Events

Medora Fossil Dig

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 21-27, 2010. Public participation is invited.

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

Package is $145 per day per person and includes:

• Dig
  
• Breakfast
  
• Sack lunch
  
• Transportation between Medora and dig site
  
• Bottled water
  
• Water bottle
  

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

Pre-registration is required. Payment is due at time of registration.  Registration fee is non-refundable.

To register contact Kody 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