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Fossil Hunting at Ringstead Bay on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover expert fossil hunting guidance at Ringstead Bay on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with renowned author Steve Snowball. Explore Jurassic geology, the Ringstead Coral Bed, Kimmeridge Clay fossils, access routes, parking, safety advice, and SSSI rules at this family-friendly yet scientifically important fossil site near Weymouth.
Apr 24, 20244 min read


Fossil Hunting at Durlston Bay and Peveril Point on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover expert-led fossil hunting at Durlston Bay and Peveril Point on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with renowned author Steve Snowball. Learn about Purbeck Limestone geology, fossil types, access routes, safety risks, tides, SSSI rules, and essential equipment. This in-depth guide supports experienced fossil collectors planning responsible, informed visits to one of England’s most scientifically important coastal fossil sites and guidance.
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Fossil Hunting at Redcliff Point on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and explore fossil hunting on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert guidance from author Steve Snowball. Discover ammonites, belemnites, Gryphaea oysters, gastropods, rare plant fossils, and trace fossils along Bowleaze Cove to Redcliff Point. Learn about Corallian-aged rocks, Oxford Clay formations, storm impacts, and safe access tips. A unique adventure blending geology, history, and coastal exploration.
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Fossil Hunting at Osmington Mills on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover fossil hunting on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert insights from author Steve Snowball. Explore Osmington Mills, Ringstead Bay, and Bran Point, where the Osmington Oolite Formation reveals ammonites, gastropods, and Jurassic clams. Learn safe collecting tips at SSSI sites, uncover fossils in fallen rocks, and enjoy coastal geology before relaxing at The Smuggler’s Inn.
Apr 15, 20244 min read


Discovering the Mosasaurs of the Late Cretaceous
Sip back and discover the Mosasaur, the apex marine predator of the Late Cretaceous, thriving in epicontinental seas. Explore its evolution, fossils, global distribution, and possible venomous traits. Learn about their warm-blooded physiology, live births, and survival through OAE2 events. From Maastricht to Turonian seas, uncover how mosasaurs dominated oceans before the K–Pg extinction, bridging paleontology, travel, and fossil fascination for enthusiasts worldwide.
Apr 5, 20244 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Idaho USA
Sip back and discover the Hagerman Horse (Equus simplicidens), Idaho’s official state fossil and the oldest known species of the modern horse genus Equus. Found at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, these Pliocene fossils reveal life before the Ice Age, when herds roamed grasslands alongside mastodons, sabre-toothed cats, camels, and bone-crushing canids.
Nov 22, 20233 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Georgia USA
Sip back and explore Georgia’s Coastal Plain preserves one of the richest shark fossil records in the southeastern United States. Designated in 1976, the shark tooth is Georgia’s official state fossil, reflecting millions of years of marine history. From Late Cretaceous seas to Eocene lagoons, sedimentary clays yield abundant shark teeth, including the iconic Carcharocles megalodon, alongside diverse extinct and living shark lineages. Fossils are commonly found along rivers a
Nov 17, 20234 min read


Visiting the Mediterranean: Fossil Sites and One-of-A-Kind Experiences
Sip back and discover the Mediterranean’s richest fossil destinations, from Italy’s most complete dinosaur skeletons at Villaggio del Pescatore to dwarf elephants in Sicily and ancient canids in Sardinia. This guide explores key palaeontological sites, museums and travel routes across Italy, Crete and the wider Mediterranean, revealing prehistoric life, insular evolution and unforgettable journeys for curious travellers and fossil enthusiasts.
Nov 1, 20234 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Florida USA
Sip back and explore Florida’s remarkable fossil heritage, from agatized coral and ancient coral reefs to Ice Age megafauna and marine mammals. Discover how sea-level change, karst limestone, and the Florida Platform shaped the state’s geodiversity, fossil record, aquifers, and iconic landscapes including caves, rivers, and the Everglades across deep geological time.
Sep 19, 20235 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Delaware USA
Sip back and discover Delaware’s rich geological and fossil heritage, from billion-year-old Grenville orogeny rocks to the Horseshoe Crab, a living fossil vital to medicine. Explore the state’s official fossil Belemnitella americana and its designated dinosaur, the Dryptosauridae. Learn about Delaware’s colonial history, “Diamond State” nickname, and unique geodiversity spanning the Appalachian Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain.
Sep 11, 20235 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Connecticut USA
Sip back and explore Connecticut’s rich geodiversity, Early Jurassic fossils, and dinosaur heritage. Known for autumn foliage and the official state dinosaur Eubrontes giganteus, the state preserves Triassic and Jurassic rocks of the Connecticut River Valley. Dinosaur trackways, glacial landscapes, and museum collections reveal how tectonics, rifting, and ice shaped Connecticut’s natural and cultural history for visitors, students, and geology enthusiasts.
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Colorado USA
Sip back and explore Colorado’s rich geodiversity reveals world-famous fossil sites and dinosaur discoveries. Designated in 1982, Stegosaurus is the official state fossil, first unearthed in the Morrison Formation. Colorado’s fossil record spans 2.7 billion years, with finds from the White River, Green River, and Morrison Formations, plus Florissant Fossil Beds. From Jurassic giants to Eocene mammals, Colorado offers unparalleled insights into prehistoric life and geological
Jun 30, 20236 min read


