Museum of Northern Arizona Ventures Program: Educational Tours of the Southwest
 
Hotel-based trips to Colorado Plateau destinationsHiking trips with base camp support to Colorado Plateau destinationsWilderness trips in the SouthwestDay trips to Hopi and other Southwest destinationsCustom educational tours in the Southwest
 
 
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MNA Ventures Trip Leaders

MNA Ventures guides are leading experts who are dedicated to making your trip the most educational and rewarding experience possible!

MNA Ventures guide describing archaeolgy of Canyon de ChellyOur trip leaders are experts who not only have extensive experience as educators, but they also share a passion for teaching and for the Colorado Plateau. They include scientists, writers and poets, artists and photographers, cultural consultants, and guides. Trip leaders are assisted by experienced MNA staff who prepare meals, drive, and generally help make your Venture successful and enjoyable. We are proud to include some of the Southwest’s leading experts and educators:

Stewart Aitchison, Zoologist, Geologist, Photographer
Gene Balzer, Photography Professor
G. Kent Colbath, Geologist
Jim Enote, Executive Director of the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center
Tim Gibbs, Archaeologist
Kelley Hays-Gilpin, Danson Curator of Anthropology, MNA
Lois and Steve Hirst, interpretive rangers and authors
James Kay, landscape photographer
Don Keller, archaeologist
Bill Liebfried, ecologist
Wayne Ranney, geologic interpreter and author
Susan Secakuku,Hopi cultural consultant
Jerry Snow, Colorado Plateau interpreter and guide
Kim Spurr, Bioarchaeologist
Ann Weiler Walka, poet and naturalist
David Wilcox, MNA Senior Research Associate
David Wilson, Navajo cultural interpreter and guide

 

 

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