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SUMMARY:Explore Deep Time at Coyote Wall with Geologist Lloyd DeKay
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever looked at the dramatic cliffs and unusual rock formations of the Columbia River Gorge and wondered how they came to be? \nThis May\, during the White Salmon Wildflower Festival\, you’re invited to step into “deep time” on a guided geology walk with professional geologist Lloyd DeKay. This is more than a hike—it’s a journey through millions of years of volcanic eruptions\, massive floods\, and the relentless shaping power of water and time. \nA Walk Through Ancient Landscapes \nSet against the stunning backdrop of Coyote Wall\, this experience explores the interconnected terrain of the Labyrinth and Syncline—some of the most geologically fascinating features in the Gorge. \n \n  \n \nParticipants will: \n\nWalk the scenic roadway and venture into the Labyrinth\nObserve unique rock formations and folded layers up close\nLearn how lava flows\, Ice Age floods\, and tectonic forces shaped the land\nPause for a bring-your-own snack/lunch beside peaceful Labyrinth Creek\n\nExpect a moderately active outing of 2+ hours and 2+ miles round trip\, with some light rock scrambling along the way. \nWhere: Meet-up at the Mt Adams Visitor Info Ctr at Mile Post 65\, Highway 14\, Lot 1 Heritage Plaza Parking\, White Salmon\nWhen: Meet by 7:45 Sharp | May 9 and May 16 | 2026\nCost: Free\nSign Up: White Salmon Wildflower Week Events – Scroll down that page to sign up – each date will fill at 15 participants. \nSee the Gorge Differently \nBy the end of this walk\, you won’t just see the Gorge—you’ll understand it. Layers of basalt\, carved valleys\, and scattered boulders will tell a story of fire\, flood\, and time on a scale that reshapes your perspective. \nWhether you’re a curious local or a visiting wildflower enthusiast\, this is a rare opportunity to connect more deeply with the landscape that defines our region. \nCome ready to hike\, learn\, and never look at the Gorge the same way again. \nMeet Your Guide: Lloyd DeKay \nLloyd DeKay brings a lifetime of geological expertise and local passion to this experience. \n\nBA in Earth Sciences – California State University\, Northridge\nMS in Geological Oceanography – University of Rhode Island\n27-year career in global exploration with Gulf/Chevron\n\nSince moving to the Gorge in 2007\, Lloyd has become a cornerstone of the local naturalist and geology community. He serves as President of the Columbia River Gorge Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute and has led extensive efforts to expand educational resources\, including interactive maps\, field guides\, and regional programming. \nLocally\, he’s also a co-founder of community initiatives in White Salmon and Bingen and a frequent field trip leader for Oregon State University’s Gorge Naturalist Program.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/explore-deep-time-at-coyote-wall-with-geologist-lloyd-dekay/
LOCATION:White Salmon/Hood River Bridge Park and Ride\, PGF5+M6\, White Salmon\, WA\, 98672\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbia Gorge,Field Trip,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T150000
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SUMMARY:Cheney-Spokane Chapter Quarry Hike
DESCRIPTION:🪨 Explore 1.3 Billion Years in One Afternoon!\nSaturday\, October 4 — Join the inimitable Michael Hamilton for a guided geology hike through Spokane Conservation District’s remarkable new headquarters\, nestled in an ancient basalt quarry. \nThis site is both brand new and unimaginably old. The Quarry reveals a stunning cross-section of Earth’s history—1.3 billion years of geologic drama exposed in a short\, accessible hike. Along the way\, you’ll see and learn about the effects of Ice Age floods\, huge lava flows\, tectonic shifts\, and more\, all woven into a developing geologic trail for the community. \nDon’t miss this rare chance to walk through deep time with expert insight and plenty of scenic stops. The new Scale House Market at the Quarry will be open with public bathrooms and the access gate will be open. \nWe will meet up at 1 PM in front of the SCD office. Good walking shoes are recommended for this easy-moderate hike. \nRegister for the hike using the button below. Each participant will need to have a signed liability waiver-click on the red button to download one for printing and bring it along. We will have more at the trailhead. \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://iafi.org/event/cheney-spokane-chapter-quarry-hike-may2026/
LOCATION:Spokane Conservation District Office\, 4422 E 8th Ave\, Spokane Valley\, WA\, 99212\, 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:20260516T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120907
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SUMMARY:Explore Deep Time at Coyote Wall with Geologist Lloyd DeKay
