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| Black Diamond Mine | High school:/Earth Science | Free tour, $3.50 parking fee | 1 1/2 hour | Visit a real mine shaft! Tours are conducted the first and third Saturday of every month. For information, call 925/757-2620. |
| California Caverns, Moaning Caverns, Boyden Caverns | Elementary through high school (Moaning Caverns); High school (California and Boyden Caverns)/Earth Science, Biology | Adults/Children: $8/$4.25 (California Cavern); $7.75/$4 (Moaning Caverns); $6.50/$3.25 (Boyden Caverns) | 2 1/2 hours | 
by Rachel Hilario.
Visit the website for all California Caverns, or call 209/736-2708. Caverns are open from 10:00 AM -6 :00 PM (M-F), and 9:00 AM - 5:00 (Sa-Su). |
| Hayward Fault | All grades, Earth Science, Integrated Science | Free! | 45 min. |
by Scott Mathieson |
| Petrified Forest in Calistoga | Middle and high school/all science disciplines | Adults: $4;
ages 12-17: $3; ages 4-11: $1 |
1 1/2 hour | Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Call 707/942-6667 for further information, or visit Napalinks. It is possible to combine a trip to the Petrified Forest with a visit of Old Faithful Geyser (see below). |
| Pinnacles National Monument | Middle and high school/ all science disciplines | $5 per vehicle; school groups may be eligible for a fee waiver. Call the Park for details. | 1 1/2 hour | 
by Christi Tarrant
by Jean Wolf. by Alison Rae
Brundson
The area is open during daylight hours. Vivitor Center: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM daily. Call 408/389-4485 for park information, or visit the NPS Pinnacles Home Page |
| Old Faithful Geyser | Middle and high school/all science disciplines | $6 (adults); $2 (ages 6-12) | 1 1/2 hour | Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Call 707/942-6463 for more information, or visit Napalinks. See Petrified Forest (above). |
| Robert Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve | Elementary through high school/all science disciplines | Free! | 45 min. | Open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Call 510/635-0135. Visit their website for more information. |
| Yosemite Institute | Middle and high school/Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology | Varies with Program | 4 hours |
by Matt Englund |
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