Tell the kids you’re going to learn a bit of history on your next outing, and chances are you’re going to hear a few groans. Skip that part, and just head to Montour Preserve in Pennsylvania. The fossil pit, which dates back hundreds of millions of years, is hands-on learning at its finest. Even better? It’s fun for explorers of all ages; you might even feel like a kid again.

Montour Preserve in Danville provides an ideal backdrop for a day outdoors - boating, hiking, picnicking, and even joining in on educational programs.
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However, the 165-acre park, which boasts seven miles of hiking trails, is probably best known for its fossil pit. Yep, you read right - fossil pit.
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The fascinating natural attraction beckons treasure hunters of all ages, and it's a fun and educational opportunity for the kiddos. Stretching approximately an acre, the fossil pit...
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Dates back nearly 400 million years. Visitors are welcome to dig in the fossil pit for fossils. Even better? You can take what you find home with you.
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However, before you head over to the fossil pit, where you might just be lucky enough to score some amazing million-year-old fossils, make sure you're prepared.
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Bring something to dig with and a bucket or a bag in which to keep your finds. The fossil pit is made of shale, which means it can get really hot, especially during the summer. You might want to wear long pants to protect your legs from the hot shale.
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Dig through the shale that's hiding such fascinating fossils as corals, lamp shells, and "snail-like" creatures.
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The fossil pit is free to visit and welcomes adventurers daily from dawn to dusk.
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Stop by the official website of Montour Preserve for more information Or, go here for Facebook.
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Have you gone fossil digging at Montour Preserve in Pennsylvania? What did you find? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re up for some more outdoor fun that will take you to the most remote section of Pennsylvania, plan a visit to the Hammersley Wild Area in Austin.

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Montour Preserve, 374 Preserve Rd, Danville, PA 17821, USA