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Discover Canada and Explore the Fossils and Dinosaurs of Tumbler Ridge in British Columbia
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the fossils and dinosaurs of Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. Spanning 8,478 km², this fossil-rich landscape preserves 600 million years of Earth history, from Cambrian ichnofossils to Cretaceous dinosaurs. Discover dinosaur trackways, marine fossils, karst landscapes, and exhibits at the Tumbler Ridge Museum & Dinosaur Discovery Gallery—a must-visit geodiversity and palaeontology destinatio
Oct 2, 20255 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Anticosti Island in Québec
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the fossils and geodiversity of Anticosti Island, Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing 447–437 million-year-old fossils across the Ellis Bay, Vauréal, Gun River, Jupiter, and Becscie Formations spanning the Late Ordovician mass extinction event, Hirnantian glaciation, and Early Silurian marine recovery, preserving diverse fossil assemblages of invertebrates like brachiopods, trilobites, corals, and soft-bodied organisms.
Oct 1, 20255 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Miguasha National Park in Québec
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the fossils and geodiversity of Miguasha National Park in Québec’s Gaspé Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving the Late Devonian Escuminac Formation. Famous for its exceptional fossil lagerstätte, the park reveals the fish-to-tetrapod transition with iconic species like Eusthenopteron and the world’s only complete Elpistostege. Guided tours, interpretive trails, and an on-site museum make Miguasha a global palaeontology de
Sep 30, 20255 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Fossils of the Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the Discover Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Late Cretaceous fossils, dinosaurs, and striking badlands. Near Drumheller, this 80 km² park preserves the Belly River Group formations, from coastal Foremost to floodplain-rich Dinosaur Park Formation and marine Bearpaw.
Sep 29, 20255 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Mistaken Point in Newfoundland
Sip back and discover Canada and explore Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and IUGS Geological Heritage Site preserving fossils of the Ediacaran biota, dating back 579–560 million years. These deep-marine mudstone and sandstone cliffs reveal entire seafloor communities, including rangeomorphs, Charniodiscus, and Bradgatia a rare window into the dawn of complex multicellular life.
Sep 26, 20256 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of the Burgess Shale of British Columbia
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the Burgess Shale in Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada, a UNESCO World Heritage site preserving Middle Cambrian fossils 508 million years old. Discover Burgess Shale-type soft-bodied fossils like Marrella, Pikaia, and Hallucigenia, revealing the Cambrian Explosion. Guided hikes to Walcott Quarry and Phyllopod Bed showcase exceptional marine ecosystems, geological heritage, and ongoing discoveries, including the 2025 radiodont
Sep 25, 20255 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Joggins Fossil Cliffs in Nova Scotia
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the fossils and geodiversity of Joggins Fossil Cliffs in Nova Scotia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as the “Coal Age Galápagos,” these Bay of Fundy cliffs reveal a 323–299 million-year-old Carboniferous ecosystem with upright fossil trees, early amphibians, and Hylonomus lyelli, the world’s first reptile. Explore world-class geology, rich Mi’kmaq heritage, and dynamic tides exposing new fossils along this extraordinary Atlantic c
Sep 24, 20255 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark in southern New Brunswick, where 2,500 km² of Bay of Fundy coastline and river valleys reveal Earth’s history from the Precambrian to the Triassic. Explore stromatolites, trilobites, Devonian redbeds, Carboniferous fossil forests, and Permian–Triassic trace fossils at sites like Green Head, Fern Ledges, and Hopewell Rocks. Protected under the Heritage Conservation Act, Stonehammer showcases world-c
Sep 23, 20258 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Percé UNESCO Global Geopark of the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the Percé UNESCO Global Geopark on Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, where Percé Rock, Bonaventure Island, and fossil-rich cliffs reveal 500 million years of Earth history. Explore the fossils in the Upper Gaspé Limestone, trace fossils in the Matapédia Group, and rare Carboniferous tetrapod trackways in the Bonaventure Formation. Nearby Miguasha National Park preserves the Escuminac Formation, showcasing the fish-to-tetrapod transition.
Sep 10, 20255 min read


