Anderson Ranch Dam and Smith Prairie Driving Tour

Anderson Ranch Dam and Smith Prairie Driving Tour

Join us for a driving tour of some of the most spectacular scenery and geology in our area. We'll make a loop across the Anderson Ranch Dam, down the South Fork of the Boise River, and up onto Smith Prairie. You’ll see granite, basalt, rhyolite, and gneiss, and learn some interesting history of the dam and its builders. Meetup is at 8:45 AM in the Albertson’s Shopping Center parking lot near McDonald's Restaurant, 6574 S Federal Way for a 9 AM departure. Look for Steve's red F150 pickup truck. Suitable for all vehicles on a good dirt road. Trip is limited to 10 vehicles so we will arrange carpools before departure. First rest stop is Pilot Travel Center at exit at Mountain Home. Bring lunch and water, dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Periodic restroom stops along the route. Expect return to Boise by between 4-4:30 PM.

Nonmembers of the Museum $20 plus Eventbrite fee, Museum members and children free. Registration is required. Watch your email a few days before for email handouts, and in case the trip is canceled. Full refund if the Museum cancels the trip.

Steve Schaps and Barb Beatty will join the trip to take attendance, organize carpooling and answer general questions about the Museum. Look for Steve’s red F150 pickup truck at the meetup spot.

Please cancel if you learn after registering that you cannot attend. Contact [email protected] if you have questions or to cancel.

Field Trip Guides

Terry Panhorst, retired Geology Professor and long term Museum volunteer. Steve Cox, 10th year as Museum Board President. Steve wrote the trip log for this field trip and has led it before.

About

The driving tour is sponsored by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise, 83712

This adventure requires a waiver. By signing up for this Field trip you agree to the following: I accept and hereby assume any and all risks for myself and those accompanying me on my ticket, for possible dangers and hazards involved in connection with the field trip designated above, offered by the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG), and do hereby save and hold harmless the trip leaders, IMMG and all officers and representatives of IMMG from any and all claims, losses, or damages, including attorney’s fees and costs because of said claims, on account of injury, death, property damage, and inconvenience or loss of money due to delay or other cause that may rise, by reason of my participation in the field trip. I understand that my use of alcohol or drugs would impair my judgment and coordination, and will hold IMMG harmless from any claims arising from my use of either. I understand I am responsible for carrying my own automobile, life, and health insurance.

See www.idahomuseum.org for information about the Museum and its programs.

Event Venue

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, United States