Fossil Places
Fossil sites are fun to visit. Many sites are accessible and provide an outdoor laboratory for part-time paleontologists!
New Jersey is significant in the realm of dinosaurs and fossils since it is home to the “first dinosaur. ” The state’s rich geological history, including the discovery of diverse fossilized remains, contributes crucial insights into Earth’s past. Read more…
Beltzville State Park (Pennsylvania)
Beltzville SP is in the southern foothills of the Poconos in Northeast Pennsylvania. This is a unique place where anyone can find fossils…and enjoy views of the reservoir!
Big Brook Preserve, NJ
If sifting through rocks at the bottom of a beautiful creek sounds fun, Big Brook is the place for you! Belemnite fossils, ancient sharks teeth and more await at this one of a kind spot.
For information about New Jersey’s Big Brook Preserve, click here.
For additional information about fossils, check out the National Geographic website.