
This pile of rocks used to be a thermal vent at the bottom of an ocean covering Colorado (and other states). Now it is prime hunting grounds for baculites and other fossils. Turns out it is also part of the range for the man with the long-range rifle who lives at the top of the mesa … call first before hunting!!

The Mentos-Coke experiments outside were a bust, but we made some nice lava lamps in the house. Our rule: The bigger the mess, the funner the experiments!
Fill beaker 3/4 full with vege oil, add enough vinegar to almost fill beaker, coat thick salt in baking soda, drop in, and have fun. Add food colors drops too!