Grand Encampment Museum hosts Native American trek
Trek participants will have a unique opportunity to venture onto Big Creek Ranch, seen here in this historical photo, to visit Native American sites in the area.
The Grand Encampment Museum (GEM) will be holding a historical trek that will appeal to both local and Native American history buffs on Aug. 17 as they host the "Native American Trek at Big Creek: A Benefit to Support the Grand Encampment Museum." The trek, which will last all day Saturday, will feature three guest speakers; Dr. Jason LaBelle, Associate Professor of Archeology at Colorado State University (CSU), Ray Sumner, a first-year doctoral student in anthropology at CSU, and local historian and archeologist Chilly Rollision.
Trekkers will first meet at GEM before taking the drive to Big Creek Ranch. While there, participants will visit tipi rings, wiki-ups, gravesites and other historical sites that are not typically open to the public. It is suggested that participants travel in high clearance vehicles and carpool for the event. Participants should bring a lunch and plenty of water.
The trek costs $20 per person and will begin at 9 a.m. For reservations and information, contact GEM at 307-327-5308 or [email protected].
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