Range Creek Trip in Utah by Mel Morris September 23-24, 2011 We top the 9,000-foot ridge and see the tavaputs (beautiful sunrise, Ute). The sun’s rays highlight the east-facing slopes where the trees are changing color. The maples are so red that your eyes hurt to look at them. Yes, I said maples–Big-tooth maples. Orange, [...]
On Thursday, March 17, the Museum of Western Colorado held an all-day kids’ camp, Archaeology and History Adventure, at the Museum of the West. Under the direction of David Bailey, History Curator, the kids learned to excavate artifacts and draw their location on a grid, metal detecting, painted casts and worked hands-on with an archaeologist. [...]
The Museum of Western Colorado’s 11th Annual Re-Enactors’ Day was held on April 30, 2010 at the Museum of the West. The day was a great success with over 500 students, teachers and chaperons attending. The event featured blacksmiths, Museum volunteers, archaeologists, Dutch oven cooking, military re-enactors, saddlemakers, gold panners and many more historical demonstrations. [...]
Canyonlands by Night… Canadian Rockies… Museums of Utah… Crow Canyon… Telluride… The Alaska Experience… Black Canyon of the Gunnison Hike… Leadville… Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta… Durango Adventure… Grand Canyon and Havasupai… Trips far away and in our own backyard. We make the travel arrangements, do the driving, include many meals and admissions – and, last but [...]
March 20 • Register by March 17 March 25 • Register by March 22 The Fremont culture thrived in Utah and western Colorado around a thousand years ago. Join us on the popular rock art hike down McDonald Creek, deep in the heart of the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area for a discussion about local [...]
We have been hard at work ironing out the details of the Spanish Missions trip and after looking it over all I can is one thing…wow! This trip will truly hit the highlights of northern New Mexico and will be full of history and culture. Our first day will be a long drive to the [...]
The Museum of Western Colorado received a very generous donation this week. Museum member Pat Martin donated what is believed to be a Basketmaker III (roughly AD 500) piece of pottery. Further research will be required but, right now, it is believed to be one of the oldest pieces of pottery from the area in [...]
Ever wonder what happens at the museum after dark or what is behind closed doors? Want to know where and how artifacts not on display are housed and cared for? The Museum of the West will hold three behind the scenes tours – October 30th, November 20th and December 18th. The tours start at 5:30 [...]
The registration deadline for this trip has been extended to October 8! Journey with the Museum of Western Colorado on trip to some of the most storied, mysterious and breathtaking Anasazi sites in the American Southwest. We will visit Colorado’s own Mesa Verde, study the puzzles and questions surrounding Chaco Canyon, drive into the heart [...]
Prehistoric Lithic Description and Analysis Date: September 18-20, 2009 Cost: $50, includes printed course materials Location: Whitman Educational Center, 4th and Ute Avenue, Grand Junction Register: (970) 242-0971, ext. 209. Reservations are required. Last day to register is Friday, September 4, 2009. Instructor: Kevin Black, Assistant Colorado State Archaeologist The course introduces the technology of [...]