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Field Trips: Field trips give members opportunities to experience specific aspects of archaeology such as visiting important field sites or museums. You must be a member in good standing to participate in field trips and sign a release waiver

Field Projects: Field projects are often conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. The projects allow members to work with professionals on historic preservation projects such as archaeological excavations and surveys, rock art recording, and historic structure reconstruction.

Upcoming Field Trips

  • Fort Rock Cave Tour - Fort Rock State Natural Area

    • 13 Jun 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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    Trip Coordinators: Tom & Maggi Machala


    Sign-up begins: Thursday May 29 at 8 AM.


    Drive to Fort Rock from Bend: Approx. 1 1/4 hours; meet-up to Caravan at 9:45 AM by South Bend Safeway near Walmart.


    Tour Length: Approx. 2 hours plus drive time to site of Approx 1 1/4 hours. Bring Water and a BAG LUNCH, Sun protection....and a good hat!


    Entrance fee: Will be covered by ASCO.


    Description: Fort Rock Cave is near Fort Rock State Natural Area. It is the site of instrumental archaeological discoveries dating back over 10,000 years. The Fort Rock Basin is a vital part of Native American history and life. Fort Rock Cave is a National Historic Landmark. Park Rangers from La Pine State Park will lead the tour and explain the history of the region.


    Tour Info: We will caravan to site after rendezvous at the Bend South Safeway Parking lot by Walmart at 9:45AM. Tours begin at Fort Rock State Natural Area at NOON.


    We plan to arrive there by 11:30 to get ready and eat your packed lunch. From there, our tour will be shuttled in a state van, and one of our vehicles, to and from the cave site.


    Be Prepared: Fort Rock Cave is a remote area and you will be required to travel at least 3/4 mile on uneven, dusty terrain. Weather is usually hot and windy in the summer. Bring water and dress weather appropriate. Sun protection highly recommended.


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