Exploration is about hunting for dinosaurs. The past few years our exploration teams have discovered some great specimens such as Leonardo, Roberta and our newest juvenile Brachylophosaurus Peanut. This coming year, four exciting 5-day exploration weeks will be offered on the Malta Project. There is some exciting exploration work to be done as well as continued excavation in a few localities. We may be extending some exploration into new parts of the Judith River Formation quite unlike the Malta exposures.

Participants will learn how to recognize fossil bone as it is found at new exposures, how new sites are found, and will experience the thrill of discovery of new specimens as they are first found in the field. The goal is to find new specimens and sites for future studies. Some exploratory excavation of new finds and isolated bone specimens will round out the experience.

PLEASE NOTE: While no training is required for any of the one week programs, exploration like this requires an 'outdoors' attitude and this is not a Paleo-Dude ranch. The Judith River badlands are renowned for their rugged terrain so these programs are not for the "vacationer" type or someone who is not serious. You must be in good physical condition and able to easily deal with heat (it is especially hot at this time of year!) will be tedious and hard work but very rewarding and fun!