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161 - This is the Place Heritage Park, U of U Natural History Museum

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Course Description: Celebrate Utah’s Pioneer Heritage by touring the This is the Place Heritage State Park located high on the East Bench of Salt Lake City. The Place Heritage Park is one of the premier attractions west of the Mississippi featuring Native American Village, trains with guided tour, Utah’s Heritage Quilt Display, Panning for Gold, Arts & Crafts Projects, Historical homes with live Interpreters, Blacksmith, Tinsmith, Spinner and Weaver. Following our Apple Spice boxed lunch our next stop is the University of Utah Natural History Museum. This museum is an architectural marvel and a case study in “green” design. Our visit to the museum includes a museum tour guide to weather, climate, astronomy, native voices, ecosystems, first people, gems & minerals, great salt lake, past worlds, our backyard, and special exhibition for summer 2019 Yellowstone Ecosystem. Per person price includes all bus transportation, ticket prices, lunch and tour guides.

Course Instructor: Julie Hollist-Terrill is the director of the Cache Valley Visitors Bureau. She holds a masters degree in journalism and communications from USU, loves new adventures and is a sought-after speaker and instructor. She is excited to share some of northern Utah’s greatest highlights with you. Julie is the hostess with mostest and you’ll have a great time!
julie@explorelogan.com