July 24-30, 2010 with Carolyn Dillian, Princeton Writing Program. Hike, kayak, and raft through some of America’s most stunning landscape with friends and family in a program that balances outdoor adventure with the creature comforts.

Wyoming's northwest corner is a geothermal theater of awe, including thousands of ever-erupting geysers, hot springs, enormous thermal basins and hissing steam vents, all at the heart of the largest unspoiled wilderness in the continental U.S. Join your fellow Princetonians, July 24-30, 2010, on this multi-sport program that combines two of the nation's most popular national parks and offers a little something for every age and interest.

Explore Old Faithful and the Lower Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park and enjoy an afternoon in "easy-to-learn and handle" kayaks on Yellowstone Lake and paddle the calm, reflective waters of Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park. Raft a scenic section of the Snake River along the bases of mile-high, snow-speckled peaks and have a chance to glimpse bald eagles, moose, elk and river otter. Check into a cozy cabin surrounded by wildflowers on the banks of the Snake River with stunning views of the Grand Tetons and dine under star-filled skies. Take a side hike up Rendezvous Peak at 10,450 feet for a stunning view of Jackson Hole and enjoy a whitewater finale on another section of the family-friendly Snake River.

Please note: One night of tent-camping will be included in the journey, though the campsite will be pre-set for participants.

About the Study Leader
Carolyn Dillian, a lecturer in the Princeton Writing Program, will serve as study leader for this program.

Carolyn Dillian is an archaeologist with expertise in prehistoric North America and a research focus on long-distance trade and exchange. She has directed archaeological projects throughout North America, and has also worked in Africa. Prior to coming to Princeton, Dr. Dillian taught in the Anthropology Department at Rutgers University. She received her B.A. and M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania, and her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. During this journey, Dr. Dillian will lead special activities involving the stone tool materials that were used by Native Americans in the region through which the group will travel, while providing details about archaeological sites and Native American history and pre-history.

To make a reservation, fill out the form in the brochure or contact Princeton Journeys at (609) 258-8686 or journeys@princeton.edu.