School Field Trips to Travelers' Rest

Each year, more than 2,500 students and teachers from Montana and beyond participate in place-based learning experiences at Travelers' Rest State Park through TRPHA's professionally taught field trip program.  They come to the Park mostly from area school classrooms, though some come from as far away as Wyoming.

About School Field Trips
Teachers may select and schedule from eight or more interdisciplinary, age-appropriate, standards-based education programs to create a field trip customized to their curriculum goals and logistical needs.  Our offerings include a guided archeology walk, traditional Native American games, nature journaling or even a teacher-led field trip.

Field Trip Cost
Education is critical to TRPHA's mission of protecting and preserving Travelers' Rest State Park and National Historic Landmark. TRPHA is committed to ensuring that our education programs remain affordable to Montana's public school teachers and students.

Teacher-Led Field Trips

Teacher-led field trips to Travelers' Rest are a good option for those who do not wish to schedule an educational program with TRPHA.  Although TRPHA welcomes teachers to plan a self-guided field trip to Travelers' Rest State Park, we ask that you:

• Call 406-273-4253 or email ahead to schedule your visit to avoid conflicts with other groups.
• There is no program fee for teacher-led field trips to Travelers' Rest State Park.
• The regular state park entrance fee of $2 per person applies to school groups from outside of Montana.

Scheduling a Field Trip
To schedule a customized field trip to Travelers' Rest State Park:

• Review TRPHA's current education program offerings.
• Select one or more education programs to include in your field trip. Note the required time for each program in planning your field trip.
• Call the TRPHA program director at 406-273-4253 to schedule your visit with the following information:

~ date and time you would like to visit (choose a morning or afternoon slot)
~ education program(s) selected
~ total number of students
~ age / grade level of students
~ contact person's name, phone, and email address
~ names and email addresses of all participating teachers
~ mailing address (for invoice and confirmation letter)
~ any special needs to be considered in planning your program

You will receive an invoice and a letter confirming the details of your visit. Please contact the program director if you have not received a written confirmation within two weeks of your scheduled field trip.