Name of Designer: Tayler Harrington Date Submitted: September 17, 2009
Field Trip Destination: Seven Devils Mountains, Idaho
Description: Seven Devils is a series of mountain peaks in Idaho. They are a part of the Hells Canyon Wilderness and managed by the Payette and Nez Perce National forests. The mountains offer an extensive number of hiking trails and gives one plenty of wildlife and plant life to observe.
Location: It is about 120 miles south from Lewiston to Riggins. From Riggins, it is about 17 miles west to the Windy Saddle trailhead. Total Travel Estimates: 2 hour 56 minutes / 140 miles.
The Seven Devils Mountains contain some of the highest peaks in Idaho some of which are given names like, “He Devil, She Devil, The Ogre, Tower of Babel, Twin Imps, The Goblin, Devil’s Throne and Devil’s Tooth”. (http://www.summitpost.org/area/range/171143/ seven-devils-mountains.html). The terrain ranges from 1,000 feet in elevation to a 9,240 foot elevation at the summit of “He-Devil”
Selected Subjects for Study:
Birds: The Seven Devils are famous for various types of birds that inhabit their eco-system such as: raptors, shorebirds, songbirds, upland birds, waterbirds and waterfowl (Idaho fish and game). Some main birds to look for are Red-tailed hawks, golden eagles, pine siskin, northern goshawk, etc.
Rocks: The Seven Devils show various types of sedimentary rocks as well as igneous rocks created from volcanic eruptions.
Flora/Fauna: Due to the vast changes in elevation, the area around Seven Devils ranges from desert to high alpine and as a result there is a diverse population of plant and animal life.
Lakes: There are about 45 lakes that can be found in the Seven Devils wilderness area and they also add to the population of different plants and animals that live and thrive in their ecosystem.
Inner health and wellness: Learn ways to utilize nature in order to become a more healthful and ethical human being.
Goals and Objectives of Trip:
To encourage students to venture out into our Seven Devils and Hells Canyon Wilderness and take advantage of the pristine preservation that we are able to enjoy. By doing so, students will learn some of the history of why areas like this were established in the United States and what ethical and ecological implications they have to people. Learn about the native food sources in the area. Also, encourage students to exercise because of an ethical obligation to be healthy both physically and mentally.
Strategies for obtaining goals:
Hiking,/backpacking camping, journaling, yoga stretching and meditation and research about the history of wilderness areas in the United States.
Hook:
Arrive at Seven Devils Mountains and complete the 27-mile hike that leads them by all of the major peaks.
Rationale:
· The healthcare system in the United States in currently in a crisis and its government is looking for ways to reform it in order to get coverage for more people. If we can learn ways to stay more physically fit then each of us can do our own part to decrease the negative effects on our healthcare system.
· It is important as a student to do things that challenge you and get you out of your comfort zone so that you are able to grow and develop as a person. By doing this hike with fellow classmates one can learn how to bond with others and also build their mental and physical strength.
Activities and Procedures:
Prior to departure:
· Learn about safety procedures for backpacking trips.
· Be taught how to properly pack for a backpacking trip.
· Study the flora and fauna of the area, specifically relating to edible food sources.
· Plan and pack for meals and meal preparation utensils.
On Site:
· Take photographs and write in journals.
· Complete the 27-mile hike in 3 days.
· Learn how to meditate and stretch according to the yogic tradition.
· Identify various types of rocks, plants and wildlife and how they fit into the ecosystem, including their importance.
Post trip:
· Complete poems representing knowledge and understanding gained from the trip in relation to ethics and ecology.
Assessment:
Keep a journal of the time spent on the sight and of any research done about the history of U.S. wilderness areas. Then on the return of the trip, complete 2 poems about the time spent and knowledge/wisdom obtained at Seven Devils in relation to ethics and ecology.
Keep a weekly log of physical activity, attempting to get AT LEAST thirty minutes of moderate activity and 30 minutes of easy physical activity a day in an attempt to become a more physically fit individuals and help fight the high obesity rates in the United States.
Resources:
http://away.com/gorp/location/id/id_mtns/sevdevil.htm
http://www.ouachitamaps.com/Seven%20Devils.html
http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/ibt/site.aspx?id=N56
http://www.summitpost.org/area/range/171143/seven-devils-mountains.html
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en-us&q=seven%20devils%20mountains%2C%20idaho%20map&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl
5 Points - Although I was not able to complete the field trip, I do plan on going on it one day and it also took a lot of time to put this together and I learned a lot about the region and the history of the Seven Devils peaks.
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