In 2008, Crow Canyon researchers will begin new excavations at several Pueblo sites in the Goodman Point Unit of the Hovenweep National Monument under the guidance of project director Grant Coffey and assistant directors Susan Ryan and Steve Copeland. The sites in the Goodman Point Unit are among the best preserved anywhere in the world, thanks to long-term protection by our partner, the National Park Service.

Join Grant and the Crow Canyon staff in an investigation of several intriguing sites in the unit, including an ancient road, a great kiva, and both single- and multifamily stone-and-adobe dwellings. All appear to be part of a larger community centered on Goodman Point Pueblo, a village excavated by Crow Canyon from 2005 through 2007.

Excavations in 2008 will build on our earlier work in the unit and are sure to reveal important new details about Pueblo life in the Goodman Point community more than 700 years ago.

Our Passion for Archaeology is Contagious!
For more than 20 years, thousands of archaeology enthusiasts have worked alongside Crow Canyon's professional researchers, generating fresh new insights into the ancient people who inhabited the rugged yet beautiful landscape of the American Southwest.

During an Adult Research Week, you'll join our researchers in the field where you will unearth and analyze ancestral Pueblo (Anasazi) artifacts that have been unseen and untouched for more than 700 years. In the lab, you'll identify and analyze ancient pottery and chipped-stone artifacts, adding a wealth of information to our research database. Your discoveries will make a real and lasting contribution to our collective understanding of the Pueblo past!

Throughout the week, enjoy fine meals, comfortable accommodations, and camaraderie with people from all walks of life who share your passion for archaeology.

The atmosphere of the Adult Research Week is fun, friendly, and relaxed, with lots of opportunities for questions and discussions. In addition to being knowledgeable and personable, our researchers are great teachers, dedicated to sharing their ideas and experiences with you. They are passionate about what they do and why they do it, and their enthusiasm is contagious. Spend a week with us and you'll understand why so many alumni return to Crow Canyon year after year!

We look forward to seeing you in 2008 as we embark on another exciting season of discovery!

Focus
Archaeological excavation, laboratory analysis, introduction to ancestral Pueblo Indian history, and current research by Crow Canyon staff.

Activities

Hands-on introduction to the history of the people of the Mesa Verde region.

Excavation at the Goodman Point Unit.

Laboratory processing, including cleaning and analyzing a variety of artifacts.

A tour of our temporary curation facility, where you will view artifacts from recent excavations.

Guided trips to nearby Mesa Verde National Park and Sand Canyon Pueblo, a site excavated by Crow Canyon.

Evening programs on several nights of the week, which include an introduction to Crow Canyon's research and a program presented by a staff archaeologist or guest lecturer on their current research in Southwestern archaeology.

Program for Novices
As a novice, you'll start off your week with an "Introduction to Crow Canyon" the evening of your arrival. The following day, you'll learn about the history of the Mesa Verde region through a hands-on activity called "Inquiries into the Past" before being introduced to the details of Crow Canyon's research in an evening presentation by a member of the research staff. The remainder of your week will be spent analyzing artifacts in the lab for one-half day, excavating in the field for one-and-a-half days, and enjoying evening lectures devoted to topics of current interest in Southwestern archaeology. Two guided tours by our expert staff—one of Sand Canyon Pueblo, which was excavated by Crow Canyon in the 1980s and 1990s, and one of nearby Mesa Verde National Park, a World Heritage site—will round out the week.

Adult Research Weeks Just for Novices
While novices are welcome during any week not reserved for alumni of Crow Canyon programs, we have reserved one week (August 31–September 6, 2008) as an introduction to archaeology designed just for first-time Crow Canyon archaeology program participants.

Program for Alumni
Individuals who have already participated in an Adult Research Week do not repeat introductory sessions, and spend more time excavating at the site. As an alumni, you will spend your week excavating for three days, analyzing artifacts in the lab for one day, conducting nonexcavation fieldwork for one day, and enjoying presentations from staff archaeologists and visiting scholars for two evenings.

