Geology Van Tours
With Dr. Amy Ellwein
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July 16, 10:00 am-12:00pm |
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Crested Butte at the 4 Way Stop |
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 Travel through time without a time machine! On your van tour, you will explore the beautiful landscapes around Crested Butte while learning about the last 2 billion years of Earth’s history. The area around Crested Butte is geologically fascinating, featuring some of the most diverse geology and distinctive landscapes in the entire state of Colorado. Geology van tours will visit different locations each time, based on weather, access, and participant interests. You won’t want to miss this unique tour! Your tour guide Dr. Amy Ellwein, has been studying geology in the area since the early 1990 Each van tour includes several stops with some light hiking to examine rock outcrops or assemble at viewing locations. Light hiking will occur along gravel roads and dirt paths. Please consider bringing a small day pack, drinking water, snack, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain jacket, and sturdy footwear. Journals, cameras, and binoculars are also encouraged. Tours are for adults – and for kids age 8 and over accompanied by an adult.
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Upcoming Events
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| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| Tuesday, Jul 16 |
| 10:00am-12:00pm |
Geology Van Tours |
Crested Butte at the 4 Way Stop |
| 5:00pm-8:00pm |
CBMBA Group Ride Presented by Pinnacle Orthopedics |
4 Way Stop |
| 7:00pm-8:30pm |
Sean Theriault |
Crested Butte Center for the Arts |
| 7:30pm-9:00pm |
Tuesday Science Talk Series |
Gothic, CO. At the billy barr Community Center |
| Wednesday, Jul 17 |
| 8:30am-4:00pm |
HCCA Hike - Little Pass Creek |
Crested Butte Visitors Center Parking Lot |
| 5:00pm-7:00pm |
WWF Group Ride |
CB Sports 35 Emmons Road |
| 7:30pm-9:00pm |
Tuesday Science Talk Series |
Gothic, CO. At the billy barr Community Center |
| Thursday, Jul 18 |
| 9:00am-12:00pm |
Summer Science Tours |
Gothic, CO, Gothic Visitors Center |
| 5:00pm-9:00pm |
Suzy Bogguss in concert |
I Bar Ranch |
| 7:30pm-10:00pm |
Clever Little Lies |
Black Box Theatre |
| Friday, Jul 19 |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm |
Paint Your Own Pottery |
GAC Clay Studio |
| 7:30pm-9:00pm |
RMBL Public Seminar |
The Depot in Crested Butte |
| 7:30pm-10:00pm |
Clever Little Lies |
Black Box Theatre |
| Saturday, Jul 20 |
| 9:00am-11:00am |
Themed Historic Tour |
331 Elk Ave., Crested Butte, CO 81224 |
| 10:00am-1:00pm |
Ikebana |
GAC Adult Arts Studio |
| 1:00pm-4:00pm |
Advanced Wheel Throwing |
GAC Clay Studio |
| 7:30pm-10:00pm |
Clever Little Lies |
Black Box Theatre |
| Sunday, Jul 21 |
| 10:00am-2:00pm |
Art Market |
Zero Block of Elk Ave |
| 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Cary Morin Concert |
Legion Park, Gunnison CO. |
| Monday, Jul 22 |
| 6:00am-12:00pm |
RMBL Breeding Bird Survey |
Gothic, CO. At the billy barr Community Center |
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