Green River Fossil Fish Dig in Kemmerer, Wyoming

Specimens in Fossil Lake include ancient fish, turtles, crocodiles, birds, insects, and plants. What makes Fossil Lake significant is the remarkable detail of preservation, with some fossils showing delicate soft tissues and even stomach contents. These fossils provide valuable insights into the ecology and evolutionary history of the region.  

Dinosaur Ridge is partnering with the Fossil Lake Safari quarry (located 30 minutes outside of Kemmerer0. Our friends at Fossil Lake Safari will provide tools to split rock and an orientation where their experts will help to identify our discoveries. The number of fossils you find depends on your effort, skill, and luck, but most visitors find dozens of fossil fish! 

Customers get to keep all the fossils they find with the exception of extremely rare fossils.  

This trip is one of the most popular that Dinosaur Ridge runs and spots will go quickly, so sign up early! In years past, all trip participants brought home over a dozen fish or more! You don’t want to miss this one. 

LOCATION/TRANSPORTATION 

The Fossil Lake Safari dig is located in Kemmerer, Wyoming. 

Farm Field Road, Kemmerer, WY 83101  

We will drive a 15-passenger van, leaving from the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center near Red Rocks on Friday, June 6 and return late in the evening on Sunday, June 8. 

PHYSICAL EXERTION LEVEL/ACCESSIBILITY 

The quarry is at a high altitude (7,300 feet) and the weather can be a little unpredictable. It’s typically quite sunny during the summer, reaching 80-90 Fahrenheit/26-32 Celsius but can be substantially cooler early in the day. Thunderstorms and brief rain showers are also quite common, so come prepared. 

There will be minimal hiking at the site, and the only requirement is no open-toed shoes (but they don’t need to be heavy-duty hiking boots). Sneakers work just fine. There will be loose rock and piles around, so shoes with ankle support are best. 

PROGRAM FEE 

Cost: $725 ($50 discount for Members–request discount code from Erin.LaCount@DinoRidge.org before registering).

Minimum number of participants is 8, maximum number is 18.

Registration closes on June 4, 2025. 

Fees include transportation to and from Kemmerer, all digging fees, guided activities, a study guide, picnic lunches on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, hotel fees, and snacks. (Fee does not include dinner on Friday or Saturday. A group reservation will be made, but all parties will pay on their own). 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

Single and double rooms have been held in a block by Dinosaur Ridge, and as guests sign up, we will book rooms based on request (sharing or single). We will stay for two nights – check in on Friday and check out Sunday morning. 

Best Western Plus Fossil Country Inn & Suites 

760 Highway 189/30 

Kemmerer, WY 83101  

TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY 

The Green River Fish Dig trip is contingent on a minimum of 8 registered participants and will be cancelled if the minimum is not met. 

If the trip is cancelled by Dinosaur Ridge, participants will receive a full refund. 

Cancellations must be received by email. 

• Cancellations received 121 or more calendar days prior to departure qualify for a full refund. 

• Cancellations received 91 or more calendar days prior to departure qualify for an 80% refund. 

• Cancellations received 61 or more calendar days prior to departure qualify for a 50% refund of program fees. 

• Cancellations received 60 calendar days or less prior to departure are assessed a cancellation fee of 100% of the program fees. You may transfer your registration to another attendee or forfeit your payment.
  

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