To arrange a free tour, email xxx or call (208)xxx-xxxx. 

1 -  Clark Fork

Natural history museum
Nature Trail
Creek

35 acres
Near the Canadian border

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Nestled in a forested, canyon near glacial Lake Pend Oreille, just south of the Canadian border,
the  Clark Fork Field Campus is a multi-purpose center for educational and research activities. 
     The beautifully landscaped campus provides a secluded and casual setting with its own natural history museum, nature trail and creek.

Other highlights

Scotchman Peak. This rugged mountain can be reached via hiking trail. Panoramic views from the top are breathtaking.

Clark Fork River and Delta. This wide, swift-flowing river is a great place for fishing and boating. The delta abounts in bird life, including many species of ducks, geese and other water-loving birds. 

Lake Pend Oreille and Denton Slough. Located a few miles from Clark Fork, Lake Pend Oreille is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the continental U.S.  It offers outstanding opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing. 

Fish hatcheries. Two nearby fish hatcheries include Spring Creek Hatchers, with open pools filled with many species of trout; and Cabinet Gorge Hatchery, new, hatching young kokanee salmon for release into Lake Pend Oreille.

Community Courses:

Grizzly Bear

Spring Mushrooms

North Idaho Flora with Emphasis on Ethnobotany

Wild Medicinal Plants

Wild Cats of Idaho: Cougar, Lynx, Bobcat

Koani, The Ambassador Wolf

Bats: Habitat, Habits, and Identity

Reservations
Manager Clark Fork Field Campus 
P.O. Box 87 Clark Fork, Idaho 83811 
Phone: 208.266.1452

  2 - Taylor Ranch Wilderness Center

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Taylor Ranch, 65 acres,  lies in the heart of the 2.35 million acre (9525 km) Frank Church-River of No
Return Wilderness in central Idaho, thirty-six miles from the nearest road. It is accessible
throughout the year by bush plane

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 Since 1969, faculty and students have conducted a variety of studies at Taylor Ranch. These include studies on:

•  predator ecology (mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes), 
• ungulate ecology (bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer), 
• owl and songbird habitat use, 
• settlement and subsistence patterns of indigenous peoples, 
• natural patterns of vegetative succession, and environmental monitoring and assessment.

Taylor Ranch provides scientists and students with unique opportunities a university-administered, permanently staffed wilderness field station in the heart of a designated wilderness area committed to advancing the understanding of natural
ecosystems and wilderness values, the ranch hosts appropriate research and education projects.
     Located at 3,900-feet (1189 m) elevation on the south side of Big Creek, a major tributary of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, the station is situated in an area of steep mountains. Douglas-fir forests, open bunchgrass slopes, and mountain mahogany on rocky bluffs surround the ranch; and a variety of forests, meadows, and rangelands exist within a few miles of the ranch.

Annual precipitation averages 15 inches (381 mm), most of which falls as rain and snow
during late winter and spring. Temperatures range from winter lows of -25°F (-32°C) to
summer highs of over 100°F (38°C).

Facilities include eleven buildings and a hay barn, including comfortable if rustic living quarters--some with bathrooms and showers -- for up to 18 people, a field laboratory, a large cookhouse, and a classroom suitable for group gatherings. 

Because it is often desirable to move camp gear to remote sites, the ranch maintains a few
pack animals.

 3 - McCall Field Campus

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On the shore of scenic Payette Lake in central Idaho, our 11-acre (4.5 ha) field campus provides an excellent educational setting for groups of all ages. An atmosphere reminiscent of summer camp creates a sense of anticipation and camaraderie. The history, quality environment, and culture of the McCall area enhance programs and activities.

Bunkhouse Cabins. Eight rustic cabins provide bunk beds for up to 80 people. Each bunkhouse cabin has a dividing wall with 2-3 bunk beds on each side. The common restroom and bathhouse are
nearby.

Duplex Cabins. Two duplex cabins house up to 16 people. Each cabin is divided into
two units. Each unit includes a small restroom/shower, sink, refrigerator, and double bed and bunk bed.

Meeting Rooms. The spacious, well-lit classroom is centrally located on the campus and provides a view of the lake. It
accommodates groups of up to 60 people. An outdoor meeting area is available for warm, sunny days. Audiovisual and other educational
equipment is available on request.
Recreation. The 11-acre campus features 600 feet of lake front beach for swimming and
sunbathing. Volleyball, horseshoes and hiking are available on site. 

Ponderosa State Park borders the McCall Field Campus and offers splendid hiking, nature trails, boat ramps, trailer
hook-ups and a wide variety of evening interpretive programs
Dining Lodge.

 
The cozy main lodge, complete with beamed ceiling, stone
fireplace and a view of the lake, seats 60 for meals. Home cooked meals served buffet style are available at flexible times.

Reservations:
McCall Program Manager
McCall Field Campus, Box 1025
McCall, ID 83638 | Telephone 208-634-3918 | email: uimccall@micron.net 

Courses are designed for UI students, Extended Education and the community