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever looked at the dramatic cliffs and unusual rock formations of the Columbia River Gorge and wondered how they came to be? \nThis May\, during the White Salmon Wildflower Festival\, you’re invited to step into “deep time” on a guided geology walk with professional geologist Lloyd DeKay. This is more than a hike—it’s a journey through millions of years of volcanic eruptions\, massive floods\, and the relentless shaping power of water and time. \nA Walk Through Ancient Landscapes \nSet against the stunning backdrop of Coyote Wall\, this experience explores the interconnected terrain of the Labyrinth and Syncline—some of the most geologically fascinating features in the Gorge. \n \n  \n \nParticipants will: \n\nWalk the scenic roadway and venture into the Labyrinth\nObserve unique rock formations and folded layers up close\nLearn how lava flows\, Ice Age floods\, and tectonic forces shaped the land\nPause for a bring-your-own snack/lunch beside peaceful Labyrinth Creek\n\nExpect a moderately active outing of 2+ hours and 2+ miles round trip\, with some light rock scrambling along the way. \nWhere: Meet-up at the Mt Adams Visitor Info Ctr at Mile Post 65\, Highway 14\, Lot 1 Heritage Plaza Parking\, White Salmon\nWhen: Meet by 7:45 Sharp | May 9 and May 16 | 2026\nCost: Free\nSign Up: White Salmon Wildflower Week Events – Scroll down that page to sign up – each date will fill at 15 participants. \nSee the Gorge Differently \nBy the end of this walk\, you won’t just see the Gorge—you’ll understand it. Layers of basalt\, carved valleys\, and scattered boulders will tell a story of fire\, flood\, and time on a scale that reshapes your perspective. \nWhether you’re a curious local or a visiting wildflower enthusiast\, this is a rare opportunity to connect more deeply with the landscape that defines our region. \nCome ready to hike\, learn\, and never look at the Gorge the same way again. \nMeet Your Guide: Lloyd DeKay \nLloyd DeKay brings a lifetime of geological expertise and local passion to this experience. \n\nBA in Earth Sciences – California State University\, Northridge\nMS in Geological Oceanography – University of Rhode Island\n27-year career in global exploration with Gulf/Chevron\n\nSince moving to the Gorge in 2007\, Lloyd has become a cornerstone of the local naturalist and geology community. He serves as President of the Columbia River Gorge Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute and has led extensive efforts to expand educational resources\, including interactive maps\, field guides\, and regional programming. \nLocally\, he’s also a co-founder of community initiatives in White Salmon and Bingen and a frequent field trip leader for Oregon State University’s Gorge Naturalist Program.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/explore-deep-time-at-coyote-wall-with-geologist-lloyd-dekay-2/
LOCATION:White Salmon/Hood River Bridge Park and Ride\, PGF5+M6\, White Salmon\, WA\, 98672\, United States
CATEGORIES:Columbia Gorge,Field Trip,Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T100000
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SUMMARY:Lower Lake Wenatchee Area Field Trip—Saturday 6 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Quick description:  Our focus on this trip will be on alpine glaciation from various sources in the Eastern Cascades near the lower Lake Wenatchee Area.  Enroute\, we will mix in big picture geology\, weather and climate\, and human uses in the area.  The trip will begin on the beach in the southern portion of Lake Wenatchee State Park. \nDetailed schedule and the topics to be covered: \n \n\n10:00  Stop 1—Lake Wenatchee State Park—Topics: Bedrock geology; weather & climate; Wenatchee River alpine glacier.   \n11:00  Depart\n11:30  Stop 2—Northeast of Fish Lake —Topics:  Fish Lake lobe of the Wenatchee River glacier; moraines & erratics; moraine-dammed lakes; Glacier Peak & Mt. St. Helens tephras.\n12:15  Depart\n12:45  Stop 3—Chiwawa River Valley Overlook—Topics: Chiwawa River alpine glacier; Mad River outlet glaciers; declining contemporary glaciers.\n1:45  Depart\n2:00     Stop 4—Meadow Creek Valley Overlook—Topics: Meadow Creek/Napeequa glaciers; Dirtyface Mountain cirques; Napeequa River capture by White River; moraine-dammed lakes.\n2:45     Depart\n3:15     Stop 5—Deep Creek at Morrow Meadow—Topics: Glacial meltwater\, faulting\, lateral valleys\, and ice age lakes.\n4:00     Depart for home\n\nLogistics: \n\nThis trip is free and open to the public.\nYou will need a Discover Pass for Stop 1.\nAfter Stop 1\, we will drive on a mix of paved and good quality gravel forest roads.  A Subaru-type AWD vehicle should do fine on the gravel roads.\nI strongly encourage you to consider carpooling; parking will be limited at each of the stops and lengthy strings of automobiles can be unwieldy on narrow forest roads. \nWe will take short hikes at Stops 2\, 3 and 4.  By short\, I mean 0.25 mi or less at each stop.  The hiking terrain at Stops 3 and 4 will be fairly steep.  Stops 2 and 4 will involve hiking off trail through recently logged areas.   \nNo restroom or picnic facilities are available along our field trip route after Stop 1.  Therefore\, you will need to use the great outdoors if you need to go.  Plan on eating lunch/snacks on the road or at the stops.  There will not be a formal lunch stop.\nDogs and kids are fine to bring as long as they are well-behaved.\nDress for the weather.  June weather here can be sunny and hot to rainy\, windy & cool. \nA pdf of the field guide is already posted on my CWU website at https://www.cwu.edu/academics/geography/_documents/karl-lillquist.php.  Scroll down the page to “Field Guides”.  You will find it under “Lower Lake Wenatchee Area”.  Feel free to download and bring it on the field trip in digital format or print it out.\nThe Ellensburg Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute will also provide ~40 hard copies of the field guide for the trip.  If you want a hard copy\, please consider a cash donation to help defray the costs of the field guides (each costs about $15 to print).   \n\nQuestions? \nEmail me at lillquis@cwu.edu or leave a phone message at 509 963-1184.  Emails are best as I only check that phone a couple of times each week. 
