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The Grand Junction Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society is pleased to host the 89th Annual Meeting of the Colorado Archaeological Society October 4-6, 2024 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Grand Junction, CO

This year’s conference will be held in person with options for virtual participation. This year's conference will feature:

Conference presentations,
Keynote address by Craig Childs speaking on his book, Tracing Time. Craig is known for his studies of the ancient Pueblo peoples as well as adventure travel and wilderness science.
Colorado Archaeological Society Annual Membership Meeting,
Colorado Archaeological Society Board of Directors Meeting, and
Field trips

PAPER FORMS

MUST BE RECEIVED

NO LATER THAN 9/27

Conference Schedule

Stay tuned to the State CAS and the Grand Junction websites for updates and registration information!

Conference Rates

Regular - $85 - Includes all-day presentations, buffet dinner/reception, and keynote speaker
Student - $25 - Includes all-day presentations, buffet dinner/reception, and keynote speaker
In-Person Daytime Presentations - $45 - Includes all-day presentations(no keynote)
Remote/Online Registration - $40 - Includes all-day presentations (no keynote)
Remote/Online Keynote Presentation Only - $20
Non-Member Keynote Presentation Only - $25
Guest for Buffet Only - $20
- Taste of Mexico Beef & Chicken Taco Bar + Cash Bar

Location

Meeting activities will be held at: Courtyard Grand Junction

765 Horizon Dr.
Grand Junction, CO 81506

2024 Colorado Archaeological Society Annual Meeting/Conference

October 4 - 6, 2024
765 Horizon Dr.
Grand Junction, Colorado
United States
81506

Field Trips

McDonald Creek Cultural Area

October 6, 2024 10:00 - 14:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:11

This is a guided field trip on public lands administered by the BLM (12 person max)

Four panels of Fremont rock art are visible along this 2 mile (one way) trail to the colorado River along a desert stream bed. IT is a relatively easy hike, but does include scrambling down rocks.

Driving Directions

Take I-70 approximately 30 minutes west of Grand Junction to Exit #2. Go left (south) over interstate to the Rabbit Valley area. A high-clearance vehicle is required. The road my become impassable when wet.

If time allows, north of the highway is the dinosaur "Trail Through Time" with in situ bones and quarry.

Canyon Pintado

October 6, 2024 09:00 - 13:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:22

This is a self-guided field trip on public lands administered by the BLM. At the Conference, participants will receive trip instructions and literature.

this is a driving tour with multiple Fremont rock art stops and short hikes. Located 60 miles North West of Grand Junction over Douglas pass along Highway 139.

In Canyon Pintado, you'll explore 8 Ute Fremont rock art sites dating from 1200 to 1881. The panels are accessible from several short hiking trails. In 1776, fathers Dominguez and Escalante traveled through the Douglas Creek Valley and were amazed at the rock art they found and called the land "Painted Canyon" or Canyon Pintado. Some of the sites are, "Waving hands", "Kokopelli", and "White Birds". By using D Stretch on your phone, you will be able to uncover more detail.

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A short meeting of trip leaders and participants will be announced on Saturday to answer further logistical questions and finalize times and possible carpooling for Sunday's trips.

**Waivers will be required.

Lower Monument Canyon Trail To Independence Monument (in The Colorado National Monument)

October 6, 2024 09:00 - 02:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:12

(12 person max. with leaders Gayle Smith and Terri Ahern)

With spectacular views of towering rock formations and sightings of desert bighorn sheep during the fall, this 2.5 mile trail (5 miles round trip, 500 feet elevation gain/loss) follows the base of sandstone cliffs to the towering Independence Monument rock spire.

Location: From the west entrance of the monument, turn right onto Highway 340 (going east); after 2.1 miles (3.4 km) turn right just beyond mile marker #5 onto a dirt road that appears to be a driveway. The address for the three-story brown and rock home is 1901 Highway 340. Go 0.1 mile (0.2 km) to the trailhead. There is a port-a-potty at the trailhead.

Difficulty Level: Moderate, 3 hours minimum.

Shavano Valley Rock Art Site

October 6, 2024 09:00 - 02:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:19

(20 person max. with leader Alma Evans) West of Montrose.

Owned by the Archaeological Conservancy, Shavano has 37 rock art panels and a prehistoric rock shelter. It was used by Archaic and Ute people from 1000 BCE to 1900 CE.

Meet approximately 60 miles South of Grand Junction via Highways 50 and 550 at the Ute Indian Museum south of Montrose with docent and CAS Chipeta President Alma Evans. She will lead the trip to the site. A $5.00 donation to the museum will be expected.

Difficulty level: 3/5, with scrambling over rocks.