REGISTER Arrive Friday afternoon to check in at the St. George Inn & Suites and connect with fellow participants over a welcome dinner (included). Saturday begins with breakfast before exploring the renowned Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm, home to an extraordinary Early Jurassic tracksite preserving dinosaur footprints from 200 million years ago. After a picnic lunch (included), enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of collections and the fossil prep lab, followed by free time and an evening geology talk with Dr. Jerry Harris. On Sunday, take part in a true field experience—excavating fossils at the Substation Quarry alongside local experts. After a picnic lunch (included) and more digging, unwind at the hotel before a group dinner (included). Monday features a full-day field excursion with Lead Paleontologist Andrew Milner, exploring regional geology, lesser-known dinosaur tracksites, and scenic sandstone landscapes. Dinner is on your own. On Tuesday, we will wrap up with a visit to the Red Hills Desert Garden, where dinosaur tracks are preserved among striking Navajo sandstone. Departure flights recommended after 1:00 PM. Trip size is limited to 8–13 participants, ensuring an intimate, hands-on experience. DATE/TIME: October 23rd – October 27th TRIP LEADERS Dinosaur Ridge Staff members Barbara Farley and Alyce Olson will be your trip coordinators/leaders. “Allosaurus Alyce” is our Lead Tour Guide at the Ridge and has been guiding tours all over Colorado since 2014. Alyce brings her experience and enthusiasm to every bus tour and works with all of our bus tour guides to do the same, with the goal of turning every ancient footprint and fossil into something wondrous for visitors. Barbara is the Director of Volunteers and has many years of experience in environmental education and coordinating experiential travel programs for various organizations. Our local experts will include Andrew Milner, Lead Paleontologist and Curator at SGDS and Dr. Jerry Harris, Professor Emeritus, Utah Tech University and Science Advisor to SGDS. COST Cost: $1,600 per person; $1,500 for members (ask for member code before registering). Become a member. Includes: Hotel with full breakfast (4 nights) Transportation in a rented 15-passenger van, in and around St. George sites Museum/program costs All picnic lunches, and two group dinners Trip Guides LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION Program starts and ends in St. George, UT. Flights to/from St. George are independent, and not included in the price of the program. Please arrange to arrive at the St. George airport by 4pm on Friday, October 23rd, or – alternatively – by 5pm at the hotel. All transportation during the trip will be provided by a 15-passenger van. ACCOMODATIONS Best Western Coral Hills 125 E St George Blvd, St. George, UT 84770. Complimentary full breakfast, 2 pools, hot tub PHYSICAL EXERTION LEVEL/ACCESSIBILITY Our visit to the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at...
