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SUMMARY:Lower Grand Coulee Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Monster Rock – Ephrata Fan\nJoin Geologist\, Mark Amara and Outing Coordinator Gene Wing of the Lower Grand Coulee Chapter for an exciting outing exploring the Lower Grand Coulee area. We will leave the Senior Center at 10am and drive South to the famous “Monster Rock” and the “Ephrata Fan area”\, Next we head North to the Lake Lenore area to see the Lenore Lake Monocline rocks and the Great Blade\, and then we head North and do a short hike into the Deep Lake Potholes within Sun Lakes State Park and end the outing at the Dry Falls Visitor Center. \nMeeting Place: Soap Lake Senior Center\, located at 121 2nd Ave SE\, Soap Lake\, WA 98851\nDate: Saturday November 9\, 2024\nStart time: 10:00am\nMore information: Contact Denis Felton \nDiscover Pass is required
URL:https://iafi.org/event/lower-grand-coulee-field-trip/
LOCATION:Soap Lake Senior Center\, 121 2nd Ave SE\, Soap Lake\, 98851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Grand Coulee,Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Grand Coulee Chapter":MAILTO:grandcoulee@iafi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T100000
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SUMMARY:Cheney-Spokane Chapter Fishtrap Lake Scablands Hike
DESCRIPTION:Fishtrap Lake\, Washington (BLM Photo)\n \nCome join us for a 5-mile hike to explore the Ice Age floods features in the Fishtrap Lake area east of Sprague\, WA! \nThe Cheney-Spokane Chapter of the IAFI is scheduling a hike at the south loop trailhead of Fishtrap Lake on Saturday\, October 26th . The hike will start at 10:00 a.m. The hike will be led by Don Chadbourne\, geologist and board member of the Cheney-Spokane Chapter. You will meet the leader at the trailhead. \nDescription of Fishtrap Lake Hike\nThe hike will begin and end at the south trailhead at Fishtrap Lake. The hike will follow the south loop trail\, with a total length of about 5.5 miles. The trail is mostly single track over dirt and rock\, with an elevation gain and loss of about 500 feet. The hike will provide an intimate view of the channeled scablands that were carved out by the ice age floods. Features will include pothole lakes\, rock benches\, mima mounds\, kolks\, and streamlined and scarped Palouse hills. The hike will also provide wide open views of Fishtrap Lake and the surrounding country. This hike is included in On the Trail of the Ice Age Floods – Northern Reaches\, by Bjornstad & Kiver. However\, we will be following trails that were constructed after the book was published. \nDirections to the trailhead\nFrom I-90 take Exit 254 and proceed south 3.6 miles on the Sprague Highway. Turn left (east) on Miller Ranch Road and proceed 0.2 miles to the “T” at the Miller Ranch house. Turn right(south) and drive 0.8 miles to the trailhead parking lot. There is a vault toilet at the parking lot. (Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/9Zz7nwdwziMzHYh69 map coordinates: 47.33381100925525\, -117.863529217959) \nSign up for the hike on the iafi.org events website. The hike will be limited to 20 hikers. \nItems to bring with you: appropriate shoes\, day pack\, water\, snacks\, appropriate clothing for changes in the weather\, sun protection\, emergency items\, camera and binoculars. Walking poles will be helpful. The hike is free; however\, donations for support of Chapter activities will be accepted. For addition questions contact Don at 509-891-5875. \nA signed liability release form is required for each hiker. If you are able\, please download the form and print a copy for each member of your group. Sign the form and bring it to the trailhead. (We will have extra copies on hand at the trailhead.)
