Don’t sell yourself short, Cliff. Since I found you, I thought that you were a laid back, patient person. After this vid, I’d definitely say that ‘endless patience ‘ best describes you. TFS 🙏🏻
You like to see everything don't you . Well so do I . Glad you are able to go & do what I can not anymore . Thank you for taking me along on the trail .
I am sure glad I got there before you! Way back in the 1970's when I was a kid growing up in Pine Grove. Watching you took me right back there even though I live in California!
I need to get there. I would love to find trilobites! There are other places in SP that have lots of fossils. I grew up there and we found lots of interesting fossils.
Next time your at your cabin. There is a place called Nelson falls that has a huge layer of plant and shell Fossils. It is at the headwaters of cowanesque lake. 41.9720318-77.2449941. And if you walk the creek you can find entire rocks full of Fossils my boy has a blast finding them
There's a mountain near where I grew up, Piked Peak. (Not Pikes Peak) and every single rock you pick up has 100 or more fossils in it, mostly invertebrate. You can keep everything. Very nice place to dig.
I'll have to explore there sometime WW. Looks like a fun place to search for fossils. And indeed, knee pads are a must there, which I've had for a long time from major metal detecting days. Also good for repairs on the floor or even gardening, especially when it wet. Thank Kindly! DaveyJO
§ 511. Criminal penalties. A person who conducts a field investigation on any land or submerged land owned or controlled by the Commonwealth, without first obtaining a permit from the commission, or a person who appropriates, defaces, destroys or otherwise alters any archaeological site or specimen located upon lands owned or controlled by the Commonwealth, except in the course of activities pursued under the authority of a permit granted by the commission, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $2,500 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. In addition, such person shall forfeit to the Commonwealth all archaeological specimens collected or excavated together with any photographs and records relating to such Be careful....
The fossils are interesting. I'd also enjoy a semi-precious gemstone dig. Years ago in Southeast PA I found the most beautiful quartz crystal and iron pyrite or fools gold. The quartz crystal had a diamond-like inner surface that reflected light.
Those fossils are everywhere in the northeast. I used to live in northwest NJ. I found a dinosaur egg along my driveway. Probably used to be in the Delaware River bed, then sold for "round river rock. Perfectly egg shaped" (same as a chicken egg, but 5 X as large), and heavy as rock. I keep it in my desk.
Hi, have you ever tried looking for fossils in coal or chalk ???. you can potentially find fossils in both of those mediums. A cool day, I used to love looking through our garden as a kid because we lived in a county called Buckinghamshire UK which is built on chalk. Thanks for sharing your day. x
Had an uncle growing up that had a really nice collection of indian arrow heads and have been fascinated by them ever since, looking for them for years n have only found one!!! Lol. Have you found many Cliff?
The better fossil location in swatara gap existed where 72 cuts under 81 - just outside the park. Penndot unfortunately paved over it many years ago. In that location, there was a different era of fossils to be found- including trilobites - cryptolithus variety which are rare to PA. If you’re feeling brave (And are willing to take your life in your hands), pull over on 81 near the 72 underpass. Decent material can still be found. Yeah.. well, don’t actually do this.
Unearthing ANY artifacts such as rocks or bottles AND removing them from PA State parks and game lands is illegal. I'm a metal detector hobbyist, and have done the research. If (as you say) "they" allow you to do this, "they" are mearly looking the other way while you break state law. It is my experience that PA will selectively enforce their laws, depending on who you are, if they like the way you look, or who are or related to.
@@hunterh3049 trusting they don't change their mind and cause trouble for you, because they're broke. Bless your heart. PA general assembly Title 37 www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=37&mobile_choice=suppress § 511. Criminal penalties. A person who conducts a field investigation on any land or submerged land owned or controlled by the Commonwealth, without first obtaining a permit from the commission, or a person who appropriates, defaces, destroys or otherwise alters any archaeological site or specimen located upon lands owned or controlled by the Commonwealth, except in the course of activities pursued under the authority of a permit granted by the commission, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $2,500 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. In addition, such person shall forfeit to the Commonwealth all archaeological specimens collected or excavated together with any photographs and records relating to such
Don’t sell yourself short, Cliff. Since I found you, I thought that you were a laid back, patient person. After this vid, I’d definitely say that ‘endless patience ‘ best describes you. TFS 🙏🏻
More ,more ,more , please . All your trips are so interesting.
You like to see everything don't you . Well so do I . Glad you are able to go & do what I can not anymore . Thank you for taking me along on the trail .
How fun...love fossils and rock hounding!
Thanks for showing me how to dig for fossils!! I see it does take patience!! Great video!!
I am sure glad I got there before you! Way back in the 1970's when I was a kid growing up in Pine Grove. Watching you took me right back there even though I live in California!
You look really nice in blue.❤
. We plan to do 3 parks in Pa and this will be our first one . Ty
It seemed like a beautiful, peaceful place. It was nice that you had it all to yourself. I really enjoy your adventures.
I kept my thumbs crossed.😉
Love your channel!
I love exploring schuylkill, Carbon and Northumberland counties.
