Geology of the
Big Bend Region Trip
GEOLOGY FIELD TRIP to the Big Bend Region
(Southwestern Texas)
GES 3530 - 2 credits - Spring Break Field Trip
Prerequisite: Evolution of the Earth (GES 2250)
Next offered: Spring Break, 2023
Travel dates: March 11th to March 19th, 2023
Pre-trip meetings: early Spring 2023
Application deadline for full consideration will be Nov. 4th 2022
For more information about the application process, click here.
Anticipated cost: $300 (includes travel, food, park fees, and camping)
Additional costs: ~$45
Fieldbook: $15
Spending money: $30
Total: $345
Contact Dr. Cole Edwards (AppState Dept. of Geological and Environmental Sciences) for more information: edwardsct4@appstate.edu
Welcome to Texas. Don't Mess with Texas
Students exploring sedimentary structures in near-vertical beds. Which way do these rocks get younger?
Poster Presentations at lunch
Camping in the desert with gorgeous sunsets
Welcome to the park
A brand new display of all the fossil life that roamed or soared, the park. Don't get eaten by the mighty croc!
Enjoying a sunset at The Window
Bobby relaxing in the hot springs after a long day.
The group in the Santa Elena Canyon. Mexico on the left, USA on the right.
Any misbehavior or bandidos will be punished to the fullest extent of the law
Want to see more pictures of the trip? Check out the Big Bend Field Trip Google Album and the video and slideshows below.