There will not be a Government Canyon Karst Project weekend in October. The
next one will be scheduled for November 12 and 13. The park is opening to
the public on October 15. This will mean some changes for the project but
mostly logistical, I think. We will continue pursuing all the activities we
November 11 & 12 is the next Government Canyon Karst Project weekend. The
park is now open to the public so there will be some changes. We will no
longer meet at the gate. When you get to the park, simply enter by the park
entrance. Take the first right. There may be a closed gate on this road but
The karst project at Government Canyon is on the 12th and 13th, rather than
the 11th and 12th.
I should also mention that the gate on the ranch house road, while not
locked, will probably be shut. If this is the case, please shut it again
behind you when you come through.
-Marvin
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The January Government Canyon Karst Project will take place on the 14th and
15th. Plans are to continue the dig in Fobia Cave - following the airflow,
continue a new sinkhole dig that looks promising, survey Sotol Pit and
Purple Mushroom Cave, and if we have any time or energy left, do some
ridgewa
This is a little late, but kudos to Kurt Menking and Travis Scott for each
having a photograph of Devil's Sinkhole published in last Sunday's (7/3) San
Antonio Express News Travel Section. The article's topic was the sinkhole
and the bat flights and the growing tourism industry in Rocksprings cente
There will be a karst project trip to Government Canyon State Natural Area
near San Antonio on September 17th. The focus will probably be on digging
sinks but there are also caves to survey and ridges to walk. If you don't
like digging bring a team and do something else. Camping is available.
Conta
A Sunday (Sept. 18th) trip has been added to the Government Canyon Karst
Project this weekend. Meet at the gate as usual at 9:00.
Directions to the gate of GCSNA. Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop
1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map).
Drive 2 miles north