Greetings from South Allentown Cliff.
thank you for your work
I need to get there. I would love to find trilobites! There are other places in SP that have lots of fossils. I grew up there and we found lots of interesting fossils.
Next time your at your cabin. There is a place called Nelson falls that has a huge layer of plant and shell Fossils. It is at the headwaters of cowanesque lake. 41.9720318-77.2449941. And if you walk the creek you can find entire rocks full of Fossils my boy has a blast finding them
Fossil hunting is fun!!
Do more of these videos Cliff!!!
Next time try to find a ziti fossil!! 😂😂😂
Xo T 😉
There's a mountain near where I grew up, Piked Peak. (Not Pikes Peak) and every single rock you pick up has 100 or more fossils in it, mostly invertebrate. You can keep everything. Very nice place to dig.
Nice. Thanks for sharing
It seems so sad for all those little critters.
I'll have to explore there sometime WW. Looks like a fun place to search for fossils. And indeed, knee pads are a must there, which I've had for a long time from major metal detecting days. Also good for repairs on the floor or even gardening, especially when it wet. Thank Kindly! DaveyJO
I keep forgetting to buy knee pads.......
Nice find.
Makes me want to go digging right beside you. Lots of things to find.
§ 511. Criminal penalties.
A person who conducts a field investigation on any land or submerged land owned or controlled by the Commonwealth, without first obtaining a permit from the commission, or a person who appropriates, defaces, destroys or otherwise alters any archaeological site or specimen located upon lands owned or controlled by the Commonwealth, except in the course of activities pursued under the authority of a permit granted by the commission, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $2,500 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. In addition, such person shall forfeit to the Commonwealth all archaeological specimens collected or excavated together with any photographs and records relating to such
Be careful....
The fossils are interesting. I'd also enjoy a semi-precious gemstone dig. Years ago in Southeast PA I found the most beautiful quartz crystal and iron pyrite or fools gold. The quartz crystal had a diamond-like inner surface that reflected light.
Those fossils are everywhere in the northeast.
I used to live in northwest NJ. I found a dinosaur egg along my driveway.
Probably used to be in the Delaware River bed, then sold for "round river rock.
Perfectly egg shaped" (same as a chicken egg, but 5 X as large), and heavy as rock.
I keep it in my desk.
Like Buried Treasure !!
So glad you're diggin' yourself!!!
Are you able to dig and keep fossils here?
A spoil tip is a pile built of accumulated spoil - waste material removed during mining. test on tuesday
I wish I had known about that place when I lived in PA. WW, where have you been all my life?
While watching this video I have my trilobite fossil next to me, found it at swatara lol
What tools would you recommend for a first timer?
Hi, have you ever tried looking for fossils in coal or chalk ???. you can potentially find fossils in both of those mediums. A cool day, I used to love looking through our garden as a kid because we lived in a county called Buckinghamshire UK which is built on chalk. Thanks for sharing your day. x
Don't have much chalk in my area, but I have found numerous fossils in old coal mining areas.
@@thewanderingwoodsman7227 Yes I have seen the coal fossils on your video's they are pretty neat.
Had an uncle growing up that had a really nice collection of indian arrow heads and have been fascinated by them ever since, looking for them for years n have only found one!!! Lol. Have you found many Cliff?
Only a few....I keep looking though
The Wandering Woodsman. I do construction and always look! Also hunt, can't say i don't try! Lol
Interesting how marine fossils can be found in every sedimentary layer. Big ocean...or something.
I believe that PA was covered by a shallow sea 300 million years ago.
Do you have to pay here?
The better fossil location in swatara gap existed where 72 cuts under 81 - just outside the park. Penndot unfortunately paved over it many years ago. In that location, there was a different era of fossils to be found- including trilobites - cryptolithus variety which are rare to PA. If you’re feeling brave (And are willing to take your life in your hands), pull over on 81 near the 72 underpass. Decent material can still be found. Yeah.. well, don’t actually do this.
Fantastic!
Likely carpet installers.
Don't get cheap knee pads. Contract some suppliers for a freebie.
great idea...you now have enough of an audience to make it worth their while.
Unearthing ANY artifacts such as rocks or bottles AND removing them from PA State parks and game lands is illegal. I'm a metal detector hobbyist, and have done the research.
If (as you say) "they" allow you to do this, "they" are mearly looking the other way while you break state law.
It is my experience that PA will selectively enforce their laws, depending on who you are, if they like the way you look, or who are or related to.
Actually it’s a legal fossil dig pit. They opened it for public digging. Cheers mate
@@hunterh3049 trusting they don't change their mind and cause trouble for you, because they're broke. Bless your heart.
PA general assembly Title 37
www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=37&mobile_choice=suppress
§ 511. Criminal penalties.
A person who conducts a field investigation on any land or submerged land owned or controlled by the Commonwealth, without first obtaining a permit from the commission, or a person who appropriates, defaces, destroys or otherwise alters any archaeological site or specimen located upon lands owned or controlled by the Commonwealth, except in the course of activities pursued under the authority of a permit granted by the commission, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $2,500 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. In addition, such person shall forfeit to the Commonwealth all archaeological specimens collected or excavated together with any photographs and records relating to such
Go be negative somewhere else :)
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