Soils and Geology of Wisconsin Field Trip, Fall 2010
Steven Dutch, Professor Emeritus, Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
September 26, 2010
Fonferek's Glen
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Legend has it that a cow stepped on a thin spot on this overhang and launched the creation of this natural bridge. |
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Left and below: the lower end of the gorge. |
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Beyond the gorge the valley opens out and there are no more outcrops. |
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This waterfall at the upper end of the gorge can have vigorous flow, as seen here, or be completely dry. |
Maribel Caves
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A former hotel and night spot burned out in the 1970's and despite occasional murmurs of interest, has never been rebuilt. |
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Excavation of Marribel Caves has extended several hundred feet into the cliff. |
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Dolomite isn't as soluble as limestone but there are a few small stalactites. |
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And other things hanging from the ceiling. |
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The natural entrances to the caves. |
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Devil's River
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Devils River flows over jointed dolomite. |
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October 10, 2010
Dyckesville Channel Network
Baird Creek
Lower Cato Falls
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