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Discover the Aquitanian Stage and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Aquitanian Stage (23.03–20.44 Ma) and explore the earliest division of the Miocene Epoch, marked by global climate cooling, tectonic activity, and major mammalian evolution. Defined at the Lemme-Carrosio GSSP in Italy’s Rigoroso Formation, it records rich marine and terrestrial fossils from foraminifera to early deer, rodents, and primates. Named after France’s Aquitaine Basin.
Aug 16, 20254 min read


Discover the Archean Eon and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Archean Eon (4–2.5 billion years ago), Earth’s formative period shaping continental crust, greenstone belts, and early life. Discover anoxic atmospheres, stromatolites, cyanobacteria, and mineral-rich cratons like Pilbara and Kaapvaal. Learn how volcanic activity, hydrothermal systems, and early tectonics set the stage for Earth’s geological, atmospheric, and biological evolution in this deep-time journey.
Aug 16, 20254 min read


Discover the Arenig Age and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Arenig Age dating back 477.7 – 470 Myrs, a dynamic Early Ordovician interval marked by rising seas, tectonic activity, and the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event. Defined by Adam Sedgwick in Wales and globally recognised at Hunneberg, Sweden with the “golden spike” GSSP, the Arenig reveals ancient oceans, trilobites, graptolites, brachiopods, cephalopods, and early reefs. Explore its fossils, geology, and heritage across Wales, England, Scotla
Aug 16, 20254 min read


Discover California and Explore the Geodiversity of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park
Sip back and explore Yosemite National Park and the iconic El Capitan, a 2,307m granite monolith shaped by tectonics, glaciation, and weathering. Discover the Sierra Nevada Batholith, U-shaped valleys, and the story of Alex Honnold's historic free solo climb. Experience geology, adventure, and cinematic fame as El Capitan features in Netflix's Untamed. A must-visit wilderness destination for hikers, climbers, and nature enthusiasts.
Jul 20, 20252 min read


Discover Somerset and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Bleadon Hill
Sip back and discover Bleadon Hill, near Weston-super-Mare on the edge of the Mendip Hills, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Geological Conservation Review (GCR) site. It features down-faulted Carboniferous Limestone and a mysterious ridge of calcite-cemented sands and gravels. This ridge, separated by the Bleadon Member valley, contains rare reworked Jurassic foraminifera, raising questions about its origin—whether Jurassic beach, Pleistocene shoreline, or
Jul 8, 20253 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Barnhill Quarry near Chipping Sodbury
Sip back and discover Barnhill Quarry near Chipping Sodbury in Bristol, a fossil rich SSSI revealing 300 million years of geodiversity. Explore Carboniferous limestone, Triassic Rhaetic clays, ripple marked pavements, karstic grikes, coral beds and bone beds with shark and fish fossils, revealing shallow tropical seas, ancient tidal flats, and the transition to Triassic environments before mass extinction and research by Professor Sidney Reynolds.
Jun 26, 20254 min read


Discover Tasmania and Explore the Geodiversity of Eaglehawk Neck
Sip back and explore Eaglehawk Neck in Tasmania, where dramatic Jurassic dolerite cliffs and tessellated pavements shape one of the island’s most iconic coastal landscapes. Featured in Netflix’s The Survivors, this narrow isthmus within Tasman National Park reveals Gondwana geology, Permian siltstones, and powerful coastal erosion, blending geodiversity, cinematic storytelling, and striking scenery just an hour from Hobart by road.
Jun 8, 20254 min read


Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity of the Agassiz Rock in Edinburgh
Sip back and discover the Agassiz Rock in Edinburgh, a Site of Special Scientific Interest within the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve. Explore glacial striations formed during the last Ice Age and learn how Louis Agassiz’s 1840 discoveries helped establish glacial theory and transform understanding of Scotland’s Quaternary landscape.
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity of the Achnasheen Terraces Near Wester Ross
Sip back and discover Scotland and explore the Achnasheen Terraces a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located just south of the village of Achnasheen in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. Covering approximately 2.5 km² this site is one of Scotland’s most striking and well-preserved examples of a fluvioglacial landscape showcasing a series of geologically significant outwash and delta terraces.
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Achanarras Quarry Near Caithness
Sip back and discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Achanarras Quarry Near Caithness. Sip back and discover Scotland and explore the geodiversity and fossils of Achanarras Quarry located approximately 2 Km west of the village of Spittal in Caithness a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) of international geological significance telling a story of an ecosystem dating back to the Givetian Stage of the Middle Devonian epoch.
Jun 5, 20255 min read