Adult Research Weeks Just for Alumni
Two weeks at the end of the field season (September 21–27 and September 28–October 4, 2008) are reserved just for alumni. During each of these alumni-only weeks, you will spend four days excavating, one day analyzing artifacts in the lab, and two evenings enjoying presentations from staff archaeologists and visiting scholars.

Dates and Tuition
Open to Novices and Alumni:
     June 8–14, June 15–21,
     June 22–28, June 29–July 5,
     August 17–23, and August 24–30

Just for Novices:
     August 31–September 6

Just for Alumni:
     September 21–27 and
     September 28–October 4

Tuition per Person:

Tuition covers accommodations, meals, entry fees and permits, and local transportation after your arrival in Cortez until your departure from Cortez. Transportation to and from Cortez is your responsibility.

Deposit $300

Program Details
Accommodations:Our 170-acre campus provides space for relaxing, watching wildlife, walking through the pinyon and juniper woods, and enjoying panoramic mountain views from the rocking chairs on the lodge deck. We provide shared accommodations in comfortable Navajo–style log cabins (hogans). Private rooms are not available and, depending on enrollment, couples might not be housed together. Shared, modern shower and toilet facilities are located in a separate building adjacent to the hogans. You will need to provide your own bedding and towels. Our chef, Jim Martin, is a treasure! Three delicious meals are served each day. You'll be treated to delectable, healthy meals that feature hearty entrees and fresh fruits and vegetables. A salad bar and vegetable dishes are available for those who favor vegetarian meals. See the "Plan Your Visit" section for more information.

What to Expect:Archaeological fieldwork requires hiking at least 1/2 mile to reach the site, lifting buckets of dirt, kneeling on the ground, and working at an elevation of 6700 feet. You will work at your own pace, but the experience will be more enjoyable if you are in good physical condition. Call us if you have questions about your ability to participate in this program. Variables such as weather conditions or group size may require some adjustments in your schedule.

Continuing Education Units:Two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Adams State College are available for an additional fee. Please call for details.

How to Register
Phone: Call 800.422.8975, ext. 146, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Time).

Online: Use the secure reservation form, or e-mail travel@crowcanyon.org. You will be contacted within two working days to complete your registration.

Mail or Fax: Download, complete, and sign the reservation form (PDF).

Send to:
Crow Canyon Registrar,
23390 Road K, Cortez, CO 81321-9408
Or fax to 970.565.4859.

Please Note: Online, mailed, or faxed requests are subject to availability. Your credit card will not be charged until your registration is fully processed and confirmed by Crow Canyon.

Cancellation: All cancellation requests must be in writing to Crow Canyon Registrar, 23390 Road K, Cortez, CO 81321-9408, or e-mailed to travel@crowcanyon.org. Cancellations become effective on the date received. Cancellation at any time: $150 handling fee. Cancellation within 40 days of program start date: forfeiture of all payments.

Notice: Crow Canyon reserves the right to withdraw, without penalty, any announced program (in which case, a full refund of the purchase price will be made) or to make necessary changes to a program or program schedule. Crow Canyon is not responsible, in the event of cancellation or alteration of a program, for any airline or other commercial transportation cancellation penalty incurred by purchasing a nonrefundable or restricted ticket. Tour costs are based upon current airfares (if applicable), tariffs, currency values, and a minimum number of participants. Every attempt will be made to maintain the listed prices; however, prices are subject to change. Please contact us about program status prior to making your travel arrangements. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance; information about travel insurance will be sent to you as a service. Terms and conditions will be sent as part of your registration package; this information is also available online.

Crow Canyon is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to conduct archaeological research and public education programs. Crow Canyon is nationally recognized for the quality of its archaeological research and education programs.

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center's programs and admission practices are open to applicants of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California
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