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Palaeontology rocks
Welcome to Paleontology and Fossil Hunting Resource, celebrating dinosaurs, prehistoric animals, studies and researches about the history of our planet. On a mission to visit all fossil localities around the world.
What we do
Travel and Share Fossil Localities Around the World, Post the Latest News in Palaeontology, Share Library & More
Field Trips
Field Trips section is divided by states and provides information about fossil sites, gems locations, museums, national monuments, and parks.
We are on a mission to visit all fossil sites around the world. This part of the website is constantly growing and being updated. Stay tuned.
Resources
Resources section suggests the best books for all ages and levels, including essential online resources, information about rockhounding and palaeontology clubs, online palaeontology and geology classes, and much more.
Fossil Hunting
As an amateur paleontologist, I do field trips weekly, rain, snow, or shine! The five most common questions I get from beginners are: WHERE to look for fossils, WHAT are fossils, HOW to identify fossils, WHAT equipment you need, and HOW to document the specimens and localities.
about the Blog
Daily Posts on Everything Dinosaurs and Prehistoric
From Stratigraphy and Surface Geology to the latest studies on Tyrannosaurus rex, Field trips and Interviews with People in Palaeontology
Welcome
Palaeontology Rocks focuses on science communication and educational posts on palaeontology and geology, travel ideas, and all topics surrounding fieldwork
Travelling the USA and beyond, exploring and documenting geology and fossil localities, and sharing our passion for palaeontology through the Palaeontology Rocks website and social media.
The Palaeontology Rocks website was launched in November 2020 to provide up-to-date resources for fossils and dinosaurs enthusiasts. Here you can find locations where it is legal to collect fossils, information of laws and regulations, advice on how to start your own fossil collection, the latest news in palaeontology and geology, and updates from our own fieldwork adventures and travels.
State-by-State Fossils and Gems Locations
Bucket List Travel Ideas
Palaeontology and Geology Articles and Researches
Bucket List Travel Ideas