Elderhostel: BYU-Idaho Campus
If you are interested in this program, please go to elderhostel.org to enroll.
From Yellowstone to the Moon and Everything In-Between (Program # 2540)
This program is for grandparents, parents, and their grandchildren, ages 10-15. You must bring a grandchild to particpate in the Intergenerational Program.
Intergenerational Program
- June 15-20, 2009
- July 6-11, 2009
- August 17-22, 2009
Program Description
These action-packed weeks will take you on a journey from the famous thermal features and animal habitat of Yellowstone to the unique volcanic landscape of Craters of the Moon, former scientific training ground for U.S. astronauts. In one day of classroom studies, you will explore volcanic formations, ancient sand dunes, wildlife, and birds. The classes will be enhanced while on field trips to see Old Faithful, buffalo, elk, coyotes, geese, swans, cinder and splatter cones, and explore lava caves. Friday is a fun day of touring the local attractions of Bear World, Harriman State Park, and Mesa Falls.
Location Features
Rexburg, recently named one of the best small communities in America, lies 30 miles northeast of Idaho Falls in the historic Snake River Valley. Founded in 1888, Brigham Young University - Idaho (formerly Ricks College) has grown into a four year university.
