DINOSAUR DIGS MONTANA JULY 2004
Learn how to do real fossil exploration and excavation of dinosaur specimens in the fossil-rich Hell Creek Formation of eastern Montana.
Follow the footprints of such famous dinosaur paleontologists as Marsh, Cope, Osborn, Williston, Sternberg, and Barnum Brown, the discoverer of T-Rex.
WHEN? July 5-10th & July 12-17th AD 2004
Dino Dig Camps Starts on Monday July 5th or 12th . Choose which week you would like to attend and advise us on the application form at end.
WHERE? Glendive, Montana
The dig is located on 37 acres of the fossil-rich Hell Creek next to Glendive, Montana. This property is owned by FACT Inc. Montana.
On this new site we have excavated fossil crocodile teeth, pine cones, leaves, raptor bones, and other singular Dinosaur leg bones, turtle bones and shells plus fish and shark remains. The many specimens buried with a host of aquatic animals, indicate rapid catastrophic flood burial.
In the area of our dig site other animals have been found, such as: T-Rex, Caenagnathus, Edmontosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Maiasaurus, other Hadrosaurs, Triceratops, Torosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Thescelosaurus, Champsosaurs, Turtles, Alligator Gar, and Crocodiles have been excavated.
HOW?
Teams of 5 or 6 will be assigned a site and led by one of our experienced dig supervisors. The site will be set-up with established survey points for proper grid work and the dig supervisor will maintain an on-going official sketch of the site in 1m (3’3”) squares x 10cm (4”) in depth.
The proper techniques of digging, sketching/recording, transporting overburden, screening, stabilizing, plastering, removing and identifying specimens will be taught to each team member. Duties will be rotated approximately every 30 minutes throughout the day to allow each team member a complete paleontological field experience.
COST:
SINGLE RATE - $1200 per participant
FAMILY RATE - For families or groups willing to stay 3 or 4 to a motel room, the third and fourth occupant of the motel room will receive a discount on the application fee of $200.
YOUR FEE COVERS:
1 - Accommodations (double occupancy) at Glendive’s newest motel, the Comfort Inn, with indoor swimming pool.
2 - All meals
3 - Daily transportation to and from dig site
4 - Entrance fee and transportation to Makoshika State Park for orientation.
5 - Evening Creation-Flood Program with special speaker plus Q/A at the Comfort Inn meeting room
6 - Necessary tools and supplies at the dig site, including tables, shade, and toilet facilities.
7 - One dig supervisor/instructor for each six guests
8 - A souvenir T-shirt and a replica of fossil Dino material found on site
YOUR FEE DOES NOT COVER your transportation costs to and from Glendive, Montana. Travel Options - see Getting There.
APPLICATION FEES
SINGLE Each application must be accompanied by a deposit fee of $250.00 per person with the balance due on or before May 1, 2004. Applications in and fully paid by April 1, 2004 will receive a $100.00 discount per person. In the event of a cancellation, we will refund 50% of the application fee per person until May 31, 2004. After May 31, 2004 we will not be able to refund the application fee.
FAMILY OR GROUP If fully paid by April 1, 2004, the $100 discount per person will also still apply. Thus the total cost for said third or fourth occupant would be $1,000 or $900 if fully paid by April 1, 2004.
TO ATTEND
Complete application form at the end.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:
1. DINOSAUR FOSSIL OWNERSHIP
Any original bones excavated during the dig belong to FACT Inc., Montana. However the finder may purchase bones at a wholesale rate either as found, or as fully prepared by our experts.
2. FOSSIL NAMING
If you make a new Dino discovery, you have the right to name the creature.
3. NON DINOSAUR FOSSILS
Including fossil fish, leaves, fruits, crocodile parts, Dinosaur bone fragments will be yours to keep, at the discretion of FACT Inc.
NUMBERS The number of participants per week is limited to a maximum of 36 and a minimum of 20. Participants must be over 12 years of age. Parents or guardians must accompany minors. It is recommended participants be in good general health and bring protective clothing suitable for a Montana summer.
SAFETY
While it is our goal to see to the safety of each team member, all persons attending the site must be realistic in realizing that this paleontological experience takes place in the Hell Creek Formation/Badlands of Montana. Thirst, exposure, insect/reptile bites, falls, sprains/breaks, falling rock, sunburn, etc. are all hazards to be avoided. We will provide instructions and a suggested list of items to bring to minimize these hazards.
