This video captures moments from our Spring 2025 Igneous Petrology field trip to Owens Valley, California. We explored volcanic features, hiked through the Sierra, and spent evenings at the White Mountain Research Station under brilliant sunsets and starry skies. Beyond studying rocks, students reconnected with nature — wading in Lake Crowley, playing basketball and volleyball, and enjoying the quiet beauty far from city lights. Such moments remind us why we study Earth in the first place — it’s the love for nature we all share as human beings.
