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Geology Van Tours
With Dr. Amy Ellwein

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Date: August 13, 10:00 am-12:00pm
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Location: Crested Butte at the 4 Way Stop
Details: 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
  TIME   EVENT   LOCATION
Tuesday, Aug 13
  10:00am-12:00pm Geology Van Tours Crested Butte at the 4 Way Stop
  3:00pm-6:00pm Clay During the Day Gunnison Arts Center 102 S. Main St. Gunnison Co 81230
  5:30pm-8:30pm AUDITIONS for Becky Shaw Crested Butte Mountain Theatre
  7:00pm-8:30pm Spencer Wells Crested Butte Center for the Arts
  7:30pm-9:00pm Tuesday Science Talk Series Gothic, CO. At the billy barr Community Center
Wednesday, Aug 14
  8:30am-4:00pm HCCA Hike - Hasley Basin Crested Butte Visitors Center Parking Lot
  4:00pm-7:30pm Wednesday Work Day Presented by HVM TBD
  5:00pm-10:00pm Asleep at the Wheel concert at I Bar I Bar Ranch
Thursday, Aug 15
  5:00pm-7:30pm Relaxation and Rocks Meet at the Gunnison Arts Center 102 S. Main St. Gunnison Co 81230
  5:00pm-8:00pm WWF Group Ride Tassinong Farms
  7:00pm-8:30pm Author/Climber Luke Mehall Townie Books
Friday, Aug 16
  2:00pm-5:00pm Paint Your Own Pottery GAC Clay Studio
  4:00pm-12:00am Grits, Guts, & Gals IBAR Ranch in Gunnison
  5:00pm-9:00pm Grit, Guts & Gals I Bar Ranch
  5:00pm-9:00pm Gunnison Car Show Cruise In Gunnison
Saturday, Aug 17
  -12:00am Adult Aerial Conditioning: Session 2 102 S. Main Street
  7:00am-5:00pm Gunnison Car Show Jorgensen Park
  9:00am-4:00pm High Octane Arts & Crafts Festival Legion Park (Gunnison)
  9:00am-10:30am Themed Historic Tour 331 Elk Ave., Crested Butte, CO 81224
  9:00am-4:00pm Surface Design Workshop GAC Clay Studio
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