We also require that each person taking part or attending the dig sign a waiver indicating they are aware of the potential hazards and do not hold FACT Inc. or Creation Research responsible for any injuries sustained during the dig. (For those team members who are minors, a waiver from their parent or guardian will be required.)
CANCELLATION
FACT Inc and Creation Research reserve the right to cancel any dig if numbers are too few or weather is unsuitable. Trip fees would be refunded in such cases minus a $50.00 administration fee.
GETTING THERE
FLYING
(a) To Billings Montana
then
(b) Fly on to Glendive
or
(c) Rent a car in Billings and drive (4 hours) to Glendive.
or
(d) Catch Greyhound bus at Billings to Glendive.
Or DRIVE self from Home to Glendive.
DISCOUNT AIRFARES FACT Inc will notify you of any negotiated discounted air travel fares to Glendive MT with origination from such key cities as Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, LA, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Memphis.
EXTRA Sights to explore before or after Camp:
Lewis & Clark Trail: Glendive is on the Yellowstone River, part of the Trail
Glendive's Frontier Gateway Museum: Free, informative, walk from Comfort Inn
Medora, ND: (1 hr ) World famous outdoor musical and ‘pitch fork’ BBQ; Theodore Roosevelt Nat'l Park
Devils Tower, WY: (4 hr)
Spearfish, SD: (4 hr) Black Hills Passion Play
Rapid City SD: (4-5 hr) Mt Rushmore& other attractions in the Black Hills Nat'l Forest
DINOSAUR DIG MONTANA
DAILY PROGRAM - JULY 2004
Based on an average Montana Summer - cool in morning, hot mid afternoon.
MONDAY 3:00 - 5:00 pm Registration and Sign in
6:00 - 7:00 pm Supper
7:30 - 9:00 pm Orientation -Creation/Flood Seminar 1
NOTE: Dig times may be earlier - depending on heat of day.
TUESDAY 8:00am Orientation Excursion to Makoshika State Park and
Travel to site
Dig #1
12:00 noon Lunch on site
1:00 - 3.00 pm Dig #2
3.00 pm Return to Air Conditioned Motel (Free Time - swim - relax)
6:00 - 7:00 pm Supper
7:30 – 9:30 pm Creation/ Flood Seminar 2
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am Travel to site
8:30 - 12:00 am Dig #3
12:00 noon Lunch on site
1:00 - 3.00 pm Dig #4
3.00 pm Return to Air Conditioned Motel (Free Time - swim - relax)
6:00 - 7:00 pm Supper
7:30 – 9:30 pm Creation/ Flood Seminar 3
THURSDAY 8:00 am Travel to site
8:30 - 12:00 am Dig #5
12:00 noon Lunch on site
1:00 - 3.00 pm Dig #6
3.00 pm Return to Air Conditioned Motel (Free Time - swim - relax)
6:00 - 7:00 pm Supper
7:30 – 9:30 pm Creation/ Flood Seminar 4
FRIDAY 8:00 am Travel to site
8:30 - 12:00 am Dig #7
12:00 noon Lunch on site
1:00 - 3.00 pm Dig #8
3.00 pm Return to Air Conditioned Motel (Free Time - swim - relax)
6:00 - 7:00 pm Farewell Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 pm Show & Share
SATURDAY by 10:00 am Check out of motel
Great Creation materials: fossils, books, tapes, videos & CD’s available during the week for purchase.
APPLICATION FORM
Complete this form and return with payment to:
Mr. Otis Kline
P.O. Box 684
Glendive, MT 59330
USA
Otis Kline, FACT (MT): 406-377-1141 or
Joe Taylor, Mt. Blanco Museum (TX) 806-675-7777
REGISTER ME / US FOR THE MONTANA DIG (Please print)
Please Ö which week you are applying for:
July 5th - 10th 2004 or July 12th - 17th 2004
Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………..
State/Province: ………………………………… Zip/Postcode. …………………………….
Country: …………………………………………
Phone: …………………………… (H) ………………………………….. (W)
Email: ……………………………………………………….
If family or group please list the number attending: …………………………………….
TO COVER MY/OUR DEPOSIT OF $250.00 PER PERSON, I ENCLOSE PAYMENT by check payable to FACT (Foundation Advancing Creation Truth) OR charge my credit card:
Visa Mastercard (Please Ö)
Credit card no.: Expiry Date: ……/……
Signature: ………………………………………………………………………..
I understand that the balance of my/our fees are due by May 1, 2004. To receive the discount of $100 from the $1200 fee per person, I must have the balance to you by April 1, 2004.
Please Note: Family groups must pay $250 deposit for each person.
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