URL:https://iafi.org/event/cheney-spokane-chapter-fishtrap-lake-scablands-hike/
LOCATION:Fishtrap Lake South Loop
CATEGORIES:Activity,Cheney-Spokane,Field Trip,Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T170000
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SUMMARY:Cheney-Spokane Members Meeting and Public Lecture by Dr. Eugene Kiver
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to the public\, but only IAFI Cheney-Spokane members can vote during the member meeting. It will be held at the beautiful new Doris Morrison Learning Center at 1330 S. Henry Road.  Exit the freeway south on Barker Road\, turn left at the roundabout at Sprague Road\, then right at the three-way junction on Henry Road. \n\nMember meeting: 2:00-3:00 PM\nDr. Kiver’s lecture will begin around 3 PM\, after the member meeting.  It is open to the public (see title and blurb below).\n\nNote: At present\, we have three openings on our chapter board.  Our board meets the third Tuesday of each month from 3-5 PM at the Wren-Pierson Building in Cheney.  Interested? Members with expertise in accounting or K-12 education or medical experience or any other expertise that would aid our chapter’s mission should send a very brief vita to Dr. Linda McCollum\, President\, IAFI Cheney-Spokane Chapter\, lmccollum@ewu.edu \n  \nDr. Eugene Kiver Lecture: GLACIERS AND MISSOULA FLOODS IN NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON \nImmense quantities of Glacial Lake Missoula floodwater roared through not only the Rathdrum/Spokane floodway but also through the rugged mountain topography of the Northern Rockies in northeastern Washington. Here floods ripped across non-basaltic glaciated rocks and through the Little Spokane River drainage into the Channeled Scabland south of the present course of the Spokane River. This alternate route is often overlooked. \nThe Pend Oreille River course north of Newport has been reversed and now flows north into Canada. Glacial suppression of the crust is the suspected culprit. Over a mile of ice buried the Pend Oreille River valley near Canada during the late Wisconsin ice advance allowing water to flow north and cut deep canyons along the river course.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/cheney-spokane-chapter-october-2024-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Doris Morrison Learning Center (DMLC)\, 1330 S Henry Road\, Greenacres\, Washington\, 99016
CATEGORIES:Activity,Cheney-Spokane,Hike,Lecture,Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T150000
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SUMMARY:2024 Dry Falls Flood Fest
DESCRIPTION:What is Floodfest? \n \nPresenters and Booths will share their knowledge and their appreciation of Ice Age Floods Geology\, the Channeled Scablands\, Shrub Steppe Ecosystems\, Wildlife\, Anthropology\, Archeology\, History\, and Photography.   \n  \n2023 Flood Fest Group\nWhere: Dry Falls Visitor Center – Sun Lakes Dry Falls State Park\, 35661 HWY 17 North\, Coulee City\, WA\nWhen: Saturday July 20th 10 AM – 3 PM on the campus of Dry Falls Visitor Center. \n \nField Trip Hike: 8:30 AM – 10 AM\nWhere: Lake Lenore Caves Heritage Area: Sarah Overby\, Washington State Parks Interpretive Specialist\, and Kaley Wisher\, Columbia Basin Conservation District Biologist\, will lead an educational hike from the Lake Lenore Caves trailhead. The park is situated above Lake Lenore\, and it offers stunning views of the valley. The caves themselves are shallow basalt formations created during the Great Missoula flood. \n3D Ice Age Floods Map\nDry Falls Visitor Center – Inside Presentations:  \n10am – 11am\nInterpretive Specialist\, David McWalter\, will present an overview of Washington’s Ice Age Floods\, introduce the rugged terrain of eastern Washington that was shaped by floods of unimaginable power during the last ice age\, and share how the scientific views of the landscape have changed over the last century. \n11:30am – 12:30pm\nJustin Radford\, Program Manager\, NPS\, Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail\, will present an overview of this unique geologic trail starting in Montana\, through Idaho\, Oregon\, and Washington. \n1pm – 2pm\nLearn about the fragile yet resilient landscape of the Shrub Steppe and its role in our lives with Interpretive Specialist\, Sarah Overby. This short presentation will get you familiar with the Shrub Steppe ecosystem and the complex and beautiful parts that make it into a whole. \n2:30pm – 3:30pm\nViewing of Bruce Bjornstad’ s – Ice Age Floodscapes\n Bretz’ Great Cataract Group\n Primordial Potholes Coulee\n Grand Coulee – NW Exposures\n Dry Falls\n Deep Lake Potholes \nFloods Fest Sandbox\nOutdoor Booths:\n10 AM – 3 PM on the campus of Dry Falls Visitor Center\nIncluding representatives of Federal\, State\, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation\, Nonprofits\, Historians\, Authors\, & Volunteers \n Ice Age Floods Institute: Lower Grand Coulee Chapter and other Ice Age Flood Institute chapters from Oregon\, Idaho\, Montana\, and Washington.