URL:https://iafi.org/event/lower-lake-wenatchee-area-field-trip-saturday-6-june-2026/
LOCATION:Lake Wenatchee State Park\, 21588 SR 207\, Leavenworth\, WA\, 98826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ellensburg,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellensburg Chapter":MAILTO:Ellensburg@IAFI.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T143000
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SUMMARY:Athol Library Lecture: Introduction to the Ice Age Floods and the National Geologic Trail
DESCRIPTION:At the end of the last Ice Age an ice dam in northern Idaho created Glacial Lake Missoula stretching 3\,000 square miles around Missoula\, Montana. The dam burst and released flood waters across Washington\, down the Columbia River into Oregon before reaching the Pacific Ocean. The Ice Age Floods forever changed the lives and landscape of the Pacific Northwest. \nThe Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail is a network of routes\, sites\, and interpretive centers that follow the pathways of the repeated Ice Age megafloods released from Glacial Lake Missoula between roughly 18\,000 and 15\,000 years ago. These floods reshaped the Pacific Northwest on a continental scale\, carving features such as the Channeled Scablands\, Grand Coulee\, Dry Falls\, Palouse Falls\, and the Columbia River Gorge. It spans four states—Montana\, Idaho\, Washington\, and Oregon—and links dozens of geologic landmarks that preserve evidence of these enormous floods. \nPresented by Don Chadbourne\, geologist and board member of the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI)\, Cheney-Spokane Chapter \nNo registration required. Call Librarian Ali Spahn with any questions at 208-683-2979.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/intro-to-the-ice-age-floods-trail/
LOCATION:Athol Library\, 30399 3rd St\, Athol\, ID\, 83801
CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T180000
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SUMMARY:Harrison Library Lecture: Introduction to the Ice Age Floods and the National Geologic Trail
DESCRIPTION:At the end of the last Ice Age an ice dam in northern Idaho created Glacial Lake Missoula stretching 3\,000 square miles around Missoula\, Montana. The dam burst and released flood waters across Washington\, down the Columbia River into Oregon before reaching the Pacific Ocean. The Ice Age Floods forever changed the lives and landscape of the Pacific Northwest. \nThe Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail is a network of routes\, sites\, and interpretive centers that follow the pathways of the repeated Ice Age megafloods released from Glacial Lake Missoula between roughly 18\,000 and 15\,000 years ago. These floods reshaped the Pacific Northwest on a continental scale\, carving features such as the Channeled Scablands\, Grand Coulee\, Dry Falls\, Palouse Falls\, and the Columbia River Gorge. It spans four states—Montana\, Idaho\, Washington\, and Oregon—and links dozens of geologic landmarks that preserve evidence of these enormous floods. \nPresented by Don Chadbourne\, geologist and board member of the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI)\, Cheney-Spokane Chapter \nNo registration required. Call Librarian Ani Matosian with any questions at 208-689-3976.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/harrison-intro-to-the-ice-age-floods-and-the-national-geologic-trail/
LOCATION:Harrison Library\, 111 S Coeur d’Alene Avenue\, Harrison\, ID\, 83833
CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T143000
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CREATED:20260507T193931Z
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SUMMARY:Post Falls Library Lecture: What Happened when the Dam Burst?
