Week One Projected Itinerary

Sat. July1Depart Hartford: 5:20pmNW0677
Connection: Minneapolis 7:23pm
Arrive at Helena Airport: 10:55pm NW 4748
Transport to Montana Learning Center

Sun. July 2Am: Introductions, Rules and Regulations
Lewis and Clark Then and Now
Natl. Geographic film 43 minutes
Pm: Mapping Lewis and Clark
Evening: Water Safety Instruction and Bonfire

Mon. July 3Gene Hickman Program
Day: Primitive Skills; Wickiup and Grass Mat Construction
Evening: Plains Indian Sign Language

Tues: July 4Journaling Through Lewis and Clark
Am: Hogback Mountain Trip
Evening: Fireworks on Lake

Wed. July 5Am: Travel to Great Falls
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
Late Afternoon: Meet Curly Bear Wagner at Loma
Construct Blackfeet Lodge
Buffalo Steak dinner
Evening: Lecture by Curly Bear on Blackfeet Culture

Th. July 6Am: Hike to Marias River Decision Point
Curly Bear Lecture on the Two Medicine River Incident
Pm: Travel back to Montana Learning Center and Meal Plan
Evening: Walmart Trip

Fri. July 7Am: Packing / Gear Check
Pm: Free Play
Evening: Entire Corps Briefing (Detailed overview of Yellowstone River expectations)

Week Two: Projected Itinerary

Sat. July 8Am: Finish Packing and Depart for Yellowstone
Pm: Stop at 3 Forks and Dinosaur Museum
Evening: Camp at Mallards Rest
MDFWP ($fee) 406-994-4042

Sun. July 9Am: River Expedition Day One (27miles)
Pm: Camp at Sheep Mountain

Mon. July 10Am: River Expedition Day Two (19 miles)
Pm. Camp at Grey Bear
MDFWP ($fee) 406-247-2490

Tues. July 11Am: River Expedition Day Three (10 Miles)
Pm. Camp at Otter Creek visit Prairie Dog Town

Wed. July 12 Am: River Expedition Day Four (25 miles)
Pm: Camp at Indian Fort near Reed Point

Th. July 13Am: River Expedition Day Five (20 miles)
Pm: Camp at Itch-Kep-Pe Park near Columbus
(no fee)

Fri. July 14Am: Break Camp and travel back to M.L.C.
Pm: Shower and Pack for home
Evening: Bonfire Farewell Program

Sat. July 15Depart for home: Helena: 8:20am NW 4749
Connecting: Minneapolis 11:50am
Arrival Hartford: 4:40pm NW 0554

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