{"id":1347,"date":"2023-10-26T18:13:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T23:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geosocmn.org\/gsmpaypal\/mesabi-vermilion-iron-ranges\/"},"modified":"2023-10-26T18:13:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T23:13:44","slug":"mesabi-vermilion-iron-ranges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geosocmn.org\/gsmpaypal\/mesabi-vermilion-iron-ranges\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesabi & Vermilion Iron Ranges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Field Trip Title: <\/strong>Mesabi & Vermilion Iron Ranges<\/p>\n

Field Trip Status <\/strong>Field Trip Completed<\/p>\n

Field Trip Start Date: <\/strong>August 14, 2004<\/p>\n

Field Trip Start Time: <\/strong>9:00 AM<\/p>\n

Field Trip End Date: <\/strong>August 15, 2004<\/p>\n

Field Trip End Time: <\/strong>4:30 PM<\/p>\n

Field Trip Subject: <\/strong>
\nMesabi & Vermilion Iron Ranges<\/p>\n

Field Trip Leader: <\/strong>Dr. Richard Ojakangas
\nLeader Information <\/strong>Professor Emeritus – UMD <\/p>\n

Field Trip Starting Point: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Field Trip Itinerary: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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GEOLOGICAL\u00a0 SOCIETY \u00a0OF \u00a0MINNESOTA
<\/strong>2004 Field Trip # 3 – Mesabi & Vermilion Iron Ranges<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 August 14-15, 2004 (Saturday & Sunday)
Leader:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dr. Richard Ojakangas, Professor Emeritus – UMD<\/p>\n

HIGHLIGHTS<\/em>:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This trip will focus on the Mesabi and Vermilion Iron Ranges, and include many classic outcrops in the region.\u00a0 We will also tour an experimental pilot plant in Coleraine for the new taconite nugget process (97% iron –\u00a0free samples)<\/em>. There, Director Dave Hendrickson will explain the current economics of the steel industry, including the present demand resulting from China\u2019s huge industrial growth and where this new process fits into the requirements of mini mills and domestic steel production.\u00a0 The following itinerary is still tentative:\u00a0\u00a0SAT:<\/em>\u00a0 NRRI pilot plant in Coleraine, Hill-Annex Mine (briefly) in Calumet, Hull-Rust-Mahoning overlook in north Hibbing\u00a0(we will eat our bag lunches in the nearby park)<\/em>, MN DNR core library (possible), Mineview in the Sky in Virginia, United Taconite pit tour.\u00a0 Overnight in your motel near Virginia\u00a0(see below).<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0SUN:<\/em>\u00a0 Soudan Mine (9:00-11:30 tour of the historical mine and modern physics facilities), Archean Soudan Iron-formation Member near mine, Pike River Dam Archean volcanogenic graywackes, classic outcrop of folded graywackes, Archean \u201cConfusion Hill\u201d (Giants Range Batholith) just north of Virginia, Archean pillowed greenstone outcrop in Gilbert, Stromatolite exposure\u00a0(a \u201cfield of stromatolites\u201d)<\/em>\u00a0in an LTV pit near Hoyt Lakes\u00a0– collecting permitted<\/em>.\u00a0 Then back to the bus depot in Cloquet.<\/p>\n

WHEN AND HOW<\/em>:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0On Saturday morning, we will meet at LCS Coaches, Inc (1203 Ave. B E, Cloquet, MN 55720 \/\/ phone 1-888-743-3527 \/\/ *see map * – Cloquet is 12 miles SW of Duluth near I-35 and Hwy 33). \u00a0There, we will leave our cars in the back lot and load our gear aboard our deluxe coach and head for our first stop.\u00a0\u00a0Check-in begins 9:15 AM.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Please arrive early to allow for timely departure at 9:45.<\/strong>\u00a0 (Due to limited parking at road cuts and in the pits, no private vehicles allowed on this field trip).\u00a0 Everyone gets to ride with the leader!!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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LODGING<\/em>:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Herein lies the rub!<\/em>\u00a0 Even at this very early date, motel space in Virginia seems to be very limited on August 14.\u00a0 It is highly recommended that you reserve a room as soon as you receive this flyer.\u00a0\u00a0It is highly recommended that you reserve a room as soon as you receive this flyer.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Please do not set it aside and think you can get a room later!\u00a0 In the Virginia yellow pages at my library, I found the following and made a few calls.\u00a0 All quotes given are less tax. Discounts for AAA\/AARP\/Seniors may apply and could vary. You must check for and request specific discounts at the time of reservation.<\/p>\n

