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Spring Fossil Hunting in the Desert Southwest
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Spring Fossil Hunting in the Desert Southwest

This spring 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 Spring

  • wind-cleared badlands
  • arroyo cuts
  • playa margins
  • roadcuts

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