A typical field trip begins by meeting in Kuna. Normally, the school provides a bus and we provide the walk-on guide. On the way from Kuna to Swan Falls Dam, we make several stops to view raptors and other wildlife and talk about the ecology of the National Conservation Area.

Swan Falls Dam, the park administered by Idaho Power Company, makes a nice spot for the students to eat their lunch and use the restroom facilities.

After lunch we board our boats, which are large, comfortable, and safe for a trip up the river. On the boat trip we explain the forces that formed this magnificent canyon, and discuss the plant and animal life that exists on the river. We return to the dock in time to get everyone back on the bus and back to your school within the confines of a normal school day.

The cost is $15.00 per student, with one adult per 10 students allowed at the same price. Any other adults are welcome at $30.00 per person. These prices include all taxes, use fees, and fuel surcharges. At this cost, we require a minimum of 40 students in order to do a field trip. However, if your class is not of this size, don’t give up. We can usually combine your class with other smaller classes in order to make up a trip. We can also provide bus services at an additional charge, if arranged in advance.

A $100.00 deposit is required to reserve a trip, with the balance payable in one check at the initial meeting in Kuna on the day of the trip.

The normal season for field trips is April and May. However, we can arrange trips at any time of the year (weather permitting), based on your needs and desires. We can gear the trip for any age group from grade school through high school advanced classes. Some of the schools that have been out with us (most of which come every year) are Whitney, Shadow Hills, Riverstone, Liberty, Koelsch, and the Fish and Wildlife Zoology Class from the Boise School District.