Full Title: An Educator's Look at West Texas Geology
Endorsed by: NAGT (Geo2YC), GSA’s Structural Geology and Tectonics, Geoscience Education, Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology, Environmental and Engineering Geology Divisions
Led by: Joshua Villalobos, Callan Bentley
Date: Thu–Sat. 16–18 Oct 2025
Time: 12 p.m. (first day), 9 a.m. (last day)
Location: El Paso, Texas, USA
CEUs: 1.6
This tour highlights the geological wonders between El Paso and San Antonio, emphasizing the Franklin Mountains, Guadalupe Mountains, and Carlsbad Caverns. Participants will explore tectonic, sedimentary, and karst landscapes. We plan a day and a half in the field exploring these sites as well as “meta” level discussions about field trip organization and facilitation. We hope for vibrant and rich discussions set in some of the most mind-blowing geological sites of west Texas. Cost includes transportation (mini vans), two nights at the Hilton Garden Inn El Paso (double occupancy), meals, snacks, and water.
By purchasing this item, you are buying a seat on an in-person geological field trip.
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For additional information, please contact Rebecca Taormina, rtaormina@geosociety.org, GSA Field Trip and Short Program Coordinator.
Product Code: FT25CN401
Product Category: FTRIP