Paleo sites in Florida

[theonlinefisherman]

In all the years I have been searching, hunting, and collecting stuff, rocks and stones have been a big part of my passion. In the past years, to expand my knowledge of all things stoned, I started knapping. Last week a friend of mine who works with the state of Florida was at my house, and looked at the piles of chips in my alley. He asked me if I had ever seen this site. I cannot believe I never saw if before, although judging by the knowledge level here, some of you may have seen it before.

I only ask one thing!!! Do not share this with anybody except the people that are here. I hate to be biased, but hell - I already have friends here

http://www.fossilsites.com/STATES/FL.HTM

I have to assume there is one of these for all fifty states!!

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[theonlinefisherman]

And I know they say fossil sites. But eight of them are places I dig. The other hundred are places I never heard of.

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[centfladigger]

if you notice most are creeks or exposed ancient creeks/quarries or pits. There are tons of places to find small fossils and teeth, look at the kids who found the mastodon in the park in Pinellas county a couple of years ago, in a creekbed.

 

[rock]

One time when I was a kid we went to a spring and found sharks teeth. Well it was in a state park and I guess it was fine cause we were kids. About 10 yrs ago my daughter was 6 and was learning about these type of things in school. I took her to this place to find some fossils. We were swimming and I was bringing sand up for her too look through. A Warden came and almost arrested me for it. So I learned a lesson that day. Probably cause I was with my kid he let me go and also I didnt know not to do it. So get permission before you go.

 

[Age_old]

Oh yes, there are fossils everywhere in Florida. Unfortunately, most of the sites listed on that website are either closed or already thoroughly excavated. If you are ever looking into a new site, always do extensive research before hand. It really helps to join a local fossil hunting club. I would NEVER be where I am without the Tampa Bay Fossil Club. The people there are friendly, and it is always easy to find a new site for fossils or artifacts. It helps so much to learn about experiences from other people. They aren't to strict about the hunting regulations, either.