Dinosaur Dig in Montana (5 Days)
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$1,175 Day by Day details
June through July 2010 join us on a dinosaur research expedition in the Badlands of eastern Montana where you could take part in the discovery of a lifetime!
Our expedition searches for 65 million-year-old dinosaurs in a fossil-rich area known as the Hell Creek Formation located near the small town of Jordan, Montana that many call the “Dinosaur Capital of the World”. During past expeditions, we have discovered fossils of the three-horned Triceratops, the duck-billed Hadrosaur, and the ferocious Tyranosaurus rex.
Unlike many paleontological expeditions that allow only scholars to take part, PaleoWorld Research Foundation promotes the concept of “real science for all people” and encourages the involvement of everyone who has an interest in dinosaurs, no matter their age, background or experience. It is a wonderful opportunity for families, children, students, teachers, and adults to take part in a truly unique, educational, and fun dinosaur adventure! Our expedition offers a true 100% hands-on experience to all participants. Upon joining the expedition, you become a PWRF “associate researcher” and you will learn and take part in actual field techniques used to find, collect, and preserve dinosaur fossils.
Dig-for-a-Day or spend the summer but make no mistake about it; our program is NOT a tour.
We are one of the few dinosaur scientific expeditions open to all ages. However, individual guests must be at least 21 years of age due to car rental restrictions (18-yrs-old without rental car).
Our expedition searches for 65 million-year-old dinosaurs in a fossil-rich area known as the Hell Creek Formation located near the small town of Jordan, Montana that many call the “Dinosaur Capital of the World”. During past expeditions, we have discovered fossils of the three-horned Triceratops, the duck-billed Hadrosaur, and the ferocious Tyranosaurus rex.
Unlike many paleontological expeditions that allow only scholars to take part, PaleoWorld Research Foundation promotes the concept of “real science for all people” and encourages the involvement of everyone who has an interest in dinosaurs, no matter their age, background or experience. It is a wonderful opportunity for families, children, students, teachers, and adults to take part in a truly unique, educational, and fun dinosaur adventure! Our expedition offers a true 100% hands-on experience to all participants. Upon joining the expedition, you become a PWRF “associate researcher” and you will learn and take part in actual field techniques used to find, collect, and preserve dinosaur fossils.
Dig-for-a-Day or spend the summer but make no mistake about it; our program is NOT a tour.
We are one of the few dinosaur scientific expeditions open to all ages. However, individual guests must be at least 21 years of age due to car rental restrictions (18-yrs-old without rental car).
Day 1 
Arrive Billings
Arrive Billings Today you arrive in Billings, MT to Logan Airport. After you pick-up your rental car, you'll drive to your hotel in Jordan. Catch a good nights' sleep because you start your adventure tomorrow!
Days 2-4 Hell Creek Formation near Jordan, MT
Hell Creek Formation near Jordan, MT The PaleoWorld Research Foundation expedition runs in the area of the Hell Creek Formation known as the "Dinosaur Capital of the World." Programs offer hands-on opportunities to work alongside researchers and participate in a genuine scientific dig. On the expedition you learn field techniques to collect Cretaceous dinosaur fossils including prospecting, excavating, plaster jacketing, fossil removal, quarry mapping, preparation techniques in our field lab, fossil identification, and history of Hell Creek Formation. This is not a tour!
After a hot, rough, rewarding day in the field you can relax. Take a refreshing swim in the community pool. Have a soda at the old-fashioned drug store and soda fountain. Dine at your leisure at a local eatery. Visit Garfield County Museum and see the replica of a T. Rex skull, Triceratops skeleton and many fossils excavated from this area. Local establishments offer shuffleboard, darts, and pool tables for your enjoyment. A friendly atmosphere where diggers meet to discuss the day’s highlights and share anticipation of the next day's dig adventure awaits you.
Brush the dust off your old dinosaur dreams and ignite the paleo passion within. This is an exciting dinosaur vacation experience you and your family share together and will always remember. You could discover the next great dinosaur hidden beneath 65 million years of badlands gumbo? Who knows what we’ll dig up next!
