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Dinosaur Dig - Indiana dinosaur Museum

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Explore Montana's Dinosaur Digs

Explore Montana's Dinosaur DigsExplore Montana's Dinosaur DigsExplore Montana's Dinosaur Digs

Join us for an unforgettable dinosaur excavation experience!

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Dinosaur Digs

Saddle up for the best summer yet

Do you want to have the trip of a lifetime this summer?  Join us in Montana for a prehistoric excursion.


You'll learn a lot about paleontology, but what will stick with you are the new friends and great memories.


Julie and I will be grateful for your help making the Indiana Dinosaur Museum into the best small dinosaur museum in America.


Your hands and your hard work will chape the future of our museum and increase man's knowledge of our ancient past.


-Mark Tarner

explore the wonders of our dig site

    01/11

    Travel back in time with us

    Included in cost

    Not Inluded in cost

    Not Inluded in cost

    • Dig excursion
    • Meals and NA beverages
    • Tools, training, materials and instructions
    • Transportation to and from Billings, MO or nearest airport
    • Shelter

    Not Inluded in cost

    Not Inluded in cost

    Not Inluded in cost

    • Transportation from Montana
    • Bedding
    • Outdoor Gear
    • Personal items and toiletries

    Further Details

    Four travel options

    Four travel options

    • For ages 6 and up
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
    • 50% down deposit required to hold spot

    Four travel options

    Four travel options

    Four travel options

    • $300 per day per person
    • $2,300 per week per person
    • 2 weeks $4,000 per person
    • 4 weeks $7,000 per person

    Experience the World with Dinosaur Dig - Indiana Dinosaur Museum

    What to expect

     A National Georgraphic type experience. When is the last time you heard nothing but wind? Or dug in the dirt to peel back mil lion years of time? In the foothills of Yellowstone come join us on a journey through time. Remember how to learn, live and love life. 

    Two weekers

     - Two week diggers will take optional trips to Yellowstone, Billings, MO, the Crow Reservations, or a trip to Red Lodge.

     - On-going instructions, daily teaching about paleontology and Jurassic. 

    - New site discovers and fossil prospectors are also available for two weekers.

     - Once you apply you will receive a confirmation email and a welcome call from your camp supervisor.  

    Week Schedule

     WEEK SCHEDULE 

    ARRIVAL DAY

    •  12PM- Arrival via ground transportation or pick up in Billings. MO 
    • 12:30PM- Picking up supplies while in town
    •  2PM- Arrival at Ranch. Camp orientation 
    • 3PM- Accommodations assigned 
    • 3:30 to 6PM-Personal Time 
    • 6 to 7pm- Dig crew arrives back at camp. Introduction and refreshments
    •  7:30PM- Dinner, eat and greet 

    EXCURSION DAY 

    • 7 TO 9AM- Breakfast 
    • 9AM to 12PM- Fieldwork 
    • 12 to 1PM- Lunch
    •  1 to 5PM- Fieldwork
    •  5 to 7PM- Clean up, showers, freedom 
    • 8PM- Free time, or paleontology talks, small talk, star gazing (telescopes included), live music 

    DEPARTURE DAY 

    • 7 to 9AM- Breakfast
    • 9 to 10AM- Break camp 
    • 11 to 12PM- Good byes and head out 

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Please reach us at info@indinosaur.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

    • Unfortunately no young children. Ages 6-17 must be accompanied by an adult (fee required for children).
    • 18 and older are welcome without adult supervision. Everyone is required to sign a waiver and must work within camp rules. 

    Applying is simple. Go to indianadinosaurmuseum.com to fill out your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

    • Our main is located along a trout stream with a swimming hole nearby and an outdoor shower. A Porta Potty is nearby too. 
    • Nightly campfires and buffet meals are included. A cash bar is available for adults. 
    • Bears and wildlife are common


    •   A normal day starts with breakfast cooked to order between 7am to 9am. After a hearty outdoor breakfast, everyone loads up for a trip to the dig site. Digging and instruction happens all day till 5pm-6pm. Lunch is packed in and eaten at dig site. 
    •  Tools are packed up, dig site closes and everyone loads up for the return trip back to camp. 
    •  Dinner is prepared while diggers freshen up and recover from a long day. Diners may help too. 
    •  Dinner, campfires, songs, smore, and more! 
    •  There are many camp traditions- not going to bed until someone spots a shooting star is one tradition that’s hard to miss. 

     Rain doesn’t happen often, but when it does it makes the perfect day to do laundry, visit area attractions, play games, or just sleep in. 

      Good physical health. Normally there will not be much hiking. So, you do not need to be able to run a marathon. However, our dig site is at a 4,800 feet above sea level and the sun can be hard to deal with. Expect cool mornings and hot afternoons. Dress in layers and in more ranch wear than Patagonia. Only closed toe shoes- no sandals or crocs. Jeans are good as are work shirts. Please bring sunscreen, sun glasses, water bottles, asprin, and a flexible attitude. The temperature can hit triple digits. 

     

      Good physical health. Normally there will not be much hiking. So, you do not need to be able to run a marathon. However, our dig site is at a 4,800 feet above sea level and the sun can be hard to deal with. Expect cool mornings and hot afternoons. Dress in layers and in more ranch wear than Patagonia. Only closed toe shoes- no sandals or crocs. Jeans are good as are work shirts. Please bring sunscreen, sun glasses, water bottles, asprin, and a flexible attitude. The temperature can hit triple digits. 

     

        Simply said you will learn about how much effort goes into bringing dinosaurs back to life. Every fossil must be carefully found, dug up, plastered, cataloged, and transported back to our lab. We will teach you the step-by-step process that is required of a paleontologist. Giving you insight into a rarely seen world.  

    •  Depending on interest, we will customize informal discussion, guest lectures with field training 
    •  There is also a field library filled in scientific books tailored to the site and the dinosaurs being excavated.  


     

        Simply said you will learn about how much effort goes into bringing dinosaurs back to life. Every fossil must be carefully found, dug up, plastered, cataloged, and transported back to our lab. We will teach you the step-by-step process that is required of a paleontologist. Giving you insight into a rarely seen world.  

    •  Depending on interest, we will customize informal discussion, guest lectures with field training 
    •  There is also a field library filled in scientific books tailored to the site and the dinosaurs being excavated.  


     

        Hat (a wide-brim hat with adjustable string to secure from the wind is ideal.) 

    •  Long sleeved shirt or sunscreen (extra for reapplication) 
    • Full-length pants
    •  Closed toe sturdy shoes (athletic shoes are okay, hiking boot are best) 
    • Work gloves
    •  Glasses instead of contacts 

    Expect rough terrain. There are cactus, yucca, and other plants with sharp spikes. Although unlikely, there is a possibility of rattlesnakes and scorpions. 


     

        Ownership of fossils found on the dig site property belong to the museum and may be of value to ongoing work and study. 

    •  Of course we would never let you leave empty handed! Taking home fossil souvenirs from your excavation is a special part of your expirence; these will be granted at the discretion of your dig guide. 
    •  This is an authentic dig site and bones are not planted, we cannot guarantee your discovery of fossils, though we will do our best to ensure that you find them. 


     

    •  The duration of your adventure
    •  Number of guests 
    • Dates of your adventure 
    • 50% non-refundable down payment 
    • Signed waiver . 


     

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    Dinosaur Dig - Indiana Dinosaur Museum

    7102 Lincolnway West Highway, South Bend, IN, USA

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    10:00 am – 05:00 pm

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    10:00 am – 05:00 pm

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    10:00 am – 05:00 pm

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    10:00 am – 05:00 pm

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    10:00 am – 05:00 pm

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