In collaboration with the Mexican National Institute for Anthropology and History (INAH), the Desert Laboratory is organizing a long-weekend (two-night, three-day) excursion to the Trincheras archaeological site, 28 February – 1 March, 2020. Led by the archaeological and cultural experts of the area (Elisa Villalpando, Paul and Suzy Fish, Jonathan Mabry, and Desert Lab Director Ben Wilder, y más!) we will spend our time exploring the scientific, cultural, and natural history of this remarkable site.
Tentative itinerary
Friday, February 28th
Depart 8am from the Desert Laboratory
Lunch in Santa Ana (cost not included)
Afternoon tour of Trincheras archaeological site visitor center and Clovis exhibit
Dinner (cost included) in town plaza
Saturday, February 29th
Morning tour and hike up Cerro Trincheras
Afternoon tour of canal system, adjacent trincheras and historic sites
Dinner (cost included) in town plaza
Sunday, March 1st
Morning tour of La Playa archeological site
Lunch in Santa Ana or Imuris (cost not included)
Return to Tucson late afternoon or evening
Logistics
Our home base will be the INAH house at the base of the archaeological site. Lodging options are camping (bring your own tent), cots inside the INAH house, or hotel in Trincheras (walking distance to INAH house, cost not included). Let us know if you would like to reserve a hotel room so we can make certain it is available. You will pay the hotel cost directly.
Please pack in a single small duffel bag and have a day pack. The Desert Laboratory will provide water, ice, shade tarps, and dinner Friday, all meals Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. You will need to bring your own camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, water bottles, packs, etc.) if you choose to camp.
Please email us at desertlaboratory@gmail.com or call 621-6945 with any questions.
Student Discounts
We are offering a 50% discount for students (limited availability; to apply, please email desertlaboratory@gmail.com and provide your (1) full name, (2) which course or session/s you wish to take, (3) your student affiliation (non-traditional students of all ages also considered), and (4) a paragraph or two describing how the trip will benefit you.
