For those cavers who are looking for a fun Memorial Day caving
project, I can strongly recommend this one. Marvin is a great guy and
Government Canyon is a wonderful state park. The regular camping spots
for this park are probably all reserved for this weekend, but as a
member of this project you will not have to worry about that, as you
will have a separate primitive camping spot reserved for the project.
The caves are not large, but there are many of them and it's a great
way to learn to survey.
Be sure to take your mountain bike with you if you plan to go, as
there are extensive (and very nice) bike trails in the park that you
can use, too.
Diana
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Marvin & Lisa" <mlmil...@gvtc.com>
Date: May 22, 2010 11:54:27 PM CDT
To: <texascavers@texascavers.com>
Subject: [Texascavers] Government Canyon karst project
The Government Canyon karst project is happening next weekend – the
29th and 30th. You can pick your own dig or your own area to
ridgewalk – and there are caves to explore and survey.
We will meet at 9:00 both mornings in the parking lot of the
Volunteer/Research Station.
Camping is available. Contact me to set it up.
Directions to the Government Canyon Karst Project:
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
on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560
(there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles
till you see the sign for GCSNA. Follow the arrow to the right and
drive 2 more miles to the sharp left turn in the road. The gate to
GCSNA is straight ahead. Enter at the gate and then take the first
right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and
then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station,
where we will meet.
Marvin Miller
(210) 415-5190
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Diana R. Tomchick
Associate Professor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Biochemistry
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Rm. ND10.214B
Dallas, TX 75390-8816, U.S.A.
Email: diana.tomch...@utsouthwestern.edu
214-645-6383 (phone)
214-645-6353 (fax)
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