A 60 million year old fossil site containing crocodile, champsosur (crocodile-like animal), turtle, and fish fossils has recently been discovered in the badlands near Medora. The North Dakota Geological Survey and Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation will co-sponsor a scientific, professionally conducted, fossil excavation at the site June 16-21, 2008. Public participation is invited.

Open to anyone 12 years or older. Participants age 12-18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

June 16-21, 2008.
June 21 will be family day for children of any age accompanied by an adult.  Cost is $30 per person for morning or afternoon dig.

Package is $145 per day per person and includes:

• Dig
• Breakfast
• Sack lunch
• Transportation between Medora and dig site
• Bottled water
• T-shirt

Enjoy outdoor adventure in the North Dakota Badlands.  Reserve lodging, Medora Musical tickets, Pitchfork Steak Fondue tickets & more.  Call 1-800-633-6721.

Printable Brochure

Pre-registration is required. Payment is due at time of registration.  Registration fee is non-refundable. To register contact Laurie in Group Sales 1-800-MEDORA-1 (1-800-633-6721).

For more information:

Dr. John Hoganson
NDGS paleontologist
701-328-8006
jhoganso@nd.gov

Jeff Person
NDGS paleontologist
(701) 328-2803
jjperson@nd.gov