Nature's Treasures - Fossil Fish Adventures
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Private fossil dig adventures on a ranch just outside Kemmerer. Offers half-day (4hr) and full-day (8hr) guided tours with a professional paleontologist. Includes safety meeting, dig instruction, demonstration and practice revealing fossils, and transportation to/from the ranch.
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âïļ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Nature's Treasures - Fossil Fish Adventures with the right equipment.
Rock Hammer
The most essential rockhounding tool. Choose a hammer with both a flat striking face and a pointed pick end.
Typical: $25-45
Safety Glasses
Mandatory protective gear. Rock chips fly unpredictably when hammering.
Typical: $10-20
Chisel Set
Cold chisels in 3-4 sizes for precise extraction from matrix rock.
Typical: $15-30
Geologist's Pick
A heavier crack hammer for splitting hard rock. Essential for hard rock mining areas.
Typical: $35-60
Sifting Screen
Stackable mesh screens for sifting gravel and dirt. Essential for gem and fossil hunting.
Typical: $20-40
UV Flashlight
Long-wave UV light for finding fluorescent minerals and Yooperlites.
Typical: $15-35