We recently had our biggest event of the year, our Capitol Reef Field Trip. We collaborated with the Botany club and Wildlife club for a group of about twenty, and off we went! After a few hours of driving, we left the small town of Torrey and entered the national park. As the sunset sent its last rays to light up the red rock formations, we made our way to the field station, where we were to stay for the duration of our trip.
The field station was amazing! It was solar powered and filtered water on site from the creek. We had all the luxuries of modern life, including wifi!
Our first night we looked through the field station's telescope at the night sky. We got the chance to Jupiter and four of its moons. And then we got to see the moon. It was beautiful! You could see the cratered landscape as you peered through the telescope.
The next day started bright and early in the peaceful morning. We had several hikes planned for the day, and after breakfast, we set out to the Grand Wash where the trail leading to Cassidy Arch was located. The hike was long and hard, but it was worth it! Later that day we also hiked to some petroglyphs, learned about cryptobiotic soil, and searched for scorpions with UV lights. It was a day packed full of interesting things.
Overall, it was a weekend full of adventure and learning. As fun as it was, all too soon we had to say goodbye and head back to our homes.
Grace Melville
UVU Science Association of Women Club
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