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Niagara Falls Fieldtrip

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Date: June 16, 2012 (Saturday) Time: TBA Destination: Niagara Falls, NY Cost: TBA			The battle over the age of the earth has deep roots in Niagara Falls. It was here at the Falls in 1841 that Charles Lyell, an influential colleague of Charles Darwin, promoted his concept of uniformity in geologic processes throughout the past. Lyell came to America anxious to find geologic features that would take more time to form than the Bible would allow. As a result, Lyell's concepts of slow geological processes was widely embraced by geologists for decades but has been largely abandoned by geologists today.
Local residents who lived near the Falls, at the time of Lyell's visit, insisted that the Falls were retreating at a rate of at least three to five feet each year. Although he observed it for only a brief time (less than one year), Lyell estimated that rate to only be one foot per year. Thus, Charles Lyell charged that the Bible was in error because his estimate told him that Niagara Falls would have taken 35,000 years to form! Come learn the truth about how long it has taken Niagara Falls to erode through the Niagara Gorge. The facts you will learn on this trip will astound you! ______________ Adapted from John Morris' The Young Earth, 2009, Master Books, pg.46.
Fieldtrip Highlights See Niagara Falls up close while riding on the Maid of the Mist ferryboat Designed for children and adults of all ages Learn up-to-date facts about geology and history that confirm the recent erosion of the Niagara Falls Gorge Get answers to your questions about the Ice Age Strengthen your faith as you learn about the reality of the Genesis Flood Receive an exclusive one-of-a-kind guide booklet of Niagara Falls that is written from a creationist viewpoint			Your Guides Terry Kanouse is the founder and director of Niagara Falls & Noah’s Flood Ministries. As a former Niagara Falls tour guide and pastor in upstate NY, Terry has combined his passion for biblical history with his extensive knowledge of Niagara Falls to create an educational fieldtrip that takes place on the New York side of Niagara Falls! Although Terry leads fieldtrips at the Falls year-round, this fieldtrip will be more in-depth than his typical fieldtrips and will include classroom instruction, strenuous hiking and a newly released edition of his guide book of Niagara Falls. Josiah & Melody Detwiler are coordinating the logistics of the Niagara Falls fieldtrip. Josiah is the Director of Outreach at the Akron Fossils & Science Center (a creation science based musuem that opened near Akron, OH in 2005). The couple can be reached at the Akron Fossils & Science Center by calling 330-665-DINO (3466) or by sending them an email.

Trip Itinerary *Start Time TBA:* Pre-trip briefing on Grand Island. *End Time/Location TBA:* The trip ended last year above the Whirlpool Rapids. *Before and Afterward:* See our exclusive guide booklet for ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions Click on each question to see the corresponding answer. Do I need a passport to participate on the fieldtrip? No passports are needed as the fieldtrip will only take place on the New York side of Niagara Falls. Are there restrooms available during the fieldtrip? Yes. Is the "Maid of the Mist" ferryboat ride included in the fieldtrip price? No. Fieldtrip participants that wish to ride the "Maid of the Mist" ferryboat must purchase tickets at the ticket booth during the fieltrip. "Maid of the Mist" accepts cash, Visa and Mastercard. No personal checks. [Read More] Is the fieldtrip stroller friendly? Yes and no. The first part of the fieldtrip takes place around the rim of both water falls and has paved walkways. We recommend bringing a small umbrella style stroller that can be easily collapsed and transported on the trolley buses that we will ride throughout the fieldtrip. The second portion of the fieldtrip involves hiking down into the Niagara Gorge. This part of the trip is NOT stroller friendly and is somewhat strenuous and rugged. Outdoor shoes and clothing are required.
Terms & Conditions Liability Release By participating in this fieldtrip, all participants give the Akron Fossils & Science Center and Niagara Falls & Noah's Flood Ministries express permission to use pictures and/or video footage they collect during the trip for their promotional purposes.			Registration & Fees *The June 16, 2012 registration prices will be released soon.* Full payment is required with registration prior to participating on the tour. Early Bird Price (Registration is not open yet for the 2012 trip. The 2011 trip prices listed here may be subject to changes.) Individuals.................................$20.00* Member Price (Individual)...............$15.00* Families........................... $100.00 Max.* Member Price (Family)............$90.00 Max.* Regular Price (Registration is not open yet for the 2012 trip. The 2011 trip prices listed here may be subject to changes. Individuals.................................$25.00* Member Price (Individual)...............$20.00* Families........................... $120.00 Max.* Member Price (Family)...........$110.00 Max.* One exclusive tour booklet is included with each registration (and 4 booklets with each family registration). *2011 Maid of the Mist Rates** Adults............................... $13.50 Children (6-12)...................... $7.85 5 and under.......................... FREE Tickets to ride the Maid of the Mist ferryboat are not included in the fieldtrip price. Maid of the Mist tickets can be purchased directly at the Maid of the Mist box office on the day of our trip prior to boarding (time for this is accounted for in our schedule). They accept cash, Visa and MasterCard. No personal checks. Click Here to Register Registration for the June 16, 2012 fieldtrip is not open yet. Sign up on our mailing list to be contacted when registration opens for the 2012 fieldtrip. A $20.00 non-refundable fee is included with the registration price.
*Maps* Our fieldtrip begins approximately 4 1/2 hours Northeast of the Science Center. We have included a Google map and link below for you to print directions to Grand Island, NY, where our adventure will begin. Grand Island is about 15 to 20 min. (9 miles) East of Niagara Falls. Our fieldtrip will begin at Whitehaven Road Baptist Church 1290 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072. View Larger Map
*What to Bring* Camera Pencil and paper for notes Comfortable shoes Light jacket Sunscreen
*On Your Own* Our exclusive guide booklet has suggestions for additional sites to visit in Niagara Falls that the group will not have time to see during the fieldtrip.