Kathryn explored the Panoche area near her family's farm for a geology project. She found and identified several different types of rocks, including shale, feldspar, basalt, and conglomerate. During a stop at the local Panoche Bar, the bartender shared his geological knowledge and allowed Kathryn to choose some rock samples, including a piece of raw gypsum. Kathryn enjoyed learning about the different rocks and spending time exploring the area with her father.