Today, there are hundreds maybe even thousands of sites where fossils have been found.
Some sites are protected where you might look but cant remove the fossils.
Others are in the wild that are still actively pursued by fossil hunters both professionals and amateurs.
Such places are great for families, kids and people whove never collected fossils before.
You are supplied with tools, guidance, and plenty of rocks to split and keep everything you find.
Fossil of a trilobite found at U-Dig Trilobite Quarry.
The fossils at U-Dig Fossils are about an inch to tow in length.
Occasionally visitors stumble upon rare species worth thousands of dollars.
Warfield Fossil Quarriesare located near Kemmerer, Wyoming, and is one of the many quarries in Wyoming.
These fossils are between 40-60 million years old.
Blue Moon Quarryis also located near Kemmerer.
Tynsky’s Fossil Fishis yet another fossil quarry in Kemmerer.
Common fossils found at this quarry include Diplomystus and Priscacara.
Crocodile, turtle and stingray fossils can also be found here.
This area was covered by a large ocean some 450 million years ago.
Commonly found fossils here include Brachiopods, Trilobites, Cephalopods and Gastropods.
Mineral Wells Fossil Parkis located outside of Mineral Wells, Texas.
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The U-Dig Trilobite Quarry.
Photo credit:Paololitico F/Panoramio
A young girl digs for fossils at Mineral Wells Fossil Park.
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Visitors dig for fossils at Mineral Wells Fossil Park.
