Here are photos from the Show-Me Rockhounds’ field trip to Marquette, KS on April 16, 2016. This post was written by David Reed, current president of the club.

Coronado Heights. Photo by David Reed

Coronado Heights seen from afar. Photo by David Reed

People having a picnic at Coronado Heights. Photo by David Reed

Wall with battlements. Photo by David Reed

Telephone pole in downtown Marquette imitating decorated telephone poles in Lucas, KS and elsewhere. Photo by David Reed

Meeting at the diner. Photo by David Reed

Meeting for lunch. Photo by David Reed

Ready for lunch. Photo by David Reed

Terminator in somebody’s yard. Photo by David Reed

The bottom of a ring snake. The top is plain brown. The snake was found dead. Photo by David Reed

We found a live 2 inch long scorpion outside. Photo by David Reed

A highly unusual fossil in iron. Photo by David Reed

There were helicopters outside. Stephanie has helpfully combined two photos to add the zoomed-in part. It was very fast. Photos by David Reed

Connie being photogenic with her car. Photo by David Reed

Look at all the people who came on the trip. We had a great time. Photo by David Reed
What did you find at the field trip?
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Stay tuned for further posts about the field trip. I wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise but there will be a lot of show and tell at our next meeting.
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