Hike the ‘Ologies with Connie Burkhart – G26110102
Explore the geology, paleontology, archaeology, anthropology and history of Ghost Ranch and the surrounding area through easy to moderate hikes to places that tell the stories of the rocks, the people and the fossilized life of the past. Learn how these ‘ologies’ fit together bringing history to life as we set the stage with lectures and adventures out in the field visiting sites and important geologic areas. Participants must be able to hike at 6,500ft in elevation on uneven terrain carrying a light pack for water and a sack lunch as several of our hikes will take us out in the wilderness until early afternoon. This earth science-based hiking excursion is a signature program developed and led by Connie B. Burkhart who weaves together the narrative of the past, taking us back to the period when the first dinosaurs roamed the land that is now Ghost Ranch. Come join this immersion into the ‘Ologies’ and hike the stories of the land and legends of the ones whose footprints echo through time.
Instructor
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Connie B BurkhartConnie Burkhart is a true Renaissance woman who has sculpted her life to include all the passions of her heart and soul. She is a metal design artist, singer-songwriter, musician, southwest wilderness guide, worship leader, Airbnb host and ‘The Dinosaur Lady’, an educator in geology and paleontology. For over two decades she has taught various seminars at Ghost Ranch. She cherishes the gifts around her-she loves prospecting for fossils in the high desert earth, exploring a junkyard for treasures to rescue for metal designs, or listening to the ‘music’ of a rushing river.