START TIME CHANGE: Succor Creek & Leslie Gulch - Mahogany Mountain Caldera

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Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology

Join the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology for a geologic-guided drive to Succor Creek and Leslie Gulch aka Mahogany Mountain Caldera  .

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology

START TIME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 8 AM!Join Geologist Mark Ferns for an incredible geologic journey through Succor Creek to Leslie Gulch. He will be assisted by volunteer geologist Barbara Beatty.During this field trip, we will be looking at the Mahogany Mountain Caldera, a large rhyolite complex whose core is well exposed in Leslie Gulch. This is largely a ‘look at the scenery’ trip, not designed for pounding on rocks. The Mahogany Mountain Caldera is an important link between the Yellowstone Hot Spot and the Columbia River Basalt. It is only in the last ten years or so that the geologic model tying the Yellowstone Hot Spot Trend and the Columbia River Basalt Province together has begun gaining acceptance. The trip will include about 8 stops with the first being at Succor Creek for a lunch/bathroom break.REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leslie-gulch-mahogany-mountain-caldera-tickets-1984833724099?aff=oddtdtcreatorMeetup1) First meetup is at 8:00 am at 4657 S. EAGLE RD ALBERTSONS (SW CORNER OF Eagle &amp; Amity in southeast Meridian). Look for Barb's white Ford Explorer SUV.2) Please bring your largest vehicle so that we can maximize carpooling. Some area roads are dirt with limited parking so we need to plan. Seatbelts for each passenger and full tank of gas is required.3) The trip is approximately 2 hours each way, not including stops.4) We will leave the first meetup at the Meridian Albertsons at 8 am for the 50-minute drive to the Homedale Albertsons, where we will pick up our guide, Mark Ferns, at 9:00 am.PLEASE NOTE: If you are meeting us at the Homedale Albertsons. PLEASE let Barb know, 602-228-5097. We don't want to leave anyone behind and we need to arrange car pooling.About the GuideMark Ferns was born and raised east of the historic mining camp of Jacksonville in Southern Oregon. His fascination with geology began early in life. After returning from the US Army in 1972, he earned geology degrees from the University of Oregon. In 1979, Ferns started his career as a geologist with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI), working in Baker City. His initial projects involved cataloging old reports and mapping gold veins in northeast Oregon. In the late 1980s, he led a geologic mapping project during a gold rush in the Owyhee country, contributing to new discoveries and expanding geological understanding.After retiring in 2011, Ferns taught geology and mining history at Eastern Oregon University, developing engaging stories for students. He continues to live in Baker City, exploring geology and contributing to museum exhibits, with over 40 years of published geological maps and publications.Attendance LimitationsLimited to 6 cars or about 23 people. Everyone must pre-register. Because of the limited number of cars, we can’t handle ‘No-shows’, so please cancel online or contact Barb if you find you can't go after you register.Preparation and GearBring lunch, snacks and water. Be prepared and dressed for the weather.Fees and Refund PolicySponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG), 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Non-members of the Museum pay $20 plus an Eventbrite fee; IMMG members and children attend for free.Full refunds will be issued if IMMG cancels the trip due to weather. Please provide a valid email address when registering and check it the day before the event for possible cancellation updates.Contact InformationFor questions, contact operations@idahomuseum.org.Further ReadingField-trip guide to Columbia River flood basalts, associated rhyolites, and diverse post-plume volcanism in eastern Oregon. This is very technical material, but check out pages 33-38 for info that relates to this field trip.Scientific Investigations Report 2017-5022-<a href="https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/sir20175022O" title="https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/sir20175022O" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/sir20175022O</a> Waiver and AgreementThis adventure requires a waiver . By signing up for this field trip, the registered individual assumes all risks for themselves and those on their ticket, including possible dangers and hazards associated with the trip offered by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG). The participant agrees to hold harmless the trip leaders, IMMG, and all officers and representatives from any claims, losses, or damages (including attorney’s fees and costs) arising from injury, death, property damage, inconvenience, or financial loss due to delay or other causes by reason of participation. The participant also acknowledges responsibility for carrying their own automobile, life, and health insurance and understands that use of alcohol or drugs may impair judgment and coordination, holding IMMG harmless from any claims resulting from such use.For questions, please contact operations@idahomuseum.org.

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