Fossil Day @ Cushwa Basin

Come celebrate Earth Science Week & National Fossil Day at Cushwa Basin!  

Did you know C&O Canal has Rocks exposed that range from about 200 million to over 1 billion years old? Check out the geology table where you can see a geological map of the C&O Canal, learn about local fossils or make your own fossil mold crafted with salt dough at Cushwa Warehouse. 

Limited Junior Paleontologist and Junior Cave Scientist badges and books available. Feel free to print your own book at home. 

When visiting any national park, remember to always leave your footprint behind: don’t remove rocks or fossils from park sites! 

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 39.600562, -77.826263

Schedule

Contact Information

Cushwa Basin Visitor Center

Event Type

• Children’s Program
• Exhibition/Show
• Talk