\n Lucy Luevano: An enrolled member and Historian of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Lucy will have historic photographs telling the story and the history of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. She will also share the legends of the beautiful landscape of the Dry Falls area and surrounding landscape.\n Dr. Karen Capuder: Anthropologist and Senior Archaeologist Colville Tribes\, will share some of the cultural and political history of the Colville Tribes\, from time immemorial to the present day.\n Grant County Historians/authors: Dan Bolyard & John M. Kemble – Dan Bolyard has been a lifelong Grant County Big Bend area resident and railroad historian. John M. Kemble is a local historian and explorer highlighting Dry Falls\, Sun Lakes\, Steamboat Rock\, The Grand Coulee\, and Banks Lake.\n North Central Regional Library –April Harward\, learn about the NCW Summer Library programs – captivating storytelling to engaging workshops and fun activities\, everyone can unleash their unique voice and explore their passions.\n National Park Service – Interpretive Rangers with a Mobile Interpretive Center showcasing the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail\, the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area\, and The Grand Coulee: a National Natural Landmark.\n Foster Creek & Columbia Basin Conservation Districts – programs on Shrub Steppe ecology\, water resources\, wildlife\, and native vegetation.\n Washington Department of Wildlife – wildlife found in Eastern Washington as well as the enhancement and preservation work that is done in the Columbia Basin.\n Archeologists – Mark Amara\, Kim Lancaster\, and Kellie Green; representing the Cascadia Conservation District\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Their booth will highlight the importance of historical artifacts\, tools of the trade\, and hands-on activity too.\n Bureau of Reclamation – Ben White and Brandon Heintz Reclamation Guides – will have an overview of the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project\, and the Grand Coulee Dam. \nJoin us Saturday\, July 20\, 2024\, for Ice Age Floodfest 2024
URL:https://iafi.org/event/2024-dry-falls-flood-fest/
LOCATION:Dry Falls Visitor Center\, 35661 HWY 17 North\, Coulee City\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Convention,Grand Coulee,Hike,Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="WA State Parks%2C Dry Falls Visitor Center":MAILTO:David.McWalter@parks.wa.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260404T100912
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SUMMARY:June Jamboree in Spokane\, WA
DESCRIPTION:The Cheney-Spokane Chapter invites you to the IAFI June Jamboree in beautiful Spokane\, Washington! We will kick things off on June 6 (Thursday afternoon) with a short hike at Mirabeau Meadows Park from 4-5 PM with a lecture later in the evening. More short hikes are planned for Friday morning and early afternoon\, an IAFI Board meeting at 5:30 PM\, and an evening lecture by naturalist and writer Jack Nisbet. On Saturday there will be optional field trips by bus and caravan. In the evening there will be a barbeque for IAFI Members and a lecture presentation from 7-9 PM. \nMark this your calendar and plan to come! For more details\, see the Jamboree event page.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/2024-iafi-annual-membership-meeting-in-spokane/
LOCATION:CenterPlace Regional Event Center\, 2426 N Discovery Pl\, Spokane Valley\, WA\, 99216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,All IAFI,Convention,Field Trip,Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T140000
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SUMMARY:Cheney-Spokane Chapter Hike – Saturday 5/11 at 12 PM – Waikiki Springs
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an easy hike just north of Spokane to explore Ice Age floods features\, led by IAFICS board member geologist Michael Hamilton. This is one of the newest conservation areas in Spokane\, and has well established trails. Waikiki Springs is an out-pouring of the Spokane Aquifer through the bottom of an ancient valley buried by sands and gravels of the great outburst floods of the last Ice Age. Hiking group size is limited to the first 20 people to sign up. \n\nAfter confirming your registration we will send you the hike details and keep you up-to-date on any changes that happen before the day of the hike. \nResources: Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve
URL:https://iafi.org/event/waikiki-springs-051124/
LOCATION:Waikiki Springs Trailhead\, Washington\, 99218
