Join archeologists and educators Kellie Carroll and Sophie Busse from the Ute Indian Museum to learn more about our Western Slope backyard. As you travel along the beautiful Gunnison River through the Dominguez Escalante National Conservation Area you’ll see cottonwood trees, orchards, and records from where people once lived. Let Kellie and Sophie expound upon these traces of humanity in the desert as your interpretive guide to this landscape.
What you need to know:
When: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Where: The Gunnison River in Dominguez-Escalante NCA
Cost: $200 for CCA members; $225 for non-members - Cost includes:
Expert guides, including Kellie Carroll and Sophie Busse from the Ute Indian Museum
Delicious and tasty food and beverages for lunch and snacks. Vegetarian options are available.
Group river equipment
Shuttle transportation
Some hiking and light paddling involved. Great for ages 15 and up!
Become a sponsor for this event
We’re currently seeking both financial contributions and in-kind gear donations to help make this trip a success. Whether it’s funding, supplies, or equipment, your support directly fuels stewardship on the ground (and on the water).
If you’re interested in partnering with us, we’d love to connect and explore how we can work together to make a lasting impact.