Centennial Valley and Red Rock Lakes
Registration opens March 1 and closes April 3
Nestled on the edge of the Continental Divide, the Centennial Valley encompasses a vast array of forest, sagebrush steppe, grasslands, an abundance of wildlife, and the largest wetland complex in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The valley also contains the uppermost point of the Missouri/Mississippi watershed, 3,768 miles from the Gulf of Mexico.
Join us to learn about the ecosystems and working ranches in this remote, pristine high-elevation valley in Southwest Montana.
This trip offers a thorough overview of the Centennial Valley's significant natural and cultural aspects. Participants will learn about and meet individuals who live in and manage this pristine ecosystem, including cattle ranchers, the Centennial Valley Association's Range Riders, and managers of non-profit organizations such as the Montana Nature Conservancy and the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. There will be two overnight stays at the University of Utah's beautiful Taft-Nicholson Center in the heart of the Centennial Valley.
Trip activities include guided field excursions, lectures and discussions with local specialists, experiential outdoor learning, evening programs, and morning walks. Homemade group meals and cozy overnight facilities are included.
Registration is through the MSU Retiree Association. Click or tap here for more information and to register for the Centennial Valley & Red Rock Lakes July Travel Program, Departs July 5 and returns July 7.
Scholarship and Tuition Assistance is available!
The scholarship application deadline for Spring travel programs is March 8. Please click or tap here to apply for financial assistance before registering for this program. Note: scholarships will be awarded by March 16.
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