But you don’t have to descend into prehistoric caves or ascend volcanoes to introduce kids to geology. The National Park Service has a backyard rock-hunt questionnaire that you can pull up on ...

Kids in University of Texas Permian Basin’s Geology Camp have spent this week learning about maps, seismology, hydrology and dams as well as going on hikes exploring the geology around them.

But you don’t have to be a scientist to get excited about geology. If you or your kids have ever stopped to pick up a rock and said “Ooohh look at this!” you’ll probably love the 59th ...