We will be returning this year to the Medora site. The rocks in this location are from the Sentinel Butte Formation, which is from the Paleocene Epoch, and are 55-65 million years old. After dinosaurs went extinct, crocodiles became the dominant predator in North Dakota, and the environment turned swampy. This site is rich in a variety of swamp denizens, including crocodiles, giant salamanders, fish, champsosaurs, clams, snails, and more. The rugged badlands in the nearby Theodore Roosevelt National Park may also be a draw for those not interested in digging in the dirt. No personal vehicles - everyone will be transported to and from the site in vans.
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When:
Full Days (15+ years): June 22 - 26
Family Half Days (10+ years): June June 19, 20
Adult Half Day (15+ years): June 27
Where:
Near Medora, Billings County. Daily trips to the fossil site will originate from Medora.
Registration:
Opens February 6th at 10am Central – first come, first served
Full Day - $50 (minimum age 15)
Half-Day - $30 (minimum age 10 for Family Days)
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For more information contact:
701-328-8163
