LASSEN, SHASTA, & LAVA BEDS
September 23-27, 2004
Join Professor Emeritus Tad Beckman and our very own guest geologist, Bill Ehni, on the second annual HMC alumni travel program!
SCHEDULE: September 23 - 27. Come for as many or as few days as you like!
Thursday, September 23: WEAVERVILLE - Learn about gold mining and the Asian immigration and settlement. Visit the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California and get a live demonstration of the town's stamp mill and tin shop.
Friday, September 24: LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK - Tour this compact laboratory of volcanic phenomena and associated thermal features. Learn about tertiary volcanism and the Achumawi, Atsugewi, Maidu, and Yana peoples who converged here in the summer for hunting and gathering.
Saturday, September 25: LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK - Hike to the rim of the volcano with Bill Hartman '62 or learn more about native peoples with Tad.
Sunday, September 26: SHASTA - Learn about the geologic and cultural history of Mt. Shasta and get a photography lesson in the field.
Monday, September 27: LAVA BEDS NATIONAL PARK - Explore cave-like lava tubes and learn about the Modocs, the Modoc War, and how Lava Beds relates to the volcanic history of the area.
COSTS/ACCOMODATIONS/TRAVEL
*Program costs: $75 per person
*Young alumni discount! $50 per person for graduates of the last decade (1994-2004)
*Cost does not include accommodations, meals, travel, or incidentals.
Accommodations
Participants are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements through our group reservations. There are lodging options designed to fit any budget
| LOCATION | CAMPING | LODGING |
| Weaverville | $26 tent/$40 RV
Premier RV Resort www.premierrvresorts.com |
$99 - double occupancy
Hilton Garden Inn www.hiltongardeninn.com |
| Lassen | $16 tent/$22 RV
Mineral Lodge Camping www.minerallodge.com |
$69 - $85 1-4 persons
Mineral Lodge www.minerallodge.com |
| Mount Shasta | $8 per person
Lake Siskiyou Campground www.lakesis.com |
$99 - hotel room - 2 persons
$139 - 1-bed chalet $182 - 2-bed chalet Mount Shasta Resort www.mountshastaresort.com |
| Lava Beds | $15 tent
Burney Falls Campground www.burneyfalls.com |
$70- $125 - 1 - 4 persons
Pit River Lodge www.pitriverlodge.com |
**Tax not included
Travel
Participants will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements. The Alumni Office will arrange carpooling upon request.
RESERVATIONS
Final Reservations and program fees due Friday, July 23, 2004.
Final invitations with registration forms will be sent only to those who express interest. Expressing interest does not commit you to the trip. Email the Alumni Office
by June 15 in order to receive a registration form and invitation.
Questions? Contact the Alumni Office at 909-621-8334
| Previous Page | Next Page |