Description

Bryan talks with Matt Ohlen, Education Specialist in the Division of Resource Education and Youth Programs of the National Park Service at Yellowstone National Park. Bryan and Matt talk about school programs and tips and recommendations for families planning a trip to Yellowstone.

Discussion includes the following:

· Expedition Yellowstone - Curriculum based education programs for school groups (4:20)

· Expedition Yellowstone Sample itinerary (16:54)

· How should a family prepare, in terms of education, for a trip to Yellowstone (20:35)

· Pack your Patience: managing expectations and tips for visiting Yellowstone (23:30)

· Favorite places to hike (30:45)

· Distance learning program via Skype (37:02)

Resources:

Expedition Yellowstone https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/education/classrooms/expedition-yellowstone-field-school.htm

Yellowstone: Wilderness Classroom https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/education/index.htm

Yellowstone Junior Ranger Program https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/kidsyouth/beajuniorranger.htm

Yellowstone Day Hiking https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/dhsampler.htm

Trout Lake (Tower-Roosevelt area)

Bunsen Peak (near Mammoth Hot Springs area)

Mount Washburn (Canyon area)

Storm Point (Lake Yellowstone)

Elephant Back Mountain (Lake Yellowstone)

Lonestar Geyser (Old Faithful area)