Collect Fossils

Follow the Fossil Collector's Code when collecting your treasures - get permission, use the right equipment, do it safely and leave some for others. more »

Contrary to the antics of Fred Flintstone and company, no human ever employed a wooly mammoth as an automatic dishwasher or enjoyed a Brontosaurus Burger during a backyward barbeque. In fact, the span between the time the genus Homo and the last of the great dinosaurs roamed the earth is separated by more than 60 million years.... more »

There's something exciting and romantic about a fossil dig site; maybe it's the chance of discovering something unknown. However, a real dig site involves a lot of hard work and careful planning. Read on to see what steps need to be taken to dig a fossil site. more »

Taking a rock hound vacation is a great way to add to any rock collection. Rock hounds who enjoy outdoor activities such as camping or hiking can explore many areas in America. To enjoy a worry-free vacation, rock hounds should obtain permission before collecting rocks from private lands and learn the regulations of collecting on... more »