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The McAbee Fossil Beds

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At the McAbee Fossil Beds site, lake sediments that formed 50 million years ago now hold the fossilized imprints of more than 50 plant varieties. Fish and insect fossils the likes of wasps, leafhoppers, and mooneye fish are other finds. Guided day tours send site visitors to pick at a cliff, and you can keep the fossils that you find. Open May to October.

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From Travel + Leisure , SEP 2008

...lake sediments that formed 50 million years ago now hold the fossilized imprints...MORE>>

– Stephen Regenold Do-It-Yourself Digs

Last updated September 2008

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