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Tagged With: fossil hunting

Eagle Bluff September Fossil Tour 2016

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Beverly

It was a beautiful day to fossil hunt with temps in the high 60s, very little humidity and sunshine! A group of 9 students boarded the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center bus and trucked on over to Whispering Winds, Spring Valley, to start their fossil hunt. Participants included a retired WSU prof (PapaDave on TFF), … Continue reading »

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What an AMAZING Group Hunt! May 14, 2016

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Beverly

This was the first Eagle Bluff Environmental Center Skills School group hunt of 2016, and it was GREAT! Nine participants plus the EBEC bus driver, hailing from the Twin Cities down to Decorah, Iowa and parts in between and west. And what did they like best? THE FOSSILS! So I think I will start out … Continue reading »

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Bluff Country: An Outdoor Paradise! Lots of LINKS!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Beverly

The Bluff Country of southeastern Minnesota is an outdoor paradise and fun for the whole family. Considered one of the top 10 most scenic areas in North America, it is bordered by the Mighty Mississippi River to the east and the Great American Plains to the west. I have lots of links here and since … Continue reading »

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Cub Scout Fossil Tour!

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Beverly

This group of Cub Scouts is from Fairbault. Their leader, Amber, had contacted me several months ago about teaching them a bit about fossils and fossil hunting when they came down to see Mystery Cave and camp at Forestville State Park. This is what Amber had to say in an email afterward:  “…Your visit was … Continue reading »

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