GEOL 260: Geology of the Western US - The Walker Trip 2023

GEOL 260: Geology of the Western US - The Walker Trip 2023
GEOL 260: Geology of the Western US - The Walker Trip 2023

GEOL 260: Geology of the Western US - The Walker Trip 2023

WHEN: August 11-19, 2023

WHAT: Field trip across some of the most spectacular geology in the Western USA. We will visit National Parks like Arches, Canyonlands, Great Sand Dunes and Mount Capulin, as well as geologic sites such as Dinosaur Ridge, the KPg Boundary in the Raton Basin, and various expressions of the Great Unconformity.

WHERE: The map shows the route that we expect to follow, as well as the main campsite locations.

LOGISTICS:
- Camping each night
- Dinner each day subsidized by UNL
- Travel costs paid by UNL
- Scholarships available to help cover class credit costs (1x summer session 200-level credit)
- For more details, see the syllabus and presentation

HOW: Contact Dr. Burberry at cburberry2@unl.edu by February 10, 2023, and put “WALKER TRIP 2023” in the subject line of the email. Indicate the following in your email:
- Why you would like to go
- Whether you would like to be considered for a scholarship
- Why you should be considered for a scholarship