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I did not decide to post this because I think these are great photos, but because I think this place is AMAZING! (In fact I don't understand why this isn't one of the most famous tourist places on earth!)
Wadi Al-Hitan, or the Valley of the Whales, is a magical site in the Sahara desert, around 150 km southwest of Cairo, Egypt. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site but few seem to know about this place. What you are looking at are some 40 million years old whale fossils! Amazing, I know :)
A "Macro Mondays" submission for "The oldest objects you can find". This is a fossil plant, found on the coast near our home, probably 250 million years old, and pictured with some more recent maidenhair fern leaves.
via Discuss Fossils - Discussions on fossil hunting, rocks, locations, and identifying your finds ift.tt/2b1qAbP
Fossil Springs begin approximately three quarters of a mile above the old Fossil Creek Dam. A series of springs gush 20,000 gallons a minute year-round at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon, creating a lush riparian oasis rich with life, and feeding Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine, creating deep pools for miles along the creek. The Wilderness and surrounding area are on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests, and are managed by the Coconino National Forest.
During the spring-summer season, camping is prohibited in Fossil Springs Wilderness and the surrounding area, and a reserved parking permit is required to park at the trailheads that access the Wilderness. See Fossil Springs Wilderness and Fossil Creek on the USFS Coconino National Forest website for maps, regulations, permit reservations, and other details.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, August 9, 2016. Source: USFS Coconino National Forest.
Francisca Adrian refilling her water bladder at the spring source. A short side trail leads hikers from Fossil Springs Trail to this spot, where they can refill water containers directly from a spring.
In early November 2016, a group of Coconino National Forest staff visited Fossil Springs to inspect the area in preparation for developing the long-term management proposal for the Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River. The trip was attended by Red Rock District Ranger Nicole Branton, Fossil Creek Project Coordinator Marcos Roybal, Recreation Program Manager Adam Barnett, and Assistant Recreation Program Manager Francisca Adrian.
The staff backpacked into the Fossil Springs area on Fossil Springs Trail for the night. They spent two days examining recreation impacts, picking up trash, breaking up illegal fire rings, surveying sites for potential recreation development, and chatting with visitors to the springs and old dam before hiking out on the Flume Trail. The nine-mile route provided team members with a broad view of the area's landscape, flora, fauna, environmental values, and recreation potential.
Fossil Creek is one of only two National Wild & Scenic rivers in Arizona and is fed by springs coming from the cliffs of the Mogollon Rim. Over 30 million gallons of water are discharged each day at a constant 70°F. The high mineral content leaves travertine dams and deposits, giving rise to fossil-like features. In 2005, Arizona Public Service (APS) decommissioned the Fossil Creek diversion dam and flume. Removal of the dam and flume allowed full, unrestricted flow to be restored to Fossil Creek. In 2009, the creek was designated a National Wild & Scenic River under the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act.
The Wild & Scenic River Act requires the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to develop a "Comprehensive River Management Plan" to outline the future management and development along the creek's corridor. The development of the plan has involved extensive public involvement from recreation groups, emergency response agencies, local business, and many other stakeholder groups, as well as individuals from across the state of Arizona.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, November 4, 2016. Credit: Coconino National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. Learn more about Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River planning effort and the Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Ant (Formicidae fam.) This unidentified species of ant lived during the Eocene about 45-50 million years ago and was preserved in the Green River Formation. Specimen is 7mm long. Douglas Pass. Garfield Co., Colo.
In the Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil beds are wonderful arrays of color and shapes. World famous for the fossils found here, the formations within the 20 square mile area of the John Day Fossil Beds contain a remarkable, diverse fossil record of roughly 40 million years of earth history.
The black is from manganese, the reds from iron, and the golds from a combination of the two.
This view is from an overlook behind the main ridge. There were some spring flowers out, but not too many.