Exploring the Fossils of California USA
Sip back and explore California’s geodiversity, from mountains, deserts, coastlines and fault zones to one of the richest fossil records in North America. Discover the state fossil Smilodon fatalis from the La Brea Tar Pits, and the state dinosaur Augustynolophus morrisi, a Late Cretaceous hadrosaur. Learn how tectonic plates, deep time, and iconic fossil sites shape California’s geological heritage and tourism appeal.
Jun 20, 20235 min read


Discovering the Lulworth Rangers of the Lulworth Estate in Dorset
Sip back and discover who the Lulworth Rangers are and the vital role they play in conserving the Lulworth Estate, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. From biodiversity protection and geology to visitor safety, education and sustainable tourism, explore how this expert ranger team safeguards one of the UK’s most iconic coastal landscapes.
May 24, 20236 min read


Visit Honiton and Discover the Honiton Hippo
Sip back and discover the Honiton Hippo fossil at Allhallows Museum, Honiton, East Devon. Explore rare Pleistocene megafauna, Ipswichian interglacial fossils, and Devon’s hidden geological heritage. Perfect for fossil enthusiasts, geotourists, and history lovers, this unique museum visit highlights ancient climate, wildlife, and local history in a charming market town.
May 18, 20234 min read


Visit Bath and Explore the Jurassic Period
Sip back and discover the geological story behind the City of Bath, where iconic landmarks, Roman thermal baths, and Georgian architecture are built from Jurassic-age Bath Stone formed in warm tropical seas during the Bathonian Stage. Explore how oolitic limestone, ancient hot springs, and complex Avon geology shaped this UNESCO World Heritage City’s landscape, history, and architectural beauty.
May 15, 20232 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Arkansas USA
Sip back and discover Arkansas’s rich geology, diverse landscapes, ancient fossils, and the Early Cretaceous Arkansaurus fridayi, the official state dinosaur. Explore the Ozark Mountains, Ouachita formations, Mississippi River Valley, and the state’s deep Indigenous heritage, from the Quapaw to the Plum Bayou mound builders.
May 3, 20234 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Arizona USA
Sip back and explore Arizona’s deserts, canyons, and plateaus preserve one of the most diverse fossil records in the United States. From Paleozoic trilobites in Grand Canyon limestones to Triassic petrified wood at Petrified Forest National Park, the state reveals ancient seas, forests, dinosaurs, and mammals. Visitors explore iconic landscapes shaped by tectonics, volcanism, and erosion that together tell Arizona’s deep geological history for visitors today.
Apr 14, 20235 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Alaska USA
Sip back and explore Alaska’s extraordinary fossil record, from ancient Palaeozoic seas and dinosaur-rich Cretaceous landscapes to Ice Age megafauna like the woolly mammoth. Discover how tectonics, volcanism, glaciation, and sea-level change shaped Alaska’s dynamic geology, key fossil sites, and the prehistoric ecosystems of Beringia.
Mar 31, 20236 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Alabama USA
Sip back Explore Alabama’s rich fossil heritage and diverse geology, from Basilosaurus cetoides, the state fossil, to dinosaurs like Appalachiosaurus and Lophorhothon. Discover marine and terrestrial fossils across physiographic regions, including the Warrior Coal Basin and Harrell Station. Visit natural history museums, hike the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, and connect with the Alabama Paleontological Society for an unforgettable journey into Alabama’s prehistoric pa
Mar 21, 20235 min read
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