The Walker Trip (GEOL 260) is a nine-day expedition across the western United States, aiming to expose freshmen and sophomores to rock formations not present in Nebraska. Or as faculty leader Cara Burberry describes it: "Spectacular geology."
Journeys in the field like these are part of experiential learning in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Check out highlights from this year's trip in the tweets below!
#WalkerTrip2022 has started! Days 1 & 2 looked at the rocks near Red Rocks and Garden of the Gods! Happy prof and happy students. #geology #rocks #AncestralRockies #GreatUnconformity #Laramide #ExperientialLearning @unlgeology @unlcas pic.twitter.com/3PIfn53HFp
— Dr. Cara Burberry, PG (@DeformationRox) May 16, 2022
A couple of snaps of me on my beloved Great Nonconformity today. I’m teaching a field trip for students, endowed by a UNL alum. Also a snap of Balanced Rock and a little fault. pic.twitter.com/npx9uWhaSd
— Dr. Cara Burberry, PG (@DeformationRox) May 16, 2022
Geological and landscape highlights of today: the Continental Divide, the Laramide Monocline of the Colorado National Monument, erosion features and the Redwall Fault. pic.twitter.com/6u4A3Z6jQB
— Dr. Cara Burberry, PG (@DeformationRox) May 17, 2022
Hey @rockswhisperer @guateologist can I be on field camp cooking show? pic.twitter.com/9Y39qb9K6r
— Dr. Cara Burberry, PG (@DeformationRox) May 20, 2022
The #WalkerTrip2022 went to Arches on Day 4 & examined the relay ramp, some other fault structures and some cross beds! We had a blast. @unlcas @unlgeology #ExperientialLearning #Geology #Rocks pic.twitter.com/YpPSVt2ig0
— Dr. Cara Burberry, PG (@DeformationRox) May 20, 2022
On Day 6 of #WalkerTrip2022 we visited Great Sand Dunes and explored and played! Great fun was had by all. @unlcas @unlgeology #ExperientialLearning #Geology #Rocks pic.twitter.com/rYX1GUjaGN
— Dr. Cara Burberry, PG (@DeformationRox) May 20, 2022
Last day of #WalkerTrip2022! Mount Capulin and the KPg boundary. Two really spectacular sites. @unlcas @unlgeology #ExperientialLearning #Geology #Rocks pic.twitter.com/UEQ6e6RHap
— Dr. Cara Burberry, PG (@DeformationRox) May 21, 2022
