GSOC Board members Larry Purchase and Dave Olcott have planned a 1 1/2 day trip to examine three operations in northern Gilliam, Sherman, and Wasco Counties to see the Columbia Ridge Landfill, Klondike and Bigelow Canyon Wind Farms, and ground-water supporting cherry production south of The Dalles. We will leave Portland the morning of the 8th and spend that night in The Dalles. Participants are to make their own lodging arrangements in The Dalles for the night of the 8th. Cost of the trip will be $10, and participation is limited to the first 20 GSOC members or their guests who sign up with Dave Olcott. If you plan to sign up or have any questions, contact Dave Olcott at 503-695-5219, or email daveolcott46@yahoo.com by August 1st.

NOTE: You must be a GSOC member or guest of a member to attend GSOC field trips. You may join GSOC at any time, for $20.

- Registration Form and Trip Details -

Part 1, Wed through Friday morning, (fee $25, includes all meals) will be at the historic Chloride Mine 15 miles west of Haines, Or.

Part 2, Friday through Monday, (fee $40, includes museum admission and train fare, but not meals) will begin with a tour of Baker County museums, and fossil digging, led by Jay Van Tassel, at our motel in Baker City. Saturday we'll explore the nearby mining town of Sumpter, tour the gold dredge , and ride the Sumpter Valley Railroad. Sunday's trip will be led by DOGAMI geologist Mark Ferns, travelling southeast of Baker City. On Monday, we'll tour several areas around the tiny town of Granite, led by GSOC members and Granite residents Bo and Marija Janko. Following that, we'll follow a field guide tour from Granite to Ukiah, and end our trip in Pendleton, Oregon.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights will be spent at the Always Welcome Inn (1-800-307-5206, and ask for the special GSOC rate of $60 + tax) in Baker City. For those who prefer to camp, there are tent sites at Oregon Trails West RV Park, at Exit 302, (1-888-523-3236), for $18 + tax, which includes showers. Please make your own arrangements at the earliest opportunity.

NOTE: You must be a GSOC member or guest of a member to attend GSOC field trips. You may join GSOC at any time, for $20.