Bruneau Petrified Wood: Geologic Field Trip

Explore the geology of the amazing Bruneau Petrified Wood area near Bruneau, Owyhee County with your guide Steve Schaps. You will be able to collect petrified wood and other fossils without digging. This trip is good for ages 7+, but will require walking on uneven ground and rocks for ½ mile or less.

Let’s meet in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot near McDonald’s Restaurant, 6574 S Federal Way at 8:15 am for an 8:30 am departure. Guide Steve will facilitate carpools to travel ~70 miles, primarily on paved roads. High Clearance and 4WD vehicles are preferred for the last segment, but regular vehicles can be left near the gate, ~250 yards from our final destination parking spot.

We will stop at the "One Stop" store and gas station in Bruneau to regroup and have access to restrooms or to buy snacks.

We will spend ~2 hours exploring the area and having lunch. We will then return via the “One Stop” store and then to the meetup location at ~2:30 pm.

Limited to 25 people. Everyone must pre-register.

Be prepared and dress for the weather: Hiking clothes, long pants, jacket, boots, hat, gloves, lunch, water, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camp chair if you have one. Bring a rock hammer if you can.

Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG), 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Non-members of the Museum $20 plus Eventbrite fee; IMMG Members and Children are FREE.

Full refunds if the IMMG cancels the trip because of the weather. Be sure to submit a functioning email when you register, and check it the day before in case the trip is canceled.

NOTE: This will be a one-stop field trip, but Bruneau Dunes State Park is very nearby and could make a good 2nd stop for those wanting to go explore this geologic wonder. An Idaho State Park Pass or entrance fee is required.

Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.

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About your Guide, Steve Schaps: Steve has a BS and MS in Geosciences and an MBA in finance. He has previously led numerous group trips to the Oolite Shoals and many to the fascinating Bruneau area. Steve is a member of the IMMG and an informed and motivated guide for interesting geologic sites near Boise.

This adventure requires a waiver. By signing up for this Geologic Field trip you agree to the following: The registered individual accepts and does hereby assume any and all risks for himself and those on his ticket, for possible dangers and hazards involved in connection with the field trip designated above, offered by the IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY (IMMG), and does hereby SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the trip leader(s), IMMG and all officers and representatives of IMMG from any and all claims, losses, or damages, including attorney’s fees and costs because of said claims, on account of injury, death, property damage, and inconvenience or loss of money due to delay or other cause that may rise, by reason of my participation in the field trip. I understand that my use of alcohol or drugs would impair my judgment and coordination and will hold IMMG harmless from any claims arising from my use of either. I understand I am responsible for carrying my own automobile, life, and health insurance.

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