NV, UT, CO/WY traverse

Name: N.W. Highlands of Scotland
Start: 2019-05-18T08:30:00+0000

starting in Las Vegas and finishing in Salt Lake City or Denver this road trip traverses much of the geology of the western U.S. We skirt the margins of the Colorado Plateau to look at numerous famous sites including:
- the Grand Canyon,
- Canyonlands and Arches
- Dinosaur National Monument
no previous geological experience is necessary.
typically, we stay in motels though camping in state or national parks is also possible.
Contact us to discuss options regarding non-geological activities.

Snowdonia and Anglesey

just over a week long trip presenting the geology and geomorphology of the Snowdonia National Park and Anglesey in North Wales
we look at pre Cambrian and Palaeozoic the rocks associated with collisions terranes as well as subduction related volcanism.
we also investigate the excellent glacial and post glacial features of Snowdonia
no previous geological experience is necessary.
we stay in B&B’s or hotels in Bangor and travel to the field each day
cultural, historical and other activities can be added/substituted if requested. Feel free to contact us to customise your trip.

just over a week long trip presenting some of the geology of the NW Highlands of Scotland, including Skye.
we look at the the igneous and metamorphic rocks associated with both the Caledonia orogeny (mountain building event) and openning of the Atlantic. We also visit various sedimentary and meta-sedimentary sequences of economic significance.
no previous geological experience is necessary.
we stay in B&B’s or hotels along the route, moving locations most days.
cultural, historical and other activities can be added/substituted if requested. Feel free to contact us to customise your trip.

just over a week long trip presenting some of the geology of the NW Highlands of Scotland, including Skye.
we look at the the igneous and metamorphic rocks associated with both the Caledonia orogeny (mountain building event) and opening of the Atlantic.
We visit various sedimentary sequences of economic significance.
no previous geological experience is necessary.
we stay in B&B’s or hotels along the route, moving locations most days.
cultural, historical and other activities can be added/substituted if requested. Feel free to contact us to customise your trip.