Earth Science

Plant Fossils Plant Fossils- Descriptions and images of fossil plants from West Virginia. Northwest Paleontological Association Northwest Paleontological Association- The Association aims to bring vocational and professional paleontologists together for their mutual benefit. Provides information on members… Chuckanut Formation Chuckanut Formation- Considered to be one of the thickest non-marine basins in North America, this formation can be found in Northwest Washington. Dinosaur Land Dinosaur Land- Located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. The Vermont Whale The Vermont Whale- University of Vermont exhibit of the bones of a marine whale in the fields of rural Vermont. College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum- Home of the Utah Raptor. Fossil Cephalopods in Utah Fossil Cephalopods in Utah- A pictorial guide to fossil cephalopods of Utah including Ammonoidea, Nautiloidea, and Coleoidea. Age of Dinosaurs Age of Dinosaurs- Information about the Mesozoic in Utah from the Utah Geological Survey. The Dinosaur Museum The Dinosaur Museum- The history of the world of dinosaurs is presented with skeletons, fossilized skin, eggs, footprints, and realistic sculptures. Located in Blanding, Utah. North Texas Fossils North Texas Fossils- Lance Hall is an amateur fossil hunter and provides photographs of his finds in the Greater Dallas and Fort Worth areas. Guadalupe Mountains Guadalupe Mountains- Description of a field trip to the Permian reef complex. Pterosaurs in Texas Pterosaurs in Texas- The UnNaural Museum exhibit Paleontological Society of Austin Paleontological Society of Austin- Membership includes people with various levels of interest and expertise in the field of Paleontology. Describes club activities, meeting time a… Austin Fossils Austin Fossils- Fossil collection localities in Austin, Texas from the University of Texas. Central Texas Paleontological Society Central Texas Paleontological Society- A scientific, non-profit, community-based organization devoted to the study of fossils. Contact information and meeting times. Paleontology Hall Paleontology Hall- Houston Museum of Natural History. PPHM Paleontology and Geology PPHM Paleontology and Geology- The Paleontology and Geology exhibits depict life in the Texas Panhandle millions of years ago. Skeletons of prehistoric animals such as the ground … Tennessee Fossils Tennessee Fossils- East Tennessee collector shares photos of his collection from this and surrounding states. Also provides fossil-related links and books that the site owner owns. Frank H. McClung Museum Frank H. McClung Museum- Homepage for the Frank H. McClung Museum, located on the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Mammoth Site Museum Mammoth Site Museum- Ice Age mammal fossils from a sinkhole in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Black River Fossils Black River Fossils- Extensive database of collecting activities of amateurs who search for fossil shark teeth and other fossils in South Carolina and across the United States. Mom, There is a Trilobite in my Sandwich Mom, There is a Trilobite in my Sandwich- Article by Diana Fattori and Nando Musmarra of their family discovery of Devonian fossils at the Penn Dixie Quarry near Hamburg. Devonian Times Devonian Times- An educational site covering the early evolution of tetrapods by focusing on the Late Devonian Red Hill locality in Pennsylvania. Information on associated fauna (… The Carnegie Museum of Natural History The Carnegie Museum of Natural History- The Carnegie's Centennial Gallery, with its Hall of Dinosaur is a popular attraction for paleotourists. Oregon Fossil Guy Oregon Fossil Guy- Educational and information-sharing site on Oregon plant and animal fossils, sites, collecting, prepping and trading. Ore-Rock-On Ore-Rock-On- Oregon collecting sites, maps and collecting information. Oregon Coast Agate Hunting at Newport Oregon Coast Agate Hunting at Newport- Field trip advice for collecting agate and 15-20 million year old marine fossils. Northwestern Oklahoma State University: Museum of Natural History Northwestern Oklahoma State University: Museum of Natural History- Provides information on the exhibits which feature birds, mammals and fossils. North Coast Fossil Club North Coast Fossil Club- An active group of fossil collectors and enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Cincinnati Museum of Natural History Cincinnati Museum of Natural History- Online exhibits, including vertebrate fossils from Ohio. North Dakota Geological Survey: Paleontology North Dakota Geological Survey: Paleontology- Information on the prehistoric life of North Dakota, fossil exhibits, digs, collecting laws and the ND State Fossil Collection. Pioneer Trails Regional Museum Pioneer Trails Regional Museum- Specializes in paleontology, Native American history, and prairie history. The PTRM conducts field tours where you can dig for dinosaurs and other … Sharks from Lee Creek Mine (Aurora) Sharks from Lee Creek Mine (Aurora)- Provides the opinions of Bill Heim on fossil Miocene and Pliocene shark teeth New York Paleontology New York Paleontology- Extensive information about the state's geologic history, fossils by time period, and fossil sites. Includes many photos and a "fossil of the month" feature. Fossils of the New York Bight Fossils of the New York Bight- Short collection of images of fossils collected from Rockaway Beach (Queens, NY), Staten Island, and Sandy Hook (NJ). Eurypterids of Prehistoric Pittsford Eurypterids of Prehistoric Pittsford- Describes the discovery, in 1903 by Clifton Sarle, of a new eurypterid fauna (fossil arthropods) and contains illustration of the two common … American Museum of Natural History American Museum of Natural History- Scientific research and education institution, with collections of more than 32 million specimens and artifacts. New Mexico Museum of Natural History New Mexico Museum of Natural History- Includes online fossil exhibits. New Jersey Fossil Web Site New Jersey Fossil Web Site- Maintained by Derek Yoost with information on fossils found in Big Brook and Shark River. North Jersey PaleoWorld North Jersey PaleoWorld- Message board for fossil collectors to exchange information about field trips, discuss collecting localities, and get club news. Baisch's Dinosaur Digs Baisch's Dinosaur Digs- Hunt for Cretaceous dinosaurs in the Montana Hell Creek badlands. Dig for triceratops, edmontosaurus and even Tyrannosaurus Rex remains with experienced gu… Judith River Dinosaur Institute Judith River Dinosaur Institute- Fossil excavation field trips for student participants from ages 14 and up. Page includes photos, registration prices and terms, as well as new di… Montana Dinosaur Trail Montana Dinosaur Trail- Visitor's guide to 13 dinosaur-related sites in Montana, including museums and research sites. Timescale Adventures Timescale Adventures- Located in the Bynum-Choteau area of Montana, hands-on programs for the general public. Eastern Missouri Society for Paleontology Eastern Missouri Society for Paleontology- Organization of amateur and professional paleontologists with an interest in fossil collecting. Includes society information, newsletter… Pennsylvanian Fossils of Missouri Pennsylvanian Fossils of Missouri- Images and information about the fauna of the Lake Neosho Member of the Altamont Formation (Desmoinesian Series, Mamaton Group) of St. Louis, Mi… Mississippi Petrified Forest Mississippi Petrified Forest- National Natural Landmark located in Flora, Mississippi. Information about the park and some pictures of the fossils. Fossils: Clues to the Past Fossils: Clues to the Past- Paleontology information from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Lands and Minerals Division. University of Michigan Museum of Paleontology University of Michigan Museum of Paleontology- A repository for fossil specimens. Ranked fourth in terms of size of collection among U.S. university museums. Fossils in Counties of Maryland Fossils in Counties of Maryland- FactSheet No. 7 from the state of Maryland.