Tucked away in a corner of the East Pavilion Building, the Geoscience Research Institute (GRI)/North Pacific Union Creation Study Center (NPUC CSC) booth proved to be a hidden gem at the International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming. With six unique honors in geology, chemistry, rocks and minerals, meteorites, and dinosaurs, the booth attracted curious Pathfinders with its engaging scavenger hunt and interactive displays.

A highlight of the booth was the opportunity to earn a unique triceratops skull pin. This pin not only commemorated the Camporee's theme, "Believe the Promise," but also featured a prominent "C" symbolizing Creation Sabbath, an initiative promoted by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. As Pathfinders completed the scavenger hunt, they were rewarded with the pin and encouraged to read the Bible verse inscribed on its back: Isaiah 11:9.

“They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.”

The booth itself was a treasure trove of geological wonders, featuring fossils, rocks, minerals, and interactive displays spread out over five tables. Visitors could examine rocks under ultraviolet light, explore a model of a camarasaurus femur, and even dig for fossilized treasures in a sandbox. The booth's enthusiastic volunteers, including staff from GRI and NPUC CSC and other dedicated volunteers, ensured that every visitor had a memorable experience.

Thanks to generous grants from the Faith and Science Council and the Geoscience Research Institute, the booth was a resounding success, attracting about 5,000 visitors and providing a valuable opportunity to share the wonders of God as our Creator and affirming the Biblical account of creation and the global flood, with the next generation.