Photos are from the BUGS sponsored trip to Western Massachusetts and Vermont, 15-16 September 2007. Geologic features investigated along the way included the Wekepeke fault near Leominster, MA; the basalts of the Deerfield formation at Turner’s Falls, MA; and the garnet schists at Townshend Dam, VT. The group camped at Jamaica State Park in Jamaica, VT.
BUGS members investigating the Jurassic-age basalts of the Deerfield formation, Turner’s Falls, MA.
An impromptu lecture on the formation of the Connecticut Rift Valley at the Turner’s Falls stop of the trip.
Turner’s Falls (vesiculated Jurassic basalts).
Vesiculated basalt of the Deerfield formation, Turner’s Falls, MA.
Setting up camp, Jamaica State Park, VT.
Relaxing on a large boulder along the bank of the West River, Jamaica, VT.
Exploring Jamaica State Park, Jamaica, VT.
Marshmallows around the camp fire after a long day of rock hunting, Jamaica State Park, VT.
Breakfast at Jamaica State Park: oatmeal and muffins grilled over an open flame.
Group photo at Townshend Dam, VT.
Exploring the cliffs below Townshend Dam, VT, featuring schists rich in garnet.
Lunch (and hackey sack) on the road home.