For more information go to www.nps.gov/joda/
Highest position on Explore #2, May 18, 2009
Fossil Palm Flower (Arecaceae fam., prob. Phoenix sp.) The classification of these fossil flowers is very tentative because the fine details essential for exact identification are rarely preserved. This specimen is from the Parachute Creek Member of the Green River Formation, a laminated limestone precipitated from calcium-rich waters. The limestone is interbedded with many thin layers of volcanic ash and mudstone. The unit is of Eocene age, about 45 million years old. Size of the flower is 6mm. Douglas Pass, Garfield Co., Colo.
Fossil Creek seems to appear out of nowhere, gushing 20,000 gallons a minute out of a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine. That rock-like substance encases whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This special designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed this magnificent creek to once again flow freely through Arizona's arid landscape.
Most people come to Fossil Creek to sunbathe, wade, hike and birdwatch. It's also a great place to take photographs. The lushness of the riparian area strikes a sharp contrast to the brittle desert that surrounds it. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits give visitors the peace of mind knowing they'll have a spot waiting for them in this remote location. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road.
Learn more about visiting Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest. Credit: USFS Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free.
Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Creek seems to appear out of nowhere, gushing 20,000 gallons a minute out of a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine. That rock-like substance encases whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This special designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed this magnificent creek to once again flow freely through Arizona's arid landscape.
Most people come to Fossil Creek to sunbathe, wade, hike and birdwatch. It's also a great place to take photographs. The lushness of the riparian area strikes a sharp contrast to the brittle desert that surrounds it. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits give visitors the peace of mind knowing they'll have a spot waiting for them in this remote location. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz. Credit: USFS Coconino National Forest. Learn more about visiting Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.
Still life piece. Personal Work. Fossil Watches.
I love buying new things that I can photograph. I woke up early this morning as the sun was rising and casting beautiful light through the big picture window in my room, which always gives perfect light. I grabbed my reflector and placed it camera left with the silver side facing the watch. This was shot with all natural light and my 105mm f/2.8 Macro Lens. The watch is hanging on my industrial desk lamp and the background, which you can see behind the watch, is my grey peacoat. Very pleased with how this turned out!
©Patrick McCue 2013.
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Fossil Sumac Leaf (Rhus nigricans). This specimen is from the Parachute Creek Member of the Green River Formation, a laminated limestone precipitated from calcium-rich waters. The limestone is interbedded with many thin layers of volcanic ash and mudstone. The unit is of Eocene age, about 45 million years old. Size of the leaf is 1.5x5 cm. Douglas Pass, Garfield Co., Colo.
- www.kevin-palmer.com - While wandering around I came across this fossil embedded in limestone at a high elevation.
I found this fossil in 1956, but unfortunately was not believed as it was in Precambrian rocks, and it was thought to be too old for fossils. A year later it was seen by Roger Mason who reported the find to Trevor Ford at Leicester University. It is now in Leicester Museum. Eventually, I got in touch with Roger and with Leicester Geology Dept. After 51 years (!) Leicester Geology Group hosted a conference on Ediacaran fossils, to which I was invited. I have recently revisited the site, and seen work in progress - many more examples have been found and are being recorded.
The Fossil.
Understanding geology as an orderly system, built
up of alternating layers of clay and lime,
with gravelly sands and river silt,
the Charnwood volcanic hills
exploded in my teenage brain,
sweeping aside my hard-won knowledge
of progressive deposition throughout time and space,
to be replaced with a new vocabulary:
igneous dykes and sills; metamorphic; pyroclastic;
magma, pumice, sedimentary ash; gabbro, granite, gneiss and schist:
the terms fell easily from the tongue
but left me unprepared
for the fantastic piles of these oldest blocks
of hardened stone; the bedded sheets,
once wind-blown dust, compressed, tilted, strong;
the rocks now used as a climber’s training wall.
The blue Liassic clays at home were full of early forms of life;
lampshells, bivalves, belemnites,
with several kinds of curling ammonites, backbone of my childish hoard.