Ski-View Motel<\/strong>\u00a0(10 rooms left) $40\/single; $44\/double with one bed; $48\/double with two beds; no discounts.\u00a0 Phone:\u00a0 (218) 741-8918 \/\/ Address:\u00a0 9th<\/sup>\u00a0Ave N & 17th<\/sup>\u00a0Street, Virginia.<\/p>\n

Lakeshore Motor Inn Downtown<\/strong>\u00a0(8 rooms left) Discounts for AAA\/AARP\/Seniors\u00a0 $39\/single; $35.10\/disc. single; $52\/double; $46.80\/disc. double.\u00a0 Phones:\u00a0 (218) 741-3360 \/ (800) 569-8131\u00a0 \/\/\u00a0 Address:\u00a0 404 North 6th<\/sup>\u00a0Ave.<\/p>\n

Super 8 Motel<\/strong>\u00a0(7 rooms left) indoor pool – spa \/ cont. brkfst.\u00a0 $70.88\/double; $63.79\/disc. double.\u00a0 Phones: (218) 744-1661 \/ (800) 800-8000 \/\/ Address: 1080 Industrial Park Drive & US Hwy 53.<\/p>\n

Voyager North Motel<\/strong>\u00a0(4 rooms left) cont. brkfst.\u00a0 $55\/double; $49.95\/disc. double.\u00a0 Phone: (218) 741-9235 \/ (800) 235-3524\u00a0 \/\/\u00a0 Address:\u00a0 13th<\/sup>\u00a0Street & Hwy 53.<\/p>\n

Days Inn<\/strong>\u00a0 (79 rooms left)\u00a0 cont. brkfst. $79\/single; $89\/double; AAA\/AARP\/Senior discounts all -10%.\u00a0 Phone: 1-888-354-6230\u00a0 \/\/ \u00a0\u00a0Address:\u00a0 701 Hat Trick Ave., Eveleth (on US Hwy 53).<\/p>\n

Laurentian Environmental Center<\/strong>\u00a0(2 divided cabins) Located in Britt, MN about 7 miles north of Virginia.\u00a0 Cabins are partitioned for dorm style: boys\/girls.\u00a0 $20\/person; $6\/meal (optional); environmental lecture in evening.\u00a0 Must bring own towels and bedding.\u00a0 Check availability at time of registration with Doug Z. (763-784-0201).<\/p>\n

COST<\/em>:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cost of the two-day field trip includes the bus charter and a trip guide: $33\/member.\u00a0 Nonmembers pay an additional $10 fee.\u00a0 Registration\/payment must be received by the deadline: Wednesday, July 21.\u00a0 When 54 seats have been reserved, a waiting list will be started.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Please send check (payable to GSM<\/em>) or money order (do not send cash<\/em>) to:\u00a0 GSM; c\/o Doug Zbikowski; 7833 Able St. NE; Spring Lake Park, MN 55432.\u00a0 Phone: (763) 784-0201. Please note: this cost does NOT include the tickets for the Soudan Mine tours, which you will pay directly to the State Park Office and will be:\u00a0 $11.00\/adult; $7.00\/age 12 and under.<\/p>\n

PREPARATION<\/em>:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Come prepared to have fun in any type weather or terrain.\u00a0 Each field trip participant will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to the start of the field trip.\u00a0 This is scheduled to be a two day trip.\u00a0 You will need a bag lunch and beverage for the first day.\u00a0 On the second day, you may bring food and there will be opportunities to buy food as well.\u00a0 If important final details arise, they may be mailed to those already signed up, a couple weeks prior to the trip.<\/p>\n

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