Sand

Early in my quest to become a teacher I saw Mr. Ty Robinson (Provo High School) complete a lab which included sand. The students study the various sand through microscopes and determine if they have been altered by wind or water.

Friends from my major will note that I collected sand on all geology trips. Yes... my backpack got very heavy... but it me it was worth it. I have now collected sand from several places in Utah, California, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, England, New Zealand, Hawa

ii, etc, etc...basically anywhere that my family and friends have traveled and I've been able to convince them to bring back sand.

(Just so you know, it is legal to bring back sand into the United States, but not soil.)

As I was perusing my various sand samples the other day finishing up a lesson plan, I discovered that I am missing my sand from Hawaii and New Zealand!!!! AHH!!!! :(

So.... If you by chance happen to travel to either, would you please bring me back some sand?

Cecret Lake, Albion Basin

Rew and I decided to go on a hike together. I know Albion Basin area very well from having to hike it for a week (for geology). (this time was definitely less painful.) Rew really wanted to see Cecret Lake. Left over from a glacier Cecret Lake is a gorgeous bright green.

Mountainside between Sugar Loaf and Devil's Castle.

View from Cecret Lake.

See the minor peak (not really a peak...) just above Rew's head? I was on top of that.

Warning:Random Geologist. Caressing the frigid, painfully cold rock for Dr. Harris.

Pretty fall colors on the way down the mountain

Yes, the Lake was partially frozen and the wind was howling and there was snow.

I was completely bundled up and actually surprisingly warm. Rew was frozen-took him a day and a half to de-thaw. (I guess I should have warned Rew, 9000 ft and below freezing.)