Your typical day:
8:30am: Meet at the PWRF base camp, approximately 21miles NW of Jordan (follow signs to Lervick Homestead).
Brief orientation of instruction and days activities. Travel 2 miles to dig site by PWRF staff.
9:00am: Prospecting for new specimens, excavating, plaster jacketing, fossil removal, quarry mapping, preparation techniques in our field lab, fossil identification, and history of Hell Creek Formation.
12:00pm: Lunch and refreshments are provided. Water available throughout the day.
1:00pm: Resume Days activities
4:00pm: Return to Base Camp. You are welcome to stay and assist staff in fossil preparation and research at field lab or return to Jordan.
*During inclement weather we will work in the field lab.
After a hot, rough, rewarding day in the field you can relax. Take a refreshing swim in the community pool. Have a soda at the old-fashioned drug store and soda fountain. Dine at your leisure at a local eatery. Visit Garfield County Museum and see the replica of a T. Rex skull, Triceratops skeleton and many fossils excavated from this area. Local establishments offer shuffleboard, darts, and pool tables for your enjoyment. A friendly atmosphere where diggers meet to discuss the day’s highlights and share anticipation of the next day's dig adventure awaits you.
Brush the dust off your old dinosaur dreams and ignite the paleo passion within. This is an exciting dinosaur vacation experience you and your family share together and will always remember. You could discover the next great dinosaur hidden beneath 65 million years of badlands gumbo? Who knows what we’ll dig up next!
Your typical day:
8:30am: Meet at the PWRF base camp, approximately 21miles NW of Jordan (follow signs to Lervick Homestead).
Brief orientation of instruction and days activities. Travel 2 miles to dig site by PWRF staff.
9:00am: Prospecting for new specimens, excavating, plaster jacketing, fossil removal, quarry mapping, preparation techniques in our field lab, fossil identification, and history of Hell Creek Formation.
12:00pm: Lunch and refreshments are provided. Water available throughout the day.
1:00pm: Resume Days activities
4:00pm: Return to Base Camp. You are welcome to stay and assist staff in fossil preparation and research at field lab or return to Jordan.
*During inclement weather we will work in the field lab.
Day 5 Return home
Return home After checking out of your hotel, you'll drive back to the Billings airport to catch your return flight home.
Price per person starts at: US $1,175 based on double occupancy.
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
Child rate $600 (15 and under) includes:
THIS TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE, but we can assist you with your reservations. Please also note that the Billings airport is about 2 - 2.5 hours from the dig site in Jordan. We have added an extra day (of lodging and rental car) to the tour so that you can arrive in Jordan for overnight before beginning the dig the following morning.
SHORTER OR LONGER EXPEDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE! We can adjust this tour to meet your specifications. Just let us know the length of stay you desire and whether or not you want rental car, etc. and we can price this tour accordingly! We can even tell you how to bring your motorhome. Please call for details!
- 3 Day dig
- 4 Night lodging
- 5 Day Rental car with unlimited mileage, Mid-Size provided (upgrades available upon request for additional charge)
- Meals during dig
- NOTE: Must arrive Billings, MT, Logan Airport, be at least 21-yrs-old, and possess a valid proof of insurance and drivers license.
Child rate $600 (15 and under) includes:
- 3 Day dig
- 4 Nights lodging
- Meals during dig
- NOTE: Must be accompanied by paying adult sharing same room.
THIS TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE, but we can assist you with your reservations. Please also note that the Billings airport is about 2 - 2.5 hours from the dig site in Jordan. We have added an extra day (of lodging and rental car) to the tour so that you can arrive in Jordan for overnight before beginning the dig the following morning.
SHORTER OR LONGER EXPEDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE! We can adjust this tour to meet your specifications. Just let us know the length of stay you desire and whether or not you want rental car, etc. and we can price this tour accordingly! We can even tell you how to bring your motorhome. Please call for details!
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