Are you a baby boomer who likes to dig in the dirt? X Diamond Ranch near Greer, Arizona will satisfy your inner archaeologist. Located beside the South Fork of the Little Colorado River, on ranch property, Little Bear Archaeological Site offers novices and hobbyists a unique hands-on experience. For accommodations, stay in a cabin at the ranch or choose one of the properties like Amberian Peaks Lodge in Greer. If you’re really into archaeology, sign up for X Diamond Archaeological Field School usually held in June, for five days of field work plus daily lunch, an orientation breakfast and graduation dinner. Since kids are welcome, this might be just the activity for bonding with the grandchildren.
Not interested in getting your hands dirty but still want to learn about the ancient peoples who lived here? Sign up for the tour and lecture.
Learning vacations add variety and interest to travel.So, baby boomers, where do you go to learn? Post a comment. Share your experience.
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Hi, did explore my inner archeologist in 1992 in a dig in Xian, China–What a thrill to uncover neolithic remains and see how earlier people lived. I went on to study contemporary China as a cultural anthropolist. I started at 46 and finished a decadish later. So everyone look to your inner archeologist-you never know what will inspire you to reFIRE!
Hi, did explore my inner archeologist in 1992 in a dig in Xian, China–What a thrill to uncover neolithic remains and see how earlier people lived. I went on to study contemporary China as a cultural anthropolist. I started at 46 and finished a decadish later. So everyone look to your inner archeologist-you never know what will inspire you to reFIRE!
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