Yellowstone National Park: 150 Years of Wonderland (online)
| Dates: | January 27 - February 17, 2022 |
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| Meets: | Th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Location: | Online |
| Cost: | $75.00 |
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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.
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.
| Fee: | $75.00 |
Online
This is a real-time (live) online class that meets at the specified day(s)/time(s) listed.We will send you a reminder email with login instructions one business day before the program start date. If there are additional sessions, we will send reminders the morning of those sessions.
Bruce Gourley
Dr. Bruce Gourley is a historian, author and public speaker whose work encompasses a spectrum of U.S. history and a search for a deeper understanding of the complex American experience. His latest book is Historic Yellowstone National Park: The Stories Behind the World's First National Park. Teaching OLLI courses is among his favorite activities.| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 01/27/2022 | Thursday | 2 PM to 4 PM | Online |
| 02/03/2022 | Thursday | 2 PM to 4 PM | Online |
| 02/10/2022 | Thursday | 2 PM to 4 PM | Online |
| 02/17/2022 | Thursday | 2 PM to 4 PM | Online |
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.