November Excursion - Canyon County Parks, Cultural & Natural Resources

So, you want to be a fourth grader for the day? Come with us on a virtual “field trip” through Celebration Park!

The mission of Canyon County Parks (www.canyonco.org/parks) is to preserve the cultural and natural resources of our county as recreational and educational opportunities for our citizens and visitors. Celebration Park, an archaeological park established in 1989, embodies this mission. We provide place-based educational field trips at Celebration Park, situated in the Snake River canyon, serving hundreds of schools and thousands of students each year. Our flagship program, Stories in Stone, is designed for 4th graders who are studying Idaho History, and is aligned to state and national curriculum standards. A highlight of this field trip is a hike along the Park’s petroglyph trail, exploring the rich cultural and natural history of southwest Idaho. Students learn about traditional Native American cultures during a Lifeways presentation in the Canyon Crossroads Museum and…