This domestic travel course explores the National Park Service (NPS) and will explore units of the NPS that focus on biological, historical, and cultural sites of importance in New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. Biological diversity from deserts to alpine ecosystems will be explored along with historical and cultural areas. The course includes discussion of important events in NPS history (Roosevelt, Muir, and the Civilian Conservation Corps) as well.
The only city we spend much time in is Albuquerque, NM. Major destinations include White Sands National Park, Big Bend National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and Great Sand Dunes National Park. Other national park areas will include cultural and historic sites. We also visit a mammoth dig site, Roswell for aliens, and a few other fun surprises along the way
All meals included! Fee includes all transportation, entrance fees, accommodations, and other attractions.
Airfare to/from Albuquerque, NM and extra for souvenirs