Precambrian rocks contain no fossils, or so the library books insisted,
and my teachers echoed this belief, yet, on an annual trip
in search of bilberries for jam and pies,
I came across an outcrop, polished, smoothed,
containing imprints of some ancient leaf,
fern-like, with a central stalk.
The fossil could not be removed: proof lay in a pencil tracing,
to be kept until an open mind
could explain the relic I’d unearthed, identify this puzzling find.
On our return, another year,
the metre square of stone was gone.
the drilling holes alone remained;
evidence that something had been here despite the constant assertion:
there are no fossils from Precambrian times.
My fossil now has been described and named:
not, in fact, a plant, as I once thought,
but a sort of coral-life,
colonial sea-pen, rooted in the sands of time,
related to the jellyfish today.
The discoverer, said to be a boy, a youth.
someone, no doubt, had listened and believed,
when he said he’d found
a fossil from the Precambrian age.
(Published in Charnia, 2005, and on the Internet, in
"The discovery of Charnia" by Dr Trevor Ford, Feb 2005)
Fossil Creek seems to appear out of nowhere, gushing 20,000 gallons a minute out of a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine. That rock-like substance encases whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This special designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed this magnificent creek to once again flow freely through Arizona's arid landscape.
Most people come to Fossil Creek to sunbathe, wade, hike and birdwatch. It's also a great place to take photographs. The lushness of the riparian area strikes a sharp contrast to the brittle desert that surrounds it. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits give visitors the peace of mind knowing they'll have a spot waiting for them in this remote location. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road.
Learn more about visiting Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest. Credit: USFS Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Creek seems to appear out of nowhere, gushing 20,000 gallons a minute out of a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine. That rock-like substance encases whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This special designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed this magnificent creek to once again flow freely through Arizona's arid landscape.
Most people come to Fossil Creek to sunbathe, wade, hike and birdwatch. It's also a great place to take photographs. The lushness of the riparian area strikes a sharp contrast to the brittle desert that surrounds it. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits give visitors the peace of mind knowing they'll have a spot waiting for them in this remote location. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road.
Photo by Brady Smith. Credit: USFS Coconino National Forest. Learn more about visiting Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.
Marine bivalve, Chione cancellata, Pliocene, Fo. Arcadia, Florida, USA, with drill hole produced by predatory gastropod, shot with a Nikon Z fc with a Nikkor Z MC 50 mm 1:2.8.
Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free.
Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Creek seems to appear out of nowhere, gushing 20,000 gallons a minute out of a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine. That rock-like substance encases whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This special designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed this magnificent creek to once again flow freely through Arizona's arid landscape.
Most people come to Fossil Creek to sunbathe, wade, hike and birdwatch. It's also a great place to take photographs. The lushness of the riparian area strikes a sharp contrast to the brittle desert that surrounds it. Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits give visitors the peace of mind knowing they'll have a spot waiting for them in this remote location. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road.
Photo by Brady Smith. Credit: USFS Coconino National Forest. Learn more about visiting Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Creek produces 20,000 gallons of water a minute from a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon. This permanent water source has created a stunningly beautiful, green riparian zone rich with flora and fauna at the bottom of this arid canyon in Arizona's high desert. Travertine deposits encase whatever happens to fall into the streambed, forming the fossils for which the area is named. These deposits create deep pools along the length of the creek, providing opportunities to find more secluded swimming holes than the popular pool at the waterfall. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free.
