Marble Mountains Trips
This academic year non-major students have been introduced to the joys of Geology field work. Here is what some of them had to say:
Since it was the first time that I had ever gone camping it is an experience that I will remember forever.....My friends still can't believe that we looked at the different planets and constellations, found trilobites, hiked up the volcano and also stopped by to see the salt beds. Please let the TA's, Pete and Marilyn know that I am very grateful to them for taking the time to show us why Geology is so much fun. ~ Grissell Camarillo
I want to thank you for offering such a wonderful field trip to others outside of the Geology class. I had an amazing time and learned so much......You both have opened this area of science for me and through this field trip I have gained a high appreciation for Geology... ~ Vanessa
Going on that field trip has really opened my eyes to the field! ~ Ana
If the second field trip doesn't fill up with new people, then I'd love to go again. ~ Lisa
Taking note of oncolites in the Chambless Limestone in the Marble Mountains
A refreshing view from the Marble Mountains.
Roberto and Christine collecting trilobites in the Latham Shale.
A group photo op with sand verbena at Amboy. Geo 2 field trip, March 1, 2008.
Negotiating the crater rim at the Amboy cinder cone.
Field trip leaders and two happy campers at the summit of Amboy Crater.
Panorama of Amboy Crater.
Pete Sadler and Nigel Hughes conferring on the rim of Amboy crater.
Partial group photo at Bristol Dry Lake. Geo 2 February 2, 2008.
In November 2007 Bristol Dry Lake was dry, but the Geo 1 students found water in the salt mining channels.
In February 2008 the Geo 2 students found Bristol Dry Lake not so dry.
Geo 2 students on the shores of Bristol "not so" Dry Lake.
Greg Miller and Allison watch the sunset reflected in Bristol Lake.