DESCRIPTION:Geologist Michael Hamilton talks about the geology of the Spokane area which reveals an interesting part of the glacial flood story. When the glacial ice dam failed\, the area immediately downstream received deposits of sediments and various landforms that provide clues of what happened when the dam burst. What we see in the flood deposits around Spokane also suggest insights on the sequence and size of the outburst floods. \nPresented by Michael Hamilton\, geologist and board member of the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI)\, Cheney-Spokane Chapter \nNo registration required. Call Librarian Grace Lippman with any questions at 208-773-1506.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/postfalls-what-happened-when-the-dam-burst/
LOCATION:Post Falls Library\, 821 N Spokane St\, Post Falls\, ID\, 83854
CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120907
CREATED:20260226T044918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T222933Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit Lake Library Lecture: The Ice Age Missoula floods and the Spirit Lake giant current dune field
DESCRIPTION: Giant Current Dunes or MegaRipple Marks – One of Bretz’ most important pieces of evidence for catastrophic flooding was the “giant current dunes.” These large-scale bedforms appeared as patterns of parallel ridges and swales on many aerial photographs in the flood channels in the scabland of Washington\, but had escaped recognition from the ground because of their size.  \nGiant Current Dunes are visible west of Clark Fork near Castle Rock; however\, the most prominent and visible Giant Current Dunes are located several miles east of Spirit Lake along Hwy 54 where the highway cuts through the dunes showing their undulating profile. The location of many of the telephone poles on the crest of these dunes accentuates these landforms. The dunes form transverse to the current direction\, and form cusps that are convex upstream\, with arms that point downstream. Furthermore\, the size of the cusps appears to decrease in the direction of lower velocity. Internally\, the dunes consist of gravel and pebble foresets. \nGiant current dunes exhibit an asymmetrical profile with the downstream (lee) slope steeper than the upstream slope. Crests range from 20 to 200m apart and heights range from 1 to 15m (Baker and Nummedal\, 1978) and are among the largest measured throughout the Floods area. The Spirit Lake current dunes can also be easily recognized from the air by their characteristic pattern\, accentuated by vegetation. This dune field is immediately in the path of the breakout from Lake Pend Oreille\, and experienced some of the highest energy flows. \nPresented by Dr. Linda McCollum\, president of the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI)\, Cheney-Spokane Chapter \nNo registration required. Call Librarian Nicole Ferris with any questions at 208-623-5353.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/spirit-lake-floods-and-current-dune-field/
LOCATION:Spirit Lake Library\, 32575 N 5th Ave\, Spirit Lake\, ID\, 83869
CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120907
CREATED:20260226T041208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T222904Z
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SUMMARY:Hayden Library Lecture: Dating Erratic Boulders: How Long Ago Were the Floods?
DESCRIPTION:How do geologists know when the ice age floods actually occurred in the Spokane area? One method is to date the large flood-rafted erratic boulders. We explore the ages of the floods and the methods used to determine their dates and present newly gathered dates from the Spokane region revealing when the floods happened.  \nPresented by Glenn Cruickshank\, vice president of the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI)\, Cheney-Spokane Chapter\, and Dr. Jim O’Connor\, USGS \nNo registration required. Call Librarian Kathleen Kennedy with any questions at 208-772-5612 x126.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/dating-erratic-boulders-how-long-ago-were-the-floods-hayden/
LOCATION:Hayden Library\, 8385 N Government Wy\, Hayden Lake\, ID\, 83835
CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120907
CREATED:20260226T041356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T222829Z
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SUMMARY:Rathdrum Library Lecture: Dating Erratic Boulders: How Long Ago Were the Floods?
DESCRIPTION:How do geologists know when the ice age floods actually occurred in the Spokane area? One method is to date the large flood-rafted erratic boulders. We explore the ages of the floods and the methods used to determine their dates and present newly gathered dates from the Spokane region revealing when the floods happened.  \nPresented by Glenn Cruickshank\, vice president of the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI)\, Cheney-Spokane Chapter \nNo registration required. Call Librarian Tiffany Berg with any questions at 208-687-1029.
URL:https://iafi.org/event/dating-erratics-how-long-ago-were-the-floods-rathdrum/
LOCATION:Rathdrum Library\, 16320 ID-41\, Rathdrum\, ID\, 83858
CATEGORIES:Cheney-Spokane,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheney-Spokane Chapter":MAILTO:iaficheneyspokane@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120907
CREATED:20260215T224751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T230400Z
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SUMMARY:Bretz Was Right: A Pre‑Birthday Floods‑Fest
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \nOur chapter is planning a special late‑summer gathering on Saturday\, August 29\, in honor of J Harlen Bretz\, whose birthday falls just a few days later (September 2). Bretz’s groundbreaking work on the Ice Age floods reshaped the scientific understanding of the Northwest—and we think that deserves a celebration. \nWe’re still shaping the details\, but expect a relaxed\, community‑friendly event that highlights Bretz’s legacy and the remarkable landscapes he helped the world understand. More information will be posted as plans develop. \n \n \n  \nHe mapped the scablands bold and bright\,\nSaid “Floods did this!” with all his might.\nFor thirty years they told him “No”…\n’Til evidence began to flow. \nSo join us as we celebrate\nThe man who made the floods make sense —\nA pre‑birthday bash for J Harlen Bretz\,\nWho proved the skeptics wrong (immense!). \n \n 
URL:https://iafi.org/event/bretzfest2026/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Activity,Cheney-Spokane,Field Trip
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