The stark beauty and natural resources of Grand Canyon have been luring mankind for thousands of years. Only a fraction of Grand Canyon National Park has been surveyed to date, and thousands of historic and prehistoric artifacts have already been catalogued.

During this class, participants will learn the latest archaeological surveying methods and employ them along a remote segment of the rim country west of Grand Canyon Village. Based from historic Pasture Wash Ranger Station, the class will learn how to search for, identify, and record archaeological sites. Participants will also learn about the various peoples who have inhabited the region for the past 4,000 years. We are tentatively planning to work in concert with members of the Havasupai Tribal Government on many of the surveys and may very well be working within the reservation boundaries. Using these skills, class members will help the National Park Service catalog fragile sites to ensure their protection. Participants will be eligible to join future volunteer surveys at Grand Canyon National Park.

Food is provided during this class. GCFI will provide free camping the night before class and the final night of class in Mather Campground in Grand Canyon Village, as well as camping in the field during the class.