Yeah, they're still learning....

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veronica bloggin', baby!!!

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lunch break

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We've lost Barb and Veronica.

I don't think they want a search party sent out.

What an incredible trip!

I think we were all hoping for a big storm so we could stay.

Scat-strewn scavenger hunt!

Try to find signs of human activity within a carpet of cr_p. Found a wolf tracking collar with radio!

Could this be the next Yellowstone ranger?

6th Graders Descriptions of Today's Hike

"awesome", "great experience", "very cold and windy", "breathtaking" and "exciting".

Good classroom work pays off

Apparently, all of the classroom preparation and activities have paid dividends. They are able to contribute to Ranger's discussions.

A growing experience

The kids are being creative and are very focused on conservation. It seems like they are building new attitudes. It is very cool to witness.

Expeditioners are getting tired

All Expedtitioners are getting a bit tired. Aanother good day hike ahead of us including two short stories based upon human history of Yellowstone.

Cold and snowy today

Lots of leftover food, but not enough time to use it. Early start tomorrow (5:30AM!).

Working on journals before heading out

The students are hard at work on their journals before going out in the field.

Getting ready for tonight's skit

Oh, its cold and very windy today!

Breakfast with the ranger.

Good morning from Yellowstone

Another day out in the field, everyone is excited. Just want to say THANKS to Mrs. Boura (our 6th grade teacher) for everything.

Howard is the cutest beaver we've seen in Yellowstone.

What cold weather?

No one is complaining about the c-c-c-cold weather that we worked in this afternoon. If we were at home, it would have been dreadful.

Greg is bummed wtih Sprint

Greg's bummed that Sprint cellular service is so poor at the dorm. Can someone please update my Facebook status for me, please...?

Exemplary Students from La Salette

Our kids have been *repeatedly* complimented on their knowledge, behavior, and great attitude. Are parents are impressed??

Incredible day!

Some took a bus excursion *deep* into the park to see amazing wildlife sightings and surprising hidden destinations.

Lunch on the trail

Oh, where are the men? Perhaps autographing snowbanks...

Moutain roads

Driving on the mountain roads is treacherous. We're going 25 miles into the park: Black Tail Deer Plateau, varied terrain--no paths.

Snowshoeing in the Backwoods

Today's hike is backwoods showshoeing. Yesterday was a training expedition compared to today. Drew did yoga with the kids last night.

Wolf!

We saw a wolf this morning. We were in the mess hall at the time, so the ecstatic "city slickers" didn't scare it away.

More Presentations

Coyotes presenting their "animal."

Presentation Time.

The pronghorns presenting their Yellowstone animal, imaginary of course!

We love Ranger Michael because

We love Ranger Michael because of his story telling skills and demeanor with the kids.

Ranger Mel demonstrating a geyser.

Sampling at New Trail Spring.

The kids had to sample without touching the hot springs.

Sampling at Orange Spring Tuesday afternoon.

For those of you who...

...were on the fence about doing this trip... Do what you can to get here as soon as possible!!! BYO family and camera!

Yellowstone Legends in the making

Kids are making up Yellowstone Legends story/skits to perform for mass entertainment on Thursday night. Creative juices are flowing...

Ask your daughters about...

"the wilderness wiggle" No soundtrack required!

Weather changes RAPIDLY!

It went from sunny/warm to winter mountain squall in minutes. W watched the weather approach us from nearby peaks.

Joe says...

"Snowshoeing is hard."

Howard says

"Hello, Michiganders!!!"

Chaperones "working hard"

The kids are taking pH, temperature, and bacteria tests at Canary Springs. What are the chaperones supposed to be doing...?

Trail Spring

Learning on the trail

Snowshoeing