Anyone can find fossils. This handy how-to guide tells you where to look and what to do.

Discover where to find Fossils with our interactive map featuring lots of approved locations. Fossils can be found in various geological settings across multiple states. Use the map above …

2 days ago · A beginner’s guide to finding fossils. Learn the geology, map analysis, and safety rules for successful collecting.

Apr 14, 2025 · Whether you want to hunt for giant megalodon teeth or spend a week on an expert-led dino dig, there is a fossil site on this list that will keep you happy. From arthropod …

Jul 1, 2025 · Scan the map for unexpected fossil hotspots where amateur enthusiasts routinely stumble upon remarkable new species, turning ordinary outings into extraordinary …

Below is a list of places to visit. Plan ahead and prepare, as some facilities may have seasonal hours, and some trailheads and outdoor fossil sites may be challenging to access. Museums …

Sep 16, 2024 · Fossils found in national parks tell many stories about how they formed, the sizes and shapes of past organisms and their life activities, the ancient environments where animals …

Oct 14, 2024 · To make it easier to find fossils, you need to know how and where to look. Luckily, there are clues all around, and a good fossil detective knows to ask the four Ws: who, what, …

Fossil hunting locations include where to find fossils, samples of fossils found, fossil identification, site images, directions, tips, and other recomendations.

Jan 3, 2024 · On an early October day, we set out for the badlands on the east side of Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge in search of fossils. In eastern Montana a warm fall day can …