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A r ch A e o l o gical
C o nse r v ancy
Peoples of the Mississippi Valley
When: April 17–24, 2010 Where: Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi,
Beginning in Memphis and following the Mississippi River south to Natchez, our week-long journey covers more than 5,000 years of history, taking you from ancient earthen mounds to Civil War battlefields. The trip offers an exciting opportunity to learn more about the rich and complex mound-builder cultures that flourished along the Mississippi River valley until the arrival of the Europeans. While taking in the charms of the Old South, we’ll visit important sites, including Emerald Mound, the third largest Mississippian mound in the United States.
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and Louisiana How Much: $1,595 per person ($285 single supplement)
Mound A at Winterville, in Mississippi, is the fifth-largest in North America.
We’ll also visit sites from historical times, such as the Grand Village of the Natchez and the Civil War battlefield at Vicksburg. Several of the Conservancy’s preserves are featured on the tour, one of which is Watson Brake Mounds, possibly the oldest mound site in North America.
Yampa River Trip When:
May 23–30, 2010 Where:
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The complex architecture of Machu Picchu is a testament to the Incas’ sophistication. It’s one of the New World’s most amazing sites.
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Join us for a downriver adventure through the spectacular scenery of Dinosaur National Monument, including Whirlpool Canyon, which was first described by the explorer John Wesley Powell. In The Yampa River offers breathtaking scenery. addition to the beautiful scenery, this 70-mile journey down the Yampa and Green rivers offers an opportunity to visit remote archaeological sites, including Freemont culture rock art panels and prehistoric rock shelters.
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Colorado and Utah How Much: $1,895 per person ($150 single supplement)
PeruJuly 9–23, 2010
When: Where: Peru How Much: $4,995 per person
($1,188 single supplement) From the golden tombs of the Moche on Peru’s coastal plain to the splendor of Cuzco and the magic of Machu Picchu high in the Andes, our tour promises to be an unforgettable adventure. John Henderson, an expert in the region’s archaeology, will join us.
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