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Midwest Institute of Geosciences and Engineering will be hosting our first official field trip!
In this field trip we will be exploring the Great Unconformity in place. We will also visit some of the Precambrian and Phanerozoic rocks.
You need to be able to at least walk short hikes on rugged trails. We do not, unfortunately, offer special assistance. If you are not ambulatory one day will be reserved for roadside outcrops. Itineraries and guide book will be sent via email.
Items we will provide for everyone:
Safety vests
Welcome package
Please read the below disclaimers:
1) See our three packages below. Option 3 has limited seating. So if you choose option 3, please ask before you pay.
2) You will also have to sign a waiver. An electronic one will be sent to you, we will bring extra copies to the field.
3) For liability reasons, no one under the age of 12 is allowed on the trip.
4) Refunds will not be issued past April 2nd, 2024 with the exception of number 5.
5) If the trip is canceled by MIGE, full refunds will be issued.
You can reach the trip organizer Steve: sdjbaumann74@yahoo.com
Just put "2025 field trip" in the subject line.
Or call Steve at (630)379-4835.
Or fill out the Contact Us at the bottom of this page.
To select a package see below:
This option is the cheapest, per person. This only includes the tour sites. Any accommodations, park passes, food, or transport is the responsibility of the purchasing party.
This option is the middle option, per person. This includes all tours and lectures as well non alcoholic drinks for the field. It also includes park passes. There will also be snacks available such as potato chips, frit bars, etc. Any accommodations and transport is the responsibility of the purchasing party.
This option is the most expensive, per person. This includes all tours and lectures as well non alcoholic drinks for the field. We only have 6 of these seats available. There will also be snacks available such as potato chips, frit bars, etc. We will have a van for people who choose this option. You won't need to drive your own vehicle. Your state park passes will be included. Any accommodations are the responsibility of the purchasing party.
This form is the required waiver to participate. You can either fill it out onsite or bring this one with you completely filled out.
Below is a map of the general 2025 summer field trip and one of the stops Devils Lake
Devil's Lake State Park, S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913, United States
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