Discover Devon and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Saltern Cove Near Paignton in Torbay
Sip back and discover Devon and explore Saltern Cove near Paignton, a UNESCO Global Geopark site and SSSI showcasing fossil rich Devonian to Permian rocks. In 2024, a 377-million-year-old fossilised lycopsid tree revealed one of Britain’s earliest coastal forests, now preserved at Torquay Museum. Explore this dog-friendly stop on the South West Coast Path and uncover nearly 400 million years of geology, fossils, and natural heritage along Devon’s stunning coastline.
Sep 9, 20255 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of the Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back and discover Canada and explore Newfoundland’s Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark, a 280 km stretch of the Bonavista Peninsula preserving 560-million-year-old Ediacaran fossils. Discover the Mistaken Point and St. John’s Groups, home to Aspidella, Fractofusus, Spriggia, and Haootia quadriformis. Hike volcanic landscapes, kayak among icebergs in Iceberg Alley, and experience rich Beothuk heritage.
Sep 5, 20255 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the geodiversity and fossils of the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark in Nova Scotia, a 165 km coastline of towering cliffs, fossil-rich formations, and the world’s highest tides. Discover ancient dinosaurs at Wasson Bluff, hike volcanic headlands, spot shorebirds and whales, and experience Mi’kmaq heritage in a landscape that reveals over 400 million years of Earth’s history.
Sep 4, 20257 min read


Discover Brazil and Explore its Geodiversity, Fossils and Dinosaurs
Sip back and discover Brazil and explore the country's UNESCO Global Geoparks. Walk through ancient landscapes, fossil-rich formations, dinosaurs, waterfalls, caves and unique ecosystems, while discovering biodiversity, cultural heritage, and billion-year-old geology across Rio Grande do Sul, Ceará, and beyond. Perfect for visitors seeking adventure and palaeontology in South America.
Sep 3, 20256 min read


Discover Brazil and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of the Southern Canyons Pathways Geopark
Sip back and discover Brazil and explore the Southern Canyons Pathways UNESCO Global Geopark, spanning Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. Discover towering basalt cliffs, deep canyons like Itaimbezinho and Fortaleza, hidden gorges, waterfalls, fossil-rich Botucatu Sandstones with paleotocas of extinct megafauna, and diverse wildlife including the Vinaceous-Breasted Amazon Parrot. Immerse in trails, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for an unforgettable adventure.
Sep 2, 20254 min read


Discover Brazil and Explore the Geodiversity of the Seridó UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back and discover Brazil and explore the Seridó UNESCO Global Geopark in northeastern Brazil, spanning six municipalities in Rio Grande do Norte. Designated in 2022, the geopark showcases some of South America’s oldest geological formations, including Paleoproterozoic rocks of the Caicó Complex and Neoproterozoic Seridó Group. Discover mineral-rich skarn deposits, pegmatites, gemstones like Paraíba Tourmaline, and historic mining sites such as Mina Brejuí and Açude Boquei
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Discover Belgium: Explore a Land of Geodiversity, Fossils and Adventure
Sip back and explore Belgium’s extraordinary fossil heritage spanning over 400 million years. From Pliocene marine fossils beneath Antwerp and shark-rich beaches at Cadzand, to Devonian trilobites in the Ardennes, Ice Age Neanderthals at Goyet Cave, and iconic Iguanodon dinosaurs, discover UNESCO Global Geoparks where geology, fossils, and living landscapes meet.
Aug 27, 20256 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 the Isle of Wight and Explore the Dinosaur Capital of the United Kingdom
Sip back and discover the Isle of Wight, Europe’s top dinosaur fossil destination. Explore Compton Bay, Yaverland, Brook Bay, and more for dinosaur bones, footprints, marine fossils, and prehistoric plants. Visit Dinosaur Isle Museum, enjoy guided fossil walks, and safely hunt fossils on accessible beaches. From Early Cretaceous dinosaurs to marine life, the Isle combines deep-time adventure with family-friendly fossil exploration.
Aug 1, 20259 min read


Discover the Jurassic Coast and Explore the Dinosaur Footprints of Spyway Quarry
Sip back and discover Spyway Quarry on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast home to over 130 fossilised sauropod dinosaur footprints from 140 million years ago. As the UK’s largest accessible sauropod tracksite, this National Trust site offers a rare glimpse into an Early Cretaceous ecosystem of lagoons and wetlands. Walk in the footsteps of giant dinosaurs along the South West Coast Path and explore the fossil-rich Purbeck Limestone Group at this must-visit UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jul 25, 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
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