Increasing popularity has led to the Coconino and Tonto National Forests to implement a parking permit reservation system in 2016. Reserved parking permits allow visitors to have a parking spot available in their chosen parking lot. Many visitors drive two or three hours to get to the creek. The final descent to the creek at the bottom of a canyon is on an extremely rough, rocky jeep road. In prior years, the area would often be closed to entry when it reached capacity, and potential visitors would be turned away after the long, difficult drive.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, May 4, 2016. For trail and recreation information, see Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs Wilderness, and the Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Springs begin approximately three quarters of a mile above the old Fossil Creek Dam. A series of springs gush 20,000 gallons a minute year-round at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon, creating a lush riparian oasis rich with life, and feeding Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine, creating deep pools for miles along the creek. The Wilderness and surrounding area are on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests, and are managed by the Coconino National Forest.
During the spring-summer season, camping is prohibited in Fossil Springs Wilderness and the surrounding area, and a reserved parking permit is required to park at the trailheads that access the Wilderness. See Fossil Springs Wilderness and Fossil Creek on the USFS Coconino National Forest website for maps, regulations, permit reservations, and other details.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, August 9, 2016. Source: USFS Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Springs begin approximately three quarters of a mile above the old Fossil Creek Dam. A series of springs gush 20,000 gallons a minute year-round at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon, creating a lush riparian oasis rich with life, and feeding Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine, creating deep pools for miles along the creek. The Wilderness and surrounding area are on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests, and are managed by the Coconino National Forest.
During the spring-summer season, camping is prohibited in Fossil Springs Wilderness and the surrounding area, and a reserved parking permit is required to park at the trailheads that access the Wilderness. See Fossil Springs Wilderness and Fossil Creek on the USFS Coconino National Forest website for maps, regulations, permit reservations, and other details.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, August 9, 2016. Source: USFS Coconino National Forest.
Fossil Midge (Dixidae fam.) in the Parachute Creek Member of the Green River Formation. This insect lived during Eocene time, around 50 million years ago. The specimen is about 8 mm long. It was was found in the shallow lacustrine deposits of Lake Uintah, the largest of the three lakes of the Green River system. Douglas Pass. Garfield Co., Colo.
Fossil Fern (Dryopteris guyotti) preserved in the Upper Eocene Florissant Formation about 34 million years ago. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Teller Co., Colo.
Fossil Springs begin approximately three quarters of a mile above the old Fossil Creek Dam. A series of springs gush 20,000 gallons a minute year-round at the bottom of a 1,600 foot deep canyon, creating a lush riparian oasis rich with life, and feeding Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River. Over the years these calcium laden waters have laid down huge deposits of a type of limestone called travertine, creating deep pools for miles along the creek. The Wilderness and surrounding area are on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests, and are managed by the Coconino National Forest.
During the spring-summer season, camping is prohibited in Fossil Springs Wilderness and the surrounding area, and a reserved parking permit is required to park at the trailheads that access the Wilderness. See Fossil Springs Wilderness and Fossil Creek on the USFS Coconino National Forest website for maps, regulations, permit reservations, and other details.
Photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz, August 9, 2016. Source: USFS Coconino National Forest.
Mined for lime stone for the cement works in the 1800's the quarry is about 16m deep and shows the remains of an ancient sea bed.
Belemnites are an extinct group of squid-like Cephalopods related to modern octopi, squid, and cuttlefish. This fossil is from part of the animal's internal shell, sort of akin to the "cuttlebone" inside modern cuttlefish. My dad worked as a land surveyor in Montana starting in the early 1960s, and this fossil, along with others, was one of the treasures he'd sometimes bring home for me and my siblings in his lunchbox after a day in the field.
Fossil Robber Fly (Asilidae fam.). This insect lived during Eocene time, around 45-50 million years ago. It was was found in the shallow lacustrine deposits of Lake Uintah, the largest of the three lakes of the Green River system. The specimen is about 13 mm long. Douglas Pass. Garfield Co., Colo.
This is even older than I am. Who knows, it might even be older than Jim Goodyear. We'd have to carbon date both to find out definitively so it might not be worth the effort, but it would be interesting to know :)
(no comments on the dirty thumbnail please, we were out hiking you know, out in canyon country where there is dirt. That's my excuse and I'm sticking with it)