Full Title: Exploration of the Balcones Escarpment: Its Hydrogeologic Evolution and Geoheritage Attributes
Endorsed by: GSA’s Hydrogeology, History, Philosophy, and Geoheritage, Geoarchaeology, Structural Geology and Tectonics, Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology, Environmental and Engineering Geology Divisions
Led by: C. M. Woodruff Jr., Linda Ruiz McCall, Patrick L. Abbott, Carson W. Werner
Date: Sat. 18 Oct. 2025
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
CEUs: 0.8
The Major Springs of the Balcones Escarpment compose a Texas Geoheritage site known for its scientific, aesthetic, educational, and cultural value. Join us for a field trip along this geologic borderland focusing on karst hydrogeology, evolution of the landscape, and cultural history. The trip includes traverses across the Balcones Escarpment, visits to San Marcos, Comal, and San Pedro Springs, and views of the historic Mission San José, a National Historic Site. We will also visit Natural Bridge Caverns. Cost includes transportation (charter bus), lunch, snacks, water, and park fees.
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For additional information, please contact Rebecca Taormina, rtaormina@geosociety.org, GSA Field Trip and Short Program Coordinator.
Product Code: FT25CN409
Product Category: FTRIP