CATEGORIES:Activity,Cheney-Spokane,Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100912
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T192510Z
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SUMMARY:Cheney-Spokane Chapter Hike – Saturday 3/30 at 10AM – Escure Ranch / Towell Falls
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a moderate 6-mile hike to explore the Ice Age floods features in the Escure Ranch area south of Sprague\, WA. The round trip hike follows a gravel road along the Rock Creek drainage and climbs about 100 feet over a small divide and back down to Towell Falls. On the way there you will drive past sculpted Palouse ‘islands’ downstream of Rock Lake\, and on the hike near Towell Falls is an Ice Age Floods gravel bar that has been incised by a stream to show its interior structure. The hike will be led by IAFICS board members\, geologists Donald Chadbourne and Chris Sheeran. \nAfter confirming your registration we will send you the hike details and keep you up-to-date on any changes that happen before the hike.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/cs-escure-ranch-3-30-24/
LOCATION:Escure Ranch\, Washington\, 99125
CATEGORIES:Activity,Cheney-Spokane,Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100912
CREATED:20240311T141208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T141208Z
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SUMMARY:HIKE: Sacajawea Bar - SECOND CHANCE
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather and illnesses some missed out on the hike on the 2nd\, so this is your second chance!\n\nThose who wish to carpool from northerly points can meet in the parking lot of Java Bloom for a 9AM departure time.\n\nHike starts at the Snake River Junction Trailhead at 10AM. This is a state park\, so a Discovery Pass is required (or you can pay for a day pass at the park site – $10 cash or check at their dropbox).\n\nBring your own water\, snacks\, and lunch.\n\nPlease have a waiver form filled out for each participant. If you have any questions or want to give Lloyd a heads up that you’re coming\, he can be reached at (509) 954-3927
URL:https://iafi.org/event/hike-sacajawea-bar-second-chance/
LOCATION:Snake River Junction Trailhead
CATEGORIES:Hike,Palouse Falls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Palouse Falls Chapter":MAILTO:palousefalls@iafi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100912
CREATED:20240215T175308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T150239Z
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SUMMARY:Palisades Park Hike led by Michael Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:The 3-mile hike will be led by IAFICS board member geologist Michael Hamilton. It will take place along Rimrock Drive\, which has spectacular views of Spokane and the Spokane Valley. The Glacial Outburst Flood Story will include a lot of “arm-waving\,” pointing out flood features both along the trail and with views to the east. The geology discussion will include details of another kind of flood that hit the Spokane area 14 million years ago. The hike will then cut to the west along one of the park’s trails to find mysterious Mima mounds\, and then loop back to the parking area. \n 
URL:https://iafi.org/event/palisades-park-hike-led-by-michael-hamilton/
LOCATION:Palisades Park\, 2-198 S Rimrock Dr\, Spokane\, WA\, 99224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Cheney-Spokane,Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100912
CREATED:20240226T021925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T021925Z
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SUMMARY:Lower Grand Coulee Chapter Hike - Saturday 3/9 at 10AM - Columbia National Wildlife Refuge - Upper Goose Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join Outing Coordinators Curt and Gene of the Lower Grand Coulee Chapter on March 9th for a leisurely\, free 2-1/2-mile hike to visit Ice Age Floods Features in the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge at Upper Goose Lake! \nDate: Saturday March 9\, 2024\nStart time: 10:00 am\nMeeting Place: The GPS coordinates to the parking area at Upper Goose Lake are: 46.941040\, -119.272415. \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS\nTraveling from the north\, west or northwest\, the entrance to the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge is off of Highway 262 East\, at the far East end of the Potholes Reservoir Dam (GPS coordinates are: 46.981656\, -119.254667). From the east or northeast\, that same entrance to the wildlife refuge is also from Highway 262\, but coming from the West on 262 W\, which connects with Highway 17. From that entrance to the wildlife refuge\, travel 2.1 miles to a fork in the road and keep right\, from the fork travel another 0.7 miles to the turnoff to Upper Goose Lake Road. Turn right and then drive 0.9 miles to the parking area (GPS coordinates: 46.941040\, -119.272415). \nTraveling from the South or southeast\, go through Othello traveling north on N Broadway Ave. Go past all the potato processing plants and then turn left on McManamon Road. Drive 4.6 miles to turn off to Morgan Lake Road (GPS coordinates: 46.889449\, -119.230164). Turn right onto Morgan Lake Road\, and drive 4.5 miles to turn off for Upper Goose Lake Road. Turn left\, and then drive 0.9 miles to the parking area (GPS coordinates: 46.941040\, -119.272415).