diabeticwolf Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hello, I am from Omaha, Nebraska. I have gone fossil hunting with Roger Pabian (family member) once before, and I went with my college last year to a rock quarry in Crescent, Iowa. I am wanting to go fossil hunting more often, simply because I enjoy it. But, I don't know where to go. Google searches have not helped, and any answers I have found were very vague. I would go with my dad, so he could drive. But he will not drive anywhere unless he is given a specific location to go fossil hunting. Niobrara is too far, as far as he's concerned. I visited Schramm Park, but you're really not supposed o collect fossils there. Any locations within 3 hours of Omaha?? Iowa or Nebraska?? If I don't get any locations, I may have to give up fossil hunting as a hobby (that I'd like to pursue), and sell my rock hammer (which I have threatened to do, but my mom won't let me). *I don't need addresses, just locations that are producing fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Are there any type of fossils you're looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeticwolf Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Are there any type of fossils you're looking for? Pretty much anything but brachiopods (I have a ton of them). I'm especially interested in fish, Listracanthus/sharks, teeth, or plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Man Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 http://www.fossilsites.com/STATES/IA.HTM This is a good start. Don't give up so easily. Iowa and Nebraska are full of fossils. Best regards, Paul ...I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Man Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 http://www.fossilsites.com/STATES/NE.HTM Here's the link for Nebraska. You can search any state from this site. ...I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeticwolf Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 http://www.fossilsites.com/STATES/NE.HTM Here's the link for Nebraska. You can search any state from this site. I've tried that site, but I don't understand the locations and/or directions. Most that are close enough for me aren't specific enough or detailed enough for my dad to try to check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hi and welcome to TFF from Minnesota. There is a pinned post "Beginners Guide to Fossil Hunting", click on it under my signature down below. Read it. You have lots of resources available to you that can help you pinpoint sites that are likely to produce fossils. There are no guarantees unless you can find a local hunter who is willing to share info or join a local rock club and then meet people who know where to hunt and will share info. If you are good with computers you can literally cruise likely roads looking for road cuts via Google Earth. Scroll down on the forum and look for Nebraska/Iowa under the Fossil Sites area and perhaps you will find some likely sites your father can take you too. Good Luck! 1 The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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