure

• Rafting of wild and historic Snake River in
  Jackson Hole
• Viewing of elk, beaver, moose and other wildlife

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Tetons by Horseback

• Scenic trail ride in Grand Teton National Park,
  at foot of Teton Range
• Expert guides discuss mountain ecology,
  glaciation and Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the
  largest intact ecosystem in the continental U.S.
• Incredible views and scenery

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Tetons to Yellowstone

• Aerial tram to 10,450 ft for views of Jackson
  Hole and Teton Range
• Transfer to Yellowstone Lake and Old Faithful
  Geyser
• Programs on Volcanics, Geysers and other
  geothermal features of Yellowstone

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Yellowstone Expedition

• Spotting endangered bison, wolves and grizzly in
  Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley
• Use of scopes for close-up observation
• Topics include wolf reintroduction program and
  bison and grizzly biomes

Bison viewing-Lamar Valley
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Mammoth Hot Springs

• Exploration of Mammoth Terraces with expert
  guides
• Camping at nearby Madison, along the Madison
  River
• Visit to Wolf and Grizzly Discovery Center

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Old Faithful and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
River

• Expert led program on park geysers including Old
  Faithful
• Discussions of Parks history, geology, unique
  wildlife, and geothermal features
• Highlights include Old Faithful, Yellowstone
  Lake, Yellowstone Falls, Fishing Bridge

At Old Faithful
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Old Faithful The heart of Yellowstone

• Behind the scenes guided program at Old Faithful
  and Upper Geyser Basin
• Learn about geothermal features including
  geysers, mudpots, hot springs, and fumaroles from
  the experts
• Use infared instruments to test temperature of
  hot springs

Upper Geyser Basin
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Yellowstones WildlifeThe Sarengetti of North
America

• Yellowstone called the Sarengetti of North
  America due to similarities with African region
  noted for wildlife. Largest intact ecosystem in
  the continental United States, and most important.

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Adventures in LearningBonding, friendship,
experiential discovery

• Earth Explore Foundation programs emphasize
  learning while providing opportunities for
  enhanced personal skills and confidence building

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Science, History and Adventure Earth Explore
Grand Tetons and Yellowstone