Think archeology mostly involves raiding tombs and escaping from temples of doom? At a Thursday presentation at Northwest College, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area archeologist Richard Olsen will talk about what the job really entails.

Olsen’s program, titled “Archaeology 101: Beyond Indiana Jones and Lara Croft,” will begin at 6:30 p.m. at NWC Fagerberg Building Room 70. The presentation will be presented in person and livestreamed on the Powell Valley Community Education Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PowellValleyCommunityEd).

Olsen promises to answers all your archeological questions. Those include: What is archaeology all about? How many times has the presenter been chased by a boulder? What kind of hats do archeologist wear? Are archeologists really that good with a whip?

Beyond answering those questions, Olsen will explain the basics of archeology and what goes into practicing it.

“This program promises a mix of fun and science,” said Bighorn Canyon Chief of Interpretation Christy Fleming.

It’s the second program in the Bighorn Canyon Spring Speaker Series, which is being presented in partnership with Powell Valley Community Education (PVCE). In the first program, held in February, Bighorn Canyon Ranger Todd Johnson spoke about George Washington and two more talks remain scheduled.

On April 15, Ranger Fleming will cover “Caroline Lockhart and her many characters,” sharing stories about the characters found in three of Lockhart’s novels and the local residents she is said to have based them on. On May 13, Ranger Jen Prentiss will share her 10 favorite hikes in Bighorn Canyon and the surrounding area. All presentations are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. at NWC.

For more information, visit the Powell Valley Community Education website at nwc.edu/pvce or contact Fleming at 307-548-5402.