SIDE  TRIPS -

2014  Toward a Science of Consciousness Conference

THURSDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 24, 2014  1:00 - 6:00 PM

Motor Coaches will leave from the Marriott University Park at 1:00 p.m.

Boxed lunches may be ordered in advance*

or save some breakfast and join us at the Dinner...Option 1 people will

be close by....Enjoy your day an evening in the Catalina Foothills!

Option 1:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/attmain/coronado/specialplaces

MT. LEMMON, The Santa Catalina Mts., and a Nature Walk 1:00-6:00 pm 

10,000 Ft. above the desert floor, 5 climactic zones, and 30 degrees cooler, lies Mt. Lemmon. Our trip up the Hitchcock Highway is like traveling from central Mexico to Alaska. Desert scrubs plants to tall ponderosa pines. Bring a camera for photos along the way at special view points. A nature walk follows our journey up the mountain. There is a mountain top community and a few shops. Includes transportation, guide, fees, and iced soft beverages.

Closed-toe shoes for hiking, Sunscreen and Hats Recommended and a Jacket and Sweater 

$85.00 per person 

Option 2

DESERT JEEP ADVENTURE 1:00 - 5:00 pm 

Jeep Tours website.....www.traildustadventures.com

The four wheeled open air jeep tour will lead you through some of the most beautiful and rugged desert wilderness surrounding Tucson. Your driver/guide will share with you all of the history and narrate thru the cactus forests, canyons, washes and mountains that surround the trail. Wear closed toed shoes, sunscreen. Water and beverages are provided.  Includes pickup at the hotel, transportation, guide, and iced soft beverages. 

Closed-toe Shoes, Sunscreen and Hats Recommended.

$110 pp

How are you going to get to the Banquet** in time on Thursday evening ?

Transportation for Side Trip Attendees and Others to the Banquet: Thursday evening

Mt. Lemmon/Sabino Canyon  participants

Those signed up to attend the Conference Banquet will be dropped off directly following the trip at the Skyline Country Club (approximately 6:00 pm) You may wish to bring a change of clothes. Those not attending the Banquet will return, after the drop off, to the Marriott Hotel.  

Jeep Tour participants 

Participants will return to the Marriott Hotel (approximately 5:00-5:15pm). Those attending the Banquet will have to be ready to take the 5:30-5:45 pm motor coach (in front of the Marriott)

Not taking a side trip but attending the Banquet  

Those not participating in one of the trips should be prepared to take the 5:30-5:45 pm

motor coach (in front of the Marriott)

Returning to the Hotel

Dinner attendees who have ordered transportation will depart the Skyline Country Club at

(approximately 10:00-10:30 pm) and will return to the Marriott Hotel.

* Boxed Lunches - Information to be provided - additional charge $15

   Choice of meat, vegetarian or vegan or just bring your own. water and snacks provided.

** Advance Reservations encouraged for the Banquet and Motor Coaches

   See Online Registration or Printed Registration Form