Hike with a Ranger: Fall Fossils
Celebrate Fossil Day with the National Park Service on this guided fossil walk and waterfall exploration.
National Fossil Day is on October 11, 2o23, and we are celebrating with a ranger-led hike on Oct 14th, 2023! Take a walk through time with a National Park Service ranger to hunt for fossils, learn how they came to be here, and discover how the geology of a waterfall shaped the Twin Cities. Explore a lesser-known area of the national park and discover one of many hidden waterfalls around the Mississippi River. Participants must be able to walk on uneven ground and on a steep trail with no barrier fencing.
Due to the terrain of the route and exposure to steep drop-offs, the hike is rated moderate and is not recommended for children under 5. We recommend a 1:1 ratio of child-to-adult if under the age of 8. Take a walk through time with a ranger to hunt for fossils, learn how they got here, and discover how the geology of a waterfall shaped our Twin Cities. Explore a lesser-known area of your local national park and discover one of the many hidden waterfalls of the Mississippi River.
Participants must be able to walk on uneven, potentially slippery ground and on a steep trail with no barrier fencing. Please wear weather-appropriate shoes and clothing.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Shadow Falls Park, 30 North Mississippi River Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
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- Guided Tour
- Hike