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Summer Fossil Hunting in the California Coast
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Summer Fossil Hunting in the California Coast

This summer guide covers the California Coast, 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 Summer

  • marine terrace shell beds
  • desert transit routes
  • quarry spoils
  • river gravels

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