![Bret Doverspike, Evan Goldstein, and Drew Koff (top) examine sedimentary structures in sand deposits, near Caroga Lake NY](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-2.jpg)
Bret Doverspike, Evan Goldstein, and Drew Koff (top) examine sedimentary structures in sand deposits, near Caroga Lake NY
![Four students demonstrating dip directions in sand quarry](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-3.jpg)
Vanessa Simpson, Emily Toffic, Liz Hoekwater, and Emily Constantine demonstrate dip directions at sand quarry near Caroga Lake, NY
![Four students at sand quarry near Caroga Lake, NY](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-4.jpg)
Vanessa Simpson, Emily Toffic, Liz Hoekwater, and Emily Constantine at sand quarry near Caroga Lake, NY
![Two students review exposed sedimentary layers](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-5.jpg)
Liz Hoekwater and Drew Koff find some channel lag deposits.
![Students review deposits and write notes](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-6.jpg)
Emily Constantine, Jay Barr, Bret Doverspike, and Jason Williams ponder the origin of these deposits.
![Students use shovels to manipulate sand.](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-7.jpg)
Drew Koff, Evan Goldstein, Jason Williams, Mike Meredith, and Adam Skarke make a 3D model of the depositional environment.
![Students struggle to dig in packed earth.](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-8.jpg)
Hmm, maybe next time we should try this in a spot where the trucks haven’t compacted the ground so much.
![Drew Koff, Evan Goldstein, Emily Toffic and Emily Constantine proudly present their soil pit.](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-9.jpg)
Drew Koff, Evan Goldstein, Emily Toffic and Emily Constantine proudly present their soil pit.
![Jay Barr, Liz Hoekwater (in pit), Vanessa Simpson and Adam Skarke give evidence that this soil developed in bouldery till](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-10.jpg)
Jay Barr, Liz Hoekwater (in pit), Vanessa Simpson and Adam Skarke give evidence that this soil developed in bouldery till
![Emily Constantine, Evan Goldstein, Emily Toffic and Drew Koff Soil pits just don't get any better than this!](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-11.jpg)
Emily Constantine, Evan Goldstein, Emily Toffic and Drew Koff
Soil pits just don’t get any better than this!
![Luke Dwyer, Bret Doverspike, Jason Williams and Mike Meredith (in pit) find a nice thick O-horizon](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-12.jpg)
Luke Dwyer, Bret Doverspike, Jason Williams and Mike Meredith (in pit) find a nice thick O-horizon
![Testing acidity and alkalinity of upper East Canada Creek](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-13.jpg)
Testing acidity and alkalinity of upper East Canada Creek
![Mike Meredith and Luke Dwyer analyze alkalinity](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-14.jpg)
Mike Meredith and Luke Dwyer analyze alkalinity
![More pH and alkalinity tests- Jason Williams and Vanessa Simpson](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-15.jpg)
More pH and alkalinity tests- Jason Williams and Vanessa Simpson
![Still testing the waters- Emily Toffic and Evan Goldstein](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-16.jpg)
Still testing the waters- Emily Toffic and Evan Goldstein
![Pondering the results - Liz Hoekwater and Drew Koff](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-17.jpg)
Pondering the results – Liz Hoekwater and Drew Koff
![pH and alkalinity tests downstream at Dolgeville - hmmm, these rocks look different](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-18.jpg)
pH and alkalinity tests downstream at Dolgeville
– hmmm, these rocks look different
![Drew Koff and Liz Hoekwater take a pH reading](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-19.jpg)
Drew Koff and Liz Hoekwater take a pH reading
![Jason Williams and Vanessa Simpson watch for the indicator color to change, Dolgeville NY](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-20.jpg)
Jason Williams and Vanessa Simpson watch for the indicator color to change, Dolgeville NY
![Drew Koff finishes the alkalinity test while Liz Hoekwater get a closer look at the falls, Dolgeville NY](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-21.jpg)
Drew Koff finishes the alkalinity test while Liz Hoekwater get a closer look at the falls, Dolgeville NY
![Drew Koff and Evan Goldstein anticipate a fine meal at the House of Pizza, Gloversville NY](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-22.jpg)
Drew Koff and Evan Goldstein anticipate a fine meal at the House of Pizza, Gloversville NY
![The pizza eating contest is on! Jay Barr, Adam Skarke and Jason Williams](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-23.jpg)
The pizza eating contest is on!
Jay Barr, Adam Skarke and Jason Williams
![Looks good! Myongsun Kong, Emily Toffic and Emily Constantine](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-24.jpg)
Looks good!
Myongsun Kong, Emily Toffic and Emily Constantine
![Give me some pizza NOW! Liz Hoekwater, Luke Dwyer and Bret Doverspike](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-25.jpg)
Give me some pizza NOW!
Liz Hoekwater, Luke Dwyer and Bret Doverspike
![Watching ducklings from the dock, Canada Lake NY Jason Williams, Emily Toffic, Emily Constantine and Bret Doverspike](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-26.jpg)
Watching ducklings from the dock, Canada Lake NY
Jason Williams, Emily Toffic, Emily Constantine and Bret Doverspike
![Mike Meredith- designated silica content tester back at the cabins, Canada Lake Store](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-27.jpg)
Mike Meredith- designated silica content tester
back at the cabins, Canada Lake Store
![The coveted Golden Shovel Awards- Best Soil Profile goes to Emily Toffic, Emily Constantine, Drew Koff & Evan (I told you ours was best) Goldstein](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-28.jpg)
The coveted Golden Shovel Awards- Best Soil Profile goes to Emily Toffic, Emily Constantine, Drew Koff & Evan (I told you ours was best) Goldstein
![The Golden Shovel Award for Best Organic Mat Removal (one piece!) goes to Vanessa Simpson, Liz Hoekwater, Jay Barr and Adam Skarke](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-29.jpg)
The Golden Shovel Award for Best Organic Mat Removal (one piece!) goes to Vanessa Simpson, Liz Hoekwater, Jay Barr and Adam Skarke
![... and finally the Golden Shovel Award for Finding the Water Table (but missing the assigned canopy) goes to Mike, Bret and Jason](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-30.jpg)
… and finally the Golden Shovel Award for Finding the Water Table (but missing the assigned canopy) goes to Mike, Bret and Jason
![Jason Williams and Evan Goldstein display part of their prize- a new van mascot](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/02/oc-adirondacks-02-31.jpg)
Jason Williams and Evan Goldstein display part of their prize- a new van mascot
![Bret Doverspike, Emily Toffic, and Liz Hoekwater canoeing on Canada Lake](http://blogs.colgate.edu/geology/files/2014/03/oc-adirondacks-02-32.jpg)
Bret Doverspike, Emily Toffic, and Liz Hoekwater canoeing on Canada Lake