SpringFossilsPacific Northwest

Spring Fossil Hunting in the Pacific Northwest

This spring guide covers the Pacific Northwest, where fossils opportunities shift with weather, water levels, and access. Use it to time productive windows, focus on the right terrain, and avoid wasting trips on closed roads, blown-out rivers, or off-cycle habitats.

What to Look For in Spring

  • leaf-out river cuts
  • roadcuts in marine sediment
  • reservoir drawdown gravels
  • fossil-bearing shale talus

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