Take a day or two to explore the Jurassic!

Our Single Day Expedition option allow you to join our field expeditions for 1 or 2-day visits. It’s perfect for people who aren’t sure if they are quite ready for a full week expedition— those interested in exploration who want to add dinosaur discovery to their Big Sky vacation plans, or families with younger kids.

You'll still be doing hands-on fieldwork— contributing to ongoing research by finding and excavating the fossilized remains of Jurassic dinosaurs and other prehistoric life!

Please note: We limit these groups to 5 people. If you need to bring more than 5 people, contact us and we’ll see what we can do. While this is small group, it is not a private tour. Your group will be joining our weekly participants for the day.

To learn more about our expeditions, please be sure to read all of the information provided on our Field Expedition and Frequently Asked Questions pages.

Please review all of the information on this page before booking your expedition.

    • AGE: Must be at least 8 years of age. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    • TRANSPORTATION: You are required to drive your own vehicle to our field sites. 4-wheel drive vehicles are not usually required to access our field locations, but higher clearance vehicles such as SUVs are highly recommended. We also recommend that you carry at least one can of Fix-A-Flat or similar product.

    • FOOD & WATER: You are required to bring your own water and lunch. You are free to eat lunch whenever you prefer.

    • FOOTWEAR: Appropriate, closed-toe footwear. Stepping on a cactus in crocs is not enjoyable.

    • SUN PROTECTION: Bring plenty of sunblock and a hat.

    • You are responsible for your own Lodging
      Depending on availability, lodging at our base camp at the Yellowstone-Bighorn Research Association may be possible for a fee of $150/person/night. This fee includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Cabin availability may not be known until May 2023. Please contact us for details.

  • 8 am: We will meet you at a pre-arranged location in Red Lodge, Montana on the morning(s) of your visit. We will leave for the field absolutely no later than 8:10am - NO EXCEPTIONS.

    Depending on the site we are visiting that day, the commute may be between 45 and 70 minutes each way.

    We work until as late as 4pm, although the weather sometimes drives us out of the field earlier than that*.

    *Weather

    The health and safety of our crew and participants are our first concern.  Weather is the the primary factor determining when we leave the field sites in the afternoon, and also happens to be extremely difficult to predict in this region. Storms or even rain can be quite dangerous in these areas, and even hazardous for vehicle travel. We must evacuate if there is a significant chance of rain. Excessive heat also often limits the amount of time we can spend in the field.  

    • *Reimbursements of 50% will be provided only if weather forces us to evacuate the field before 12 noon.

  • 2026 Single Day Expedition Fees

    Regular Expedition Visitors: $200/person/day

    Nonprofit: $50/person/day Available to:

    • Student groups, including courses

    • Individual or groups of teachers

    • Museums and nonprofit groups dedicated to nature, science, and education

    • must be affiliated with a registered nonprofit 501c3 organization

    Nightly Stays at YBRA: $150/person/day

    • Very limited availability. Must be approved by Elevation Science Institute staff prior to purchase.

    • A stay at camp is not at all required - just offered to those who might want it.

  • Refunds and Cancellations:

    • Refunds are available until April 1, 2026, and will be for the purchase price minus credit card transaction fees plus a $100 administrative fee.

    • Refunds cannot be made after April, but the paid fees instead can be converted to a donation to the Elevation Science Institute.

    • If your travel plans change, please email JSchein(at)ElevationScience.org

2026 Daily Expedition Availability

The availability information presented below will be updated frequently. However, it may not be 100% accurate, as new registrations occur all the time. Please contact us if you would like to confirm availability.

DATES NUMBER OF DAILY EXPEDITION SPOTS AVAILABLE

AVAILABLE DATES FOR THE 2026 FIELD SEASON WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN EARLY 2026

Interested in the full week experience?

If all this sounds like something you’d want to do for more than a day or two, our full expedition is a week long experience that includes transportation, meals, room and board, evening lessons and unforgettable activities, and all the tools and training you could need!