Yellowstone National Park: 150 Years of Wonderland

Dates: January 13 - February 17, 2022
Meets: Th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
 Location: Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
Cost:  $75.00

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Date Day Time
01/13/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM
01/20/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM
01/27/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM
02/03/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM
02/10/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM
02/17/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM

Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2021 - 2022 OLLI at MSU Membership or 2021 - 2022 OLLI at MSU Membership

The online version of the Yellowstone National Park: 150 Years of Wonderland course is a pilot for hybrid programming. The first two sessions are available as recordings and the remaining four sessions will be online via Zoom.

In 2022, Yellowstone National Park celebrates 150 years as the world's first national park, a place known as Wonderland that still amazes and awes visitors. This course will explore Yellowstone's early years and enduring mystique and examine the park's influence on the national and world stage. Along the way, you will meet colorful characters, encounter astonishing stories, and gain a new appreciation for the land of intrigue and wonder in our backyard.


Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Fee:  $75.00

Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church

2152 Graf St
Bozeman, MT 59718
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Bruce Gourley

Bruce Gourley is a historian (Ph.D. from Auburn), the editor of "Church & State" magazine (the publication of Americans United for Separation of Church and State) and the author of nine books. He previously taught in the collegiate classroom before becoming a public historian.
Date Day Time Location
01/13/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
01/20/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
01/27/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
02/03/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
02/10/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
02/17/2022Thursday2 PM to 4 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church

Although we think we know Yellowstone, we are still learning more about the world's premier national park. Whether you are a casual visitor to the park's roadside attractions, a hiker of the park's backcountry, or have yet to visit Yellowstone, you will glean new insights from the park's storied history that you'll carry with you on your next visit.