There’s a unique adventure awaiting you in Richmond, Indiana that will make you feel like an paleontologist. This incredible fossil hunting trail is fun for the whole family and absolutely belongs on your Hoosier bucket list.
The remains of ancient specimens found at this park will blow your mind. Check it out:
The Whitewater Valley Fossil Hunt in central Indiana is a natural scavenger hunt that is unlike anything else in the state. Learn about what kinds of life lived off this land 445 million years ago.
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The fossils found along this trail are older than woolly mammoths and dinosaurs. They come from a time when the land that is now Indiana was covered by water.
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Make the most of this unique trail by picking up a Whitewater River Valley Trail Passport that will guide you to the best spots to look. The passports can be found at the Old National Road Welcome Center and the Joseph Moore Museum on the campus of Earlham College.
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Explorers should collect at least five fossils on their adventure. Those who complete the challenge and bring their passports and fossils to either the welcome center or the museum will get a completion stamp and a prize.
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This wonderful fossil hunting trail lets you enjoy the beauty of the Hoosier State. Among the rock formations, you’ll find the fossils of snails, corals, trilobites, bivalves, and bryozoa.
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It is absolutely free to enjoy this adventure. The Old National Road Welcome Center is open Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. as well as Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Joseph Moore Museum is open between 1 and 5 p.m. on Wednesday as well as Friday through Monday.
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Fossils can be found throughout Wayne County. The Joseph More Museum is located at 801 National Rd. W, Richmond, IN 47374, and the Old National Road Welcome Center is located at 5701 National Rd E, Richmond, IN 47374. Get more details about this wonderful attraction on the Richmond’s tourism website or Facebook page.
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For more fun in nature, check out these five hiking trails in Indiana that lead to some incredible pieces of history.
If you’ve ever taken this fossil hunting trail, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos below in the comments.
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