\nFees: This Wildlife Refuge does not require a Pass or a day pass is required for parking.\nWhat to bring: Lunch\, drinks\, snacks\, appropriate clothing and footwear\, camera\, etc.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/lower-grand-coulee-chapter-hike-saturday-3-9-at-10am-columbia-national-wildlife-refuge-upper-goose-lake/
LOCATION:Upper Goose Lake\, WA\, WA\, 99344\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grand Coulee,Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Grand Coulee Chapter":MAILTO:grandcoulee@iafi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100912
CREATED:20240225T214511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T214620Z
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SUMMARY:HIKE: Sacajawea Gravel Bar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Palouse Falls Chapter for a leisurely\, free 2-3 mile hike to visit Sacajawea Bar on the Snake River! \n\nStart time: 10:00a\nMeeting Place: Snake River Junction Trailhead (see Google Maps for further location information).\nFees: This is a state park\, so a Discovery Pass or a day pass is required for parking.\nWhat to bring: Lunch\, drinks\, snacks\, appropriate clothing and footwear\, camera\, etc.\nOptional add-on: Juniper Dunes\n\nFor those who want to carpool from Washtucna\, meet at Java Bloom. We will leave at 9:00 am.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/hike-sacajawea-gravel-bar/
LOCATION:Snake River Junction Trailhead
CATEGORIES:Hike,Palouse Falls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Palouse Falls Chapter":MAILTO:palousefalls@iafi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100912
CREATED:20231111T162942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T163030Z
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SUMMARY:Crystal Caves Hike - Lower Grand Coulee
DESCRIPTION:Join our Lower Grand Coulee Chapter Outings Coordinator\, Gene Wing\, and others on 11/18 at 10AM for a hike to the “Crystal Cave” just south of Soap Lake. We will meet in the parking area at the end of Road 23 NW at 10AM. \n\nDirections: Follow Hwy 17 North from the city of Soap Lake to Road 23 NW\, turn left and continue to the parking area at the end of Road 23.\nMap coordinates: 47.424369\, -119.505622
URL:https://iafi.org/event/crystal-caves-hike-lower-grand-coulee/
LOCATION:Crystal Caves – Lower Grand Coulee
CATEGORIES:Grand Coulee,Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lower Grand Coulee Chapter":MAILTO:grandcoulee@iafi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100912
CREATED:20230914T014020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T220213Z
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SUMMARY:Cheney-Spokane Chapter Fishtrap Lake Field Trip / Hike
DESCRIPTION:Fishtrap Lake\, Washington (BLM Photo)\n \nCome join us for a 5-mile hike to explore the Ice Age floods features in the Fishtrap Lake area east of Sprague\, WA! \nThe Cheney-Spokane Chapter of the IAFI is scheduling a hike at Fishtrap Lake on Saturday\, October 14th. The hike will be led by Don Chadbourne and Chris Sheeran\, geologists and board members of the Cheney-Spokane Chapter. \nDescription of Fishtrap Lake Hike\nWe will begin and end at the Fishtrap Lake South Loop Trailhead. The hike will follow the South Loop trail\, with a total length of about 5 miles. The trail is mostly single track over dirt and rock\, with an elevation gain and loss of about 500 feet. Along the way we will have an intimate view of the channeled scablands that were carved out by the ice age floods and see features including pothole lakes\, rock benches\, Mima mounds\, kolks\, and streamlined and scarped Palouse hills. The hike will also provide wide open views of Fishtrap Lake and the surrounding country. This hike is included in On the Trail of the Ice Age Floods – Northern Reaches\, by Bruce Bjornstad & Eugene Kiver\, but we will be following trails that were constructed after the book was published. \nDirections to the trailhead\nFrom I-90 take Exit 254 and proceed south 3.6 miles on the Sprague Highway. Turn left (east) on Miller Ranch Road and proceed 0.2 miles to the “T” at the Miller Ranch house. Turn right (south) and drive 0.8 miles to the trailhead parking lot. There is a vault toilet at the parking lot. (Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/9Zz7nwdwziMzHYh69 map coordinates: 47.33381100925525\, -117.863529217959) \nThe hike will be limited to 20 hikers. \nItems to bring with you: appropriate shoes\, day pack\, water\, snacks\, appropriate clothing for changes in the weather\, sun protection\, emergency items\, camera and binoculars. Walking poles will be helpful. \nThe hike is free; however\, donations for support of Chapter activities will be accepted. For additional questions contact Don at 509-891-5875.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/iafics-fishtrap-lake-hike-1/
