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Discover Argentina and Explore the Fossil and Dinosaurs of Ischigualasto
Sip back and explore Argentina’s Ischigualasto-Villa Unión Basin, known as the Valley of the Moon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring lunar landscapes, exceptional Late Triassic fossils, and the origins of dinosaurs. Discover unique rock formations, including El Hongo, The Sphinx, and El Submarino, and understand how the Carnian Age shaped early dinosaur evolution, biodiversity, and South America’s iconic natural wonders.
Oct 24, 20245 min read


Fossil Hunting at St Oswald's Bay on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and explore fossil hunting at St Oswald’s Bay on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert guidance from author Steve Snowball. Learn how to find ammonites, belemnites, echinoids and more in the Chalk and Upper Greensand formations, plus essential tools, safe access routes, SSSI rules, and tips for collecting fossils responsibly between Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove.
May 5, 20244 min read


Fossil Hunting at Furzy Cliff at Bowleaze Cove on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover fossil hunting at Furzy Cliff, Bowleaze Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert insight from author Steve Snowball. Once one of the UK’s richest Oxford Clay vertebrate sites, Furzy Cliff has changed due to erosion and coastal defences. Learn what fossils can still be found, safety considerations, access tips, and the geological context of this evolving fossil locality on the Weymouth coastline today.
May 2, 20243 min read


Fossil Hunting at Burton Bradstock on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover expert fossil hunting insights at Burton Bradstock on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with acclaimed author Steve Snowball. Learn about dangerous cliff falls, Inferior Oolite ammonites, Bridport Sand fossils, safety guidance, tide planning, and responsible collecting at this SSSI fossil site, one of England’s most challenging and rewarding locations.
Apr 29, 20245 min read


Fossil Hunting at Tidmoor Point and Tidmoor Cove on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover fossil hunting at Tidmoor Point and Tidmoor Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert guidance from author Steve Snowball. Learn where to find ammonites, belemnites, crinoids and more in the Oxford Clay Formation, plus essential safety tips, access routes, and SSSI rules for exploring this protected Fleet Lagoon site.
Apr 26, 20245 min read


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


Jamaica’s Fossil Rudist Bivalve Assemblages from the Late Cretaceous
Sip back and discover Jamaica’s Late Cretaceous Guinea Corn Formation, home to fossilised rudist bivalves dating 72–66 million years ago. Explore reef-building clams, diverse morphotypes, and stratigraphic sections along the Rio Minho. Learn how rudists shaped tropical reefs, survived environmental change before the K-Pg extinction, and contributed to Jamaica’s geological heritage as one of the IUGS First 100 Geological Heritage Sites.
Dec 16, 20224 min read


The Upper Jurassic Fossil Lagerstatte of Solnhofen-Eichstatt in Bavaria, Germany
Sip back and explore the Solnhofen-Eichstätt fossil Lagerstätte in Bavaria’s Altmühltal Nature Park, the world’s only Tithonian plattenkalk site and home to the Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird. Discover Upper Jurassic fossils preserved in extraordinary detail, from jellyfish and pterosaurs to ray-finned fishes. Visit museums in Solnhofen and Eichstätt showcasing this geological heritage, where lagoons and reefs created unique conditions for fossil preservation.
Dec 8, 20225 min read
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