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Fall Fossil Hunting in the Desert Southwest
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Fall Fossil Hunting in the Desert Southwest

This fall guide covers the Desert Southwest, 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 Fall

  • storm-cut gullies
  • ghost-town spoil
  • playa edges
  • river bars

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