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Trilobites: Treasure Hunt Toolkit

Kirsten and the crew start in Salt Lake City, UT, and then head to the small desert town of Delta in search of Trilobites. These are extinct arthropods that flourished during the lower Paleozoic Era. Loy Crapo's Bug House is the site of their first encounter with the second most popular fossil group next to dinosaur fossils. Their next stop is U-DIG Fossils quarry, where they break open rocks to find a stash of prehistoric marine creatures. 

Location Information
Where to Go & What to Bring
Location Information

U-DIG Fossils
GPS: Latitude: 39°352430, Longitude: -112.582634; N39°21.1458, W112°34.95804
Where: 350 East 300 South, Delta, UT 84624
Phone: (435) 864-3638
Fax: (435) 864-4294
Website: U-DIG Fossils

Visit U-DIG Fossils website for more info on costs.		  

Toolkit

 

  • Rock Hammer
  • Pick
  • Wedges
  • Sledgehammer
  • Pneumatic Scribe
  • Abrasive Tools
More U-DIG information

The U-DIG Fossils quarry is open from April 1 through October 31. Business hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The quarry is closed on Sundays; however it is open on other holidays during the season. In fact, it can be quite busy. Do not attempt to enter the quarry when it is closed. Prices range from $12-30 for children ages 7 to 16 and $20-50 for ages 17 and older, depending on the length of stay. Plan your trip now!

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Appraisal Information

 

  • Get your trilobites appraised at Bonhams & Butterfields. It's one of the most dynamic auction houses in the world today. A house of experts in many fields, Bonhams & Butterfields specializes in the appraisal and sale of fine art, antiques and decorative objects in virtually every auction category.

 
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