Like to travel and visit neat places? So do we! Department faculty members are committed to providing hands-on learning experiences through a variety of field trips...

Department Field Trip to New Mexico (Julia Dillion; Fall Break 2016):

Department Field Trip to New Zealand (Margaret Distler; Jan 2013):

Learning in the Field - Geology of New Zealand: 

Word For The Day - Geology of New Zealand: 

The Winter Term Experience | ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: 

Jim & Tim Show Trailer: 

Department Field Trip Compilation (David (P.J.) Della Chiesa; Jan 2007):

DPU Undergraduate Geology: 

Other Department Field Trip Locations:

(ES=extended studies; SB=spring break; FB=fall break)

• Hawaiian Islands (ES)

• New Zealand (ES)

• California (ES)

• Bahamas (ES)

• Costa Rica (ES)

• Mammoth Cave, KY (ES)

• Colorado River Corridor (Arches, Canyonlands, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon NPs), UT-AZ (ES)

• Death Valley NP, CA (SB)

• Appalachian Mts, WV (SB; Geologic Field Experiences & Map Interpretation)

• Lake Mead-Hoover Dam, NV (SB; Geologic Field Experiences)

• Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, & Zion NPs, UT (SB; Geologic Field Experiences)

• Bancroft, Canada (FB)

• Black Hills, SD (FB)

• Rio Grande Rift & Volcanism, NM-CO (FB)

• Baraboo, WI (Structural Geology & Tectonics)

• St. Francois Mts, MO (Petrology)

• ...and many more local & regional trips!