2005 F.A.C.T. Dig (Foundation Advancing Creation Truth)
Come dig in flood sediments of the Hell Creek formation with Joe Taylor.  Joe and FACT president, Otis Kline, developed this and other digs in the area and are very familiar with the sediments. On hand for part of the digs will be Australian John MacKay www.creationresearch.net (July 11-15 & July 18-22) whose knowledge of the plants is extraordinary. John's team uncovered some very exciting things last dig season.

In 2004 we excavated a triceratops skull and many other bones.  We found layers of plants containing...of all things...figs!  They are mixed with willow, giant horse-tail reeds and pine cones!  These plants do not grow together and they show that they were ripped up and reburied suddenly along with huge land dwelling dinosaurs.

Keep in mind that figs are tropical plants.  It will be obvious why these plants could never have grown in Montana as it is today.  Throughout these fossil beds, it is common to find land dinosaurs mixed with remains of crocodiles, water turtles, closed clams and fish.  It is always possible, of course, to find the terrifying T-rex mixed in with these bones. It might be YOU! Join us.
Call Otis today. 1-406-377-1411

WHEN? July 11-15,  July 18-22 & July 25-29  AD 2005
Dino Dig Camp Starts each Monday morning. 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.  www.creationtruth.org

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 fieldexperience.

COST:
SINGLE RATE - $750 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-  Lunch and supper each day plus snacks and drinks on site
2-  Daily transportation to and from dig site
3 - Entrance fee and transportation to Makoshika State Park for orientation.
4 - Evening Creation-Flood Program with special speaker plus Q/A at the Comfort Inn meeting room
5 - Necessary tools and supplies at the dig site, including tables, shade, and toilet facilities.
6 - One dig supervisor/instructor for each six guests
7 - A souvenir T-shirt (request for T-shirt size [M,L or XL] will be sent with confirmation)

YOUR FEE DOES NOT COVER your transportation costs to and from Glendive, Montana or accomodations. Travel Options - see Getting There.

Lodging, Accommodations
Make your reservations now by contacting the Comfort Inn or Glendive RV Park.
Make sure you reference Foundation Advancing Creation Truth Dig to get the great deals
listed below:

COMFORT INN, Glendive's newest motel, with indoor swimming pool. Continental Breakfast is included in the Motel fee.
Comfort Inn, 1918 N Merrill, Glendive, MT  59330   406-365-6000
Non-smoking room with 2 Queen beds,  @ $71.99 + tax per night for room

Glendive RV Park & Campground, 201 Calif. St., Glendive, MT  59330
406-377-6721 or
Excellent web site with many pictures of park, RV sites, restroom & shower facilities,
laundry room and interior of cabin @ www.glendivervpark.com
Full Hook-up RV [email protected] + tax per night
Power & Water Hook-up RV [email protected] + tax per night
Tent site for [email protected] + tax per night
Cabin "on first come basis"@22.00 + tax per night

DINNER AND EVENING program will be in the meeting room at the Comfort Inn. 

The RV Park is across the street and easy walking distance to the Comfort Inn.

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, 2005. Applications in and fully paid by April 1, 2005 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, 2005. After May 31, 2005 we will not be able to refund the application fee.

FAMILY OR GROUP If fully paid by April 1, 2005, the $100 discount per person will also still apply.

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.   BONE FRAGMENTS
Surfaced weathered bone fragments will be yours to keep at the discretion of FACT Inc.

3.  NON DINOSAUR FOSSILS
Including fossil fish, leaves, fruits, crocodile parts, will be yours to keep at the discretion of FACT Inc.

4.  FOSSIL NAMING
If you make a new Dino discovery, you have the right to name the creature.

5.  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.

6.  SAFETY WAIVER
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



Please Note: Family groups must pay $250 deposit for each person.