Moab’s Ancient Past Rock Art Tour

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  • Where: Moab Area every Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
  • What months available: May through October, 2013 (except during CFI closure late July)
  • Time: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Group Size: Minimum 1, maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and children 4+
  • Cost per Person: $65
  • Deadline for Signup: 6 pm the night before
  • Join us for the Moab's Ancient Past Rock Art Tour and visit several petroglyphs sites along the Colorado River corridor.
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Cedar Mesa/Comb Ridge Archaeology

Lodge-based, vehicle tours and short hikes

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  • Where: Southeastern Utah – Cedar Mesa/Comb Ridge Area
  • What months available: NEXT TRIP WILL BE IN 2014 - DATE TO BE DECIDED (email us at info@cfimoab.org if you are interested in being alerted when the date is set)
  • Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days - 2 Nights
  • Time: Evening Day 1 through Afternoon Last Day
  • Group Size: Minmum 4, maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and Youth 16+
  • Cost per Person: $540 Adult/Teens 16+ plus $4 BLM Special Area Fee
  • Deposit: $150 non-refundable, applies to total due
  • Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore some lesser known locations and learn about recent findings from the Comb Ridge Heritage Initiative Project. This research recently completed was part of a multi-year cooperative archaeological research project by the BLM and the University of Colorado. From our cozy base at Recapture Lodge in Bluff, you will enjoy van tours and short hikes exploring prehistoric and historic sites, rock art and geological features along Comb Ridge and on Cedar Mesa.
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Lower San Juan River Trip

Family friendly camping, rafting and short hikes

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  • Where: Mexican Hat to Clay Hills, Utah
  • What months available: May-early July and September October, call to arrange your private trip
  • Number of Days/Nights: 5 Nights - 5 Days includes 1st night lodging at Recapture Lodge, Bluff, UT
  • Time: Evening Day 1 through Afternoon Last Day
  • Group Size: Minimum 4, maximum 12
  • Age Group: Adults and youth 6+
  • Cost per Person: $1,100 adult, $860 youth 6-17, includes $12 BLM Special Area Fee
  • Deposit: $300 nonrefundable, applies to total due; full balance due 30 days prior
  • Come float the canyons of the Lower San Juan River with us from Mexican Hat to Clay Hills, Utah, for 56 miles of deep canyons, fossils, history, geology, and stunning beauty!
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Lost World of Range Creek – July

Archaeology paradise: rare opportunity to see pristine prehistoric Fremont rock art

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  • Where: Book Cliffs between Green River and Price, Utah
  • When: July 13, 2013 through July 14, 2013
  • Number of Days/Nights: 2 days, 1 night
  • Time: Morning day 1 through afternoon last day
  • Group Size: Minimum 4, maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and youth 16+
  • Cost per Person: $400
  • Deposit: $150 nonrefundable, applies to total fee; full balance due 30 days prior
  • Deadline for Signup: July 8 by noon (1 week prior to trip date; names submitted to Univ. of Utah for clearance.)
  • Join us for a rare opportunity to see prehistoric Fremont rock art and sites at Range Creek, hidden in the Book Cliffs of Eastern Utah. CFI Naturalists narrate the story of this unique landscape, the people who lived here, how they lived, and why they eventually left.
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Women: Wild by Nature River Trip

Rafting & Inflatable Kayaks on the Lower San Juan River

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  • Where: Lower San Juan River from Mexican Hat to Clay Hills, UT
  • When: September 01, 2013 through September 06, 2013
  • Number of Days/Nights: 5 Days and 5 Nights - 1st night at Recapture Lodge
  • Time: Evening day 1 through afternoon last day
  • Group Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 12
  • Age Group: Women only 16+
  • Cost per Person: $1,100 plus $12 BLM Special Area Fee
  • Deposit: $300 Non-refundable deposit applies to total due
  • Deadline for Signup: August 27 by noon
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Lost World of Range Creek – Sep.

Archaeology paradise: rare opportunity to see pristine prehistoric Fremont rock art

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  • Where: Book Cliffs between Green River and Price, Utah
  • When: September 07, 2013 through September 08, 2013
  • Number of Days/Nights: 2 days, 1 night
  • Time: Morning day 1 through afternoon last day
  • Group Size: Minimum 4, maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and youth 16+
  • Cost per Person: $400
  • Deposit: $150 nonrefundable, applies to total fee; full balance due 30 days prior
  • Deadline for Signup: September 2 by noon (1 week prior to trip date; names submitted to University of Utah for clearance.)
  • Join us for a rare opportunity to see prehistoric Fremont rock art and sites at Range Creek, hidden in the Book Cliffs of Eastern Utah. CFI Naturalists narrate the story of this unique landscape, the people who lived here, how they lived, and why they eventually left.
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Book Cliff Archaeology

Vehicle tour, short hikes with guest archaeologist Dr. Carol Patterson and CFI Director Karla VanderZanden and others

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  • Where: Book Cliffs – Hay Canyon/Westwater Creek area
  • When: October 05, 2013 through October 06, 2013
  • Number of Days/Nights: 2 days, 1 night, includes ranch B & B stay
  • Time: Morning day 1 through afternoon day 2
  • Group Size: Minimum 4, maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and youth 16+
  • Cost per Person: $400 includes contribution to CFI youth programs
  • Deposit: $150 nonrefundable, applies to total fee; full balance due 30 days prior
  • Deadline for Signup: September 30 by noon
  • A van tour into several unique canyons in the heart of the Book Cliffs north of Moab, Utah with short hikes led by CFI Director Karla Vander Zanden and a guest expert. This tour will focus on the archaeology, geology and biology that is special to this area. Overnight stay at nearby bed and breakfast.
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Lost World of Range Creek – Oct.

Archaeology paradise: rare opportunity to see pristine prehistoric Fremont rock art

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  • Where: Book Cliffs between Green River and Price, Utah
  • When: October 12, 2013 through October 13, 2013
  • Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days,1 Night - All trips meet Saturday/Sunday
  • Time: Morning day 1 through afternoon last day
  • Group Size: Minimum 4, maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and Youth 16 and over (Youth fee same as Adult)
  • Cost per Person: $400 Adults and youth 16+
  • Deposit: $150, non-refundable, applies to total due
  • Deadline for Signup: October 7 by noon (names submitted to University of Utah for clearance.)
  • Join us for a rare opportunity to see prehistoric Fremont rock art and sites at Range Creek, hidden in the Book Cliffs of Eastern Utah. CFI Naturalists narrate the story of this unique landscape, the people who lived here, how they lived, and why they eventually left.
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Custom Upper San Juan River Trip

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  • Where: Begins and ends in Bluff, UT.
  • Age Group: Adults and Children 6 years old and up
  • Cost per Person: $200/day - Adult
  • Cost per Person: $180/day - Youth 6-17 (must be 6 in the month of trip)
  • Cost per Person: $6 - BLM Special Area Fee
  • This popular 26-mile stretch Upper San Juan is famous for geological wonders and interesting side canyon hikes, extensive prehistoric Indian rock art and dwellings. We’ll find mild rapids and wonderful scenic floats along ever changing dramatic canyon walls. This is a great family trip and a gentle interaction with the outdoors.
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