Beginning with San Francisco, GeoJourney spent the a week learning about the environments, geology, and cultures of California.   Making several academic stops around San Francisco, students took part in their second geo-hazard project on earthquakes.  Along with a geo-hazard project, GeoJourney also payed visit to Muir Woods, a grove of coastal redwood trees, and learned …

GeoJourney has lucked out with some beautiful weather and awe-inspiring hikes as we travel along the west coast.  At the last posting, we were heading towards Glacier National Park, Montana. Skies were clear, and the air, cool and crisp, reminding us that fall is on its way.  After a lecture on the world-famous geology of …

The last several days have been very busy for all of us on GeoJourney.  After spending some time in Yellowstone National Park, the students became very familiar with the ecosystems and hydrothermal features that make up America’s first national park.  After leaving the park through the scenic west entrance, the GeoJourney caravan made its way …

We are off again, now for the Fall 2011 semester and the students’ enthusiasm has never been higher. Beginning in Badlands National Park, students got their first taste of what field stops will consist of as they learned about the interesting geology and paleontology surrounding Badlands National Park.  After a short hike where students actually …