Bruneau Dunes, State Park, Idaho

May 7 - 9

$175.00

$50 Deposit due by April 29 [register]
Group size: 4 minimum

Bruneau Dunes State Park, in the high-country, shrub-steppe desert of southwest Idaho, is home to the tallest single-structured sand dune in North America, rising 470 feet above a couple small scenic lakes. There are various habitats of desert, dune, prairie, lake and marsh. Bruneau Dunes also has one of only two public observatories in Idaho and is available for astronomical observations. Star programs are conducted Friday and Saturday nights. The visitor center offers information on the sand dunes and birds of prey, insects, fossils, and wildlife found in this part of the state.

This will be a camping workshop at Bruneau Dunes State Park, with the facility of one of the cabins available for meetings, meals, and to get out of any inclement weather that may arise. We'll be photographing the dunes and surrounding area all day, including before sunrise and after sunset.

There is a $5.00 per car fee to enter the park. The Observatory program is $3 per person.

Recommendation: Bring a cot or sleeping pad if you intend to spend the night in the cabin (open floor plan) and a gas stove for cooking.

General Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart Boise mid-morning, stop in Mountain Home for lunch. Arrive Bruneau Dunes early afternoon. Photograph evening light.
Day 2: Dunes sunrise, explore the dunes and surrounding area, composition, off-camera and reflector lighting, question and answer mid-day during lunch. Sunset and evening light.
Day 3: Morning session then departure for home.

Bruneau Dunes Workshop fee: $175.00.
Workshop fee due by April 29.
There is a minimum limit of 4 on this trip.

Trip fee includes:
Instruction
Lodging
Snacks

Not included:
Transportation from gateway city ( Boise) to workshop location (Bruneau - carpooling encouraged)
Meals
Transportation from home city to gateway city and return
Trip insurance (click below on our Registration Policy for trip insurance information)
Fees for additional activities not covered in trip fee

A release form, gear list and other information will be mailed to you upon receipt of your deposit.
Registration Policy .