Join Dr. Lee and his research colleagues Dr. Scott Carpenter and Dr. Jack Fischer for a rare, in-depth archaeology field experience exploring a drive line and buffalo jump complex in Paradise Valley. This guided field trip offers participants the opportunity to visit and learn from engineered hunting landscapes that reveal how Indigenous peoples skillfully shaped the land long before roads, fences, or modern development.

Drawing on recent archaeological research, your guides will discuss how stone drivelines, hunting blinds, and alpine ice patches were used together as part of sophisticated hunting systems grounded in close observation of animal behavior, terrain, and seasonal change. As melting ice continues to reveal high-elevation sites, these places are providing powerful evidence of long-term Indigenous stewardship in landscapes built, revisited, and maintained across generations.

The trip begins promptly at 8:30 AM at the Park County Fairgrounds, where participants will board a comfortable charter bus for transportation to and from the site. Some walking and light hiking will be required in the field; participants should be prepared for variable weather and uneven terrain.

Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the fairgrounds but be sure to bring your own lunch!