You’ll Love Digging For Fossils At The Unique Montour Preserve in Pennsylvania
Tell the kids you’re going to learn a bit of history on your next outing, and chances are you’re going to hear a few groans. Skip that part, and just head to Montour Preserve in Pennsylvania. The fossil pit, which dates back hundreds of millions of years, is hands-on learning at its finest. Even better? It’s fun for explorers of all ages; you might even feel like a kid again.
Montour Preserve in Danville provides an ideal backdrop for a day outdoors - boating, hiking, picnicking, and even joining in on educational programs.
The fascinating natural attraction beckons treasure hunters of all ages, and it's a fun and educational opportunity for the kiddos. Stretching approximately an acre, the fossil pit...
However, before you head over to the fossil pit, where you might just be lucky enough to score some amazing million-year-old fossils, make sure you're prepared.
Bring something to dig with and a bucket or a bag in which to keep your finds. The fossil pit is made of shale, which means it can get really hot, especially during the summer. You might want to wear long pants to protect your legs from the hot shale.
Have you gone fossil digging at Montour Preserve in Pennsylvania? What did you find? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re up for some more outdoor fun that will take you to the most remote section of Pennsylvania, plan a visit to the Hammersley Wild Area in Austin.
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Address: Montour Preserve, 374 Preserve Rd, Danville, PA 17821, USA
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