Bruneau Fossil Reef: Geologic Field Trip
Investigate the geology of Fossil Reef and Horse Hill with guide Steve Schaps. Three stops will include:
1) Fossil Algal Reef, and short presentation
2) lunch stop at a nearby area of red, burnt soil (contact metamorphism)
3) Horse Hill which includes the unconformity surface between the Glenn Springs Formation and the underlying Chalk Hills Formation. This area also has a lot of fossils, petrified wood, and Moqui Balls.
We will meet in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot at 10am near McDonald's Restaurant, 6574 S Federal Way, near the intersection of I-84 and Hwy 21. From here Steve will facilitate carpools. We will need some people with higher clearance vehicles to be carpool drivers, especially people with Trucks, 4WD, or AWD vehicles. If necessary, we can take passenger cars and Steve can ferry people back and forth the last mile in his 4WD truck. Max 5 cars, so plan on combining people into fewer vehicles.
The first stop is roughly 80 miles from the meetup location on Federal Way. We will stop at the store and gas station in Bureau to regroup. Steve will have driving directions, GPS locations, and a map ready to give to volunteer carpool drivers. Not any real hiking involved ~500 yards total. Suitable for almost all ages and abilities. Limited to 16 people and 5 cars because of rough road and parking.
Bring lunch and beverage. No restrooms but that has never stopped us. Dress for the weather, including proper shoes or boots. Return about 4pm or so. No dogs, please. Event will be cancelled if there is snow, rain or high winds. No charge if the IMMG cancels the event. Please check your email the day before.
Everyone must pre-register.
About Steve Schaps: Steve has a BS and MS in Geosciences and an MBA in finance. He has previously led numerous group trips to the Oolite Shoals and is now prepared to guide a trip to the fascinating Bruneau area. Steve is a member of the IMMG and an informed and motivated guide for interesting geologic sites near Boise.
The Bruneau Fossil Reef Geologic Field Trip is sponsored by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, next to the Old Pen in East Boise.
This adventure requires a waiver. By signing up for this Bruneau Fossil Reef Geologic Field trip you agree to the following: The registered individual accepts and does hereby assume any and all risks for himself and those on his ticket, for possible dangers and hazards involved in connection with the field trip designated above, offered by the IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY (IMMG), and does hereby SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the trip leader(s), IMMG and all officers and representatives of IMMG from any and all claims, losses, or damages, including attorney’s fees and costs because of said claims, on account of injury, death, property damage, and inconvenience or loss of money due to delay or other cause that may rise, by reason of my participation in the field trip. I understand that my use of alcohol or drugs would impair my judgment and coordination, and will hold IMMG harmless from any claims arising from my use of either. I understand I am responsible for carrying my own automobile, life, and health insurance.
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