LOCATION:Fishtrap Lake South Loop
CATEGORIES:Activity,Cheney-Spokane,Field Trip,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T160000
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SUMMARY:Cheney-Spokane Chapter Member Appreciation Picnic & Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Members and Friends of the IAFI Cheney-Spokane Chapter are invited to a picnic where you can meet and network with others interested in the Floods Story. Also you can have an opportunity to ask several geologists questions about The Floods\, meet Board members and learn more about the Chapter\, go on a short hike in Dishman Hills after lunch\, and have some fun while you learn more about where you live\, work and play.  Your immediate family is invited\, too\, and you can also bring potential new members.  Be sure to RSVP! \nCamp Caro Lodge is the gem of Spokane Valley and a part of the Camp Caro Community Park.  It borders the Dishman Hills Natural Area and offers 360 degrees of panoramic views. There is a well-maintained lawn that borders the bluffs of Dishman Hills and there is plenty of parking! \n\nBring your own lunches\, fruit and chips.  The Chapter will provide a variety of beverages\, cookies\, desserts\, and plates\, utensils\, cups\, and crushed ice.\nBring your Floods questions written on a strip of paper for drawings with special prizes!  Some games will be available on the grass lawn.\n\nPlease RSVP to iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com for all individuals attending in your party. Let us know as quickly as you can so that there will be adequate items available for a successful gathering of “flood enthusiasts!” \nA word about the hikes: \nThe geologic hikes will start at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and are free. We will meet at Camp Caro lower parking lot off of Appleway Boulevard. Geology tour guides will explain and show how the giant floods of the Ice Age sculpted the land in the Dishman Hills. The 1 p.m. hike will be a bit shorter\, and the hike beginning at 3 p.m. will be a bit longer and more involved. Bring a picnic lunch at noon to meet members of the local chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute at Camp Caro Lodge and check out displays with lots of free information. Questions? Call Michael Hamilton 509-747-8147.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/cheney-spokane-chapter-member-appreciation-picnic/
LOCATION:Camp Caro Lodge\, 698 S Sargent Road\, Spokane\, WA\, 99212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Hike,Picnic
ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100912
CREATED:20230913T231747Z
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SUMMARY:Deep Lake Potholes Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park Rangers for an eye opening field trip to the Deep Lake Potholes in Sun Lakes State Park on Saturday\, Sept 16. We will meet in the Deep Lake parking lot at 10:00 AM. Discover Pass is Required. \nYears ago\, Tom Foster blogged about his visits to these incredible potholes: \nI must have stood at this spot for 15 minutes Saturday – Amazing Ice Age Flood features surrounded me. In this shot the pothole\, massive butte and hanging coulee all help one visualize the awesome power of the Ice Age Floods. I’m impressed with the large basalt overhang near the skyline. In Bruce Bjornstad’s book “On the Trail of the Ice Age Floods” he describes this undercutting process that was key to the formation of vertical faces in recessional cataracts. \nThe Interpretive Master Plan for the Ice Age Floods in Washington State Parks describes this group of kolk carved depressions – “Another spectacular feature is a tight cluster of the deep potholes beyond Sun Lake just west of Deep Lake. These potholes lie along the valley bottom and require only a 5-10 minute walk from the road.” \n \n \nI’d also like to mention that a fall into one of these potholes could be fatal!
URL:https://iafi.org/event/deep-lake-potholes-field-trip-1/
LOCATION:Sun Lakes State Park\, Deep Lake Parking Lot (47.58848153536495\, -119.34090712166719)\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Grand Coulee,Hike
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