Discover Rutland and Explore The Geodiversity of Rocks by Rail
Sip back and discover Rutland and explore Rocks by Rail a community focused industrial heritage project aimed at preserving and promoting the UK’s local quarrying and railway history.
May 10, 20254 min read


Discover Wales and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Ynys Llanddwyn on Anglesey
Sip back and discover Ynys Llanddwyn, a tidal island on Anglesey’s southwest coast, famed for its rugged beauty, Celtic history, and geological significance within the GeoMôn UNESCO Global Geopark. Known for chaotic mélange rock formations, pillow lavas, and stromatolites dating back 860 million years, it is also the resting place of Saint Dwynwen, Wales’ patron saint of lovers. Accessible from Newborough Beach, it offers sweeping views of Snowdonia and the Llŷn Peninsula.
May 5, 20254 min read


Discover Wales and Explore its Geodiversity and Fossils of Green Bridge and Elegug Stacks
Sip back and explore the Green Bridge of Wales and Elegug Stacks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, where dramatic Carboniferous Limestone cliffs meet rich wildlife and deep geological history. Discover coastal erosion, Variscan mountain building, fossil-rich limestones, seabird colonies, and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path—one of the UK’s most spectacular geotourism destinations.
May 2, 20254 min read


Discover Western Australia and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Hamelin Pool in Shark Bay
Sip back and explore Shark Bay, Western Australia, home to living Stromatolite fossils at Hamelin Pool. Discover Shark Bay’s hypersaline waters, Wooramel Seagrass Bank, Zuytdorp Cliffs, and diverse marine life including dugongs, turtles, dolphins, and humpback whales. Learn about the Devonian sediments, ancient microbial reefs, and the Great Oxygenation Event, and immerse yourself in one of the world’s most geologically and ecologically unique UNESCO World Heritage destinatio
Apr 20, 20255 min read


Discover the Northern Territory and Explore the Geodiversity of Karlu Karlu the Devils Marbles
Sip back and discover Karlu Karlu, also known as the Devils Marbles, in Australia’s Northern Territory, a geologically and culturally significant conservation reserve south of Tennant Creek. Discover ancient Paleoproterozoic granite boulders shaped by magma intrusion, erosion and exfoliation, deep Dreamtime connections to the Rainbow Serpent, desert wildlife, bush trails, and visitor guidance for this sacred landscape on the Stuart Highway.
Apr 18, 20253 min read


Discover Queensland and Explore the Geodiversity of the Glass House Mountains
Sip back and discover Queensland and explore the geodiversity of the Glass House Mountains. If you are wondering why these 11 peaks look familiar its because they form the enigmatic backdrop to second series of the captivatingly dark Australian crime drama Dark Snow. Starring Travis Fimmel as trouble Detective James Cormack tasked with investigating cold cases.
Apr 17, 20254 min read


Discover Utah and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Arches National Park
Sip back and explore Arches National Park in Utah, home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, rich dinosaur fossils, and 300 million years of geological history. Discover Jurassic and Cretaceous rock formations, desert wildlife, ancient seas, and Indigenous heritage, from Delicate Arch to dinosaur trackways and the Wolfe Ranch petroglyphs.
Apr 16, 20256 min read


Discover Alaska and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
Sip back and explore the wild geodiversity and fossil heritage of Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve in southwest Alaska. Discover Jurassic and Cretaceous fossils, dinosaur tracks, ancient volcanoes, Ice Age megafauna, and one of the most remote national parks in the USA, shaped by tectonic, volcanic, glacial, and marine processes over 160 million years.
Apr 10, 20255 min read


Discover Texas and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of the Amistad National Recreation Area
Sip back and explore South West Texas at Amistad National Recreation Area, a 265 km² natural oasis rich in fossils, karst landscapes, Cretaceous limestone, and Pleistocene megafauna. Discover marine life of the Western Interior Seaway, ancient petroglyphs at Panther Cave, water sports, hiking, and camping opportunities while uncovering the region’s geological, palaeontological, and cultural heritage.
Apr 9, 20254 min read


Discover Washington D.C and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Anacostia Park
Sip back and explore the hidden dinosaur heritage of Washington, D.C. and National Capital Parks–East, where fossils from the Lower Cretaceous Arundel Formation reveal Astrodon johnstoni and other dinosaurs. Discover Anacostia Park, Fort Circle Parks, and Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens through deep-time geology, fossil history, and cultural landscapes shaped over 200 million years.
Apr 8, 20254 min read
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