Fossils

Paris Canyon Rockhounding in Idaho: The picture "Paris Canyon Rockhounding hand holding brachiopod fossil" features a person's hand holding a thin, rectangular rock slab with a prominent circular brachiopod fossil at its center, with the dusty ground and a bag in the blurry background.

Paris Canyon, Idaho – Fossils, Calcite, and the Story of an Ancient Ocean

Stonerose Interpretive Center in Washington: The picture "Stonerose Interpretive Center two fossil leaves in rock" features a close-up of a light brown rock slab with two distinct, detailed fossilized leaves, their veins and shapes preserved in dark brown impressions.

Stonerose Fossil Site in Republic, Washington – Find and Keep Fossils

White Bird Fossil Site Rockhounding in Idaho: The picture "White Bird Fossil Site Rockhounding in Idaho – plant fossils in sedimentary rock" features a close-up view of tan sedimentary rocks with visible fossilized plant imprints stacked together in sunlight.

White Bird Fossil Site – Leaf Fossils from Middle Miocene

South Umpqua Bridge at Days Creek rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "South Umpqua Bridge at Days Creek rockhounding in Oregon – large white and gold quartz rock on gravel" shows a single, rough chunk of white quartz with gold and brown streaks resting on a pebbly, sandy surface.

South Umpqua Bridge at Days Creek – Rockhounding and River Adventures

Delintmant Lake, Oregon - Ammonite Fossils

Delintment Lake Fossils – Hunting Jurassic Ammonites in Oregon

Wheeler High School Fossil Beds Rockhounding: The picture "Wheeler High School Fossil Beds Rockhounding hillside dig site" shows a dry, grassy hillside with several people digging for fossils on the slope, utility poles and scattered trees on top, and a grassy field at the bottom under a clear blue sky.

Wheeler Fossil Beds – Easy Fossil Hunting in Oregon

Crissey Field State Recreation Site Rockhounding – A scenic coastal view with large amounts of driftwood scattered across the sandy shore. Some pieces have been arranged into makeshift teepee-like structures. In the distance, a few people are walking along the shoreline, while birds fly over the ocean under a clear blue sky.

Crissey Field State Recreation Site: Rockhounding at the Airfield!

Escalante Petrified Forest: Discover Multicolored Fossilized Trees: Close-up view of a petrified log showcasing a vibrant array of colors including yellows, greens, reds, and browns, with intricate patterns formed by the fossilization process.

Escalante Petrified Forest: Discover Multicolored Fossilized Trees

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park: A Must-Visit Fossil Forest: Several petrified logs are displayed on a gravel surface, with a scenic view of a river and distant hills under a clear blue sky, showcasing the natural beauty and geological significance of the area.

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park: A Must-Visit Fossil Forest

Petrified Forest National Park Arizona - Fossilized Desert Wonders: Close-up view of vibrant, fossilized wood with rich red and orange hues, showcasing the intricate patterns and textures of the petrified logs against a backdrop of arid desert soil and scattered rocks.

Petrified Forest National Park Arizona – Fossilized Desert Wonders

Beulah Reservoir - Fossil Bearing Deposits

Beulah Reservoir Fossils – Discovering Ancient Leaf Impressions

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Sheep Rock Blue Basin Oregon

John Day Fossil Beds: Where Earth’s History and Geology Collide