2006-07-27 14:05:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Get yourself a copy of Roadside Geology of Wisconsin. Here's the publisher:
http://mountain-press.com/item_detail.php?item_key=300
You can buy it used for a lot less on Amazon or Abebooks.
Here are the highlights:
Wisconsin Dells
http://www.wisconline.com/wisconsin/geoprovinces/centralplain.html
Baraboo Hills
http://www.uwmc.uwc.edu/geography/baraboo/baraboo.htm
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
http://www.nps.gov/apis/
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
http://www.nps.gov/iatr/
List of stuff on Wisconsin Speleological Society page:
http://www.caves.org/grotto/wss/nsscon04.html
Keep an eye out for diamonds in glacial deposits; there's a known kimberlite in nearby Michigan:
http://www.geo.msu.edu/geo333/kimberlites.html
I realize you already know quite a bit about Wisconsin, but if you prepare to think about geomorphology and Ice-Age glaciation it might become a whole new place. As the WSS says "The greatest variety of glacial landforms on the planet are found here in Wisconsin." Probably true. In any case you can't see evidence of continental glaciers in Colorado Have fun!
2006-07-27 15:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by carbonates 7 · 10⤊ 2⤋
Wisconsin Dells. The Wisconsin River and freestanding rock formations are beautiful, plus the type of rock most of the formations are made of is only found one other place in the world. Devil's Lake in Baraboo, WI is an interesting place to visit for rocks and also Native American legends.
2006-07-27 14:11:32 · answer #2 · answered by BigWurster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dells. The Kettle Moraine.
2006-07-27 14:11:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Head further North after exploring WI and see the U.P., some of the oldest and most unique formations on earth. Contact me when your ready.
2006-07-27 18:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by geo3598 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a formation of hippies, be careful theyre not to be trusted they robbed me and my boss.douche bags
2006-07-27 14:09:40 · answer #5 · answered by joako 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you da geology you tell me. if i wasted my money and time studyin' geology to end up in wisconsin (no offense) i should know wat kind would be there. damn i might as well study to be a lawyer or a doctor then ask someone on da street wat i'm to do
2006-07-27 14:15:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