A community event celebrating the completion of a public art installation by Minnesota Parks Artists in Residence (MNPAiR) artist Cassandra Buck was held Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Quarry Hill in ... The Lone Star Quarry in Oglesby, Illinois is now part of the adjacent Starved Rock and Matthiessen Park.

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Unfortunately, I have a feeling that this will take years before we are able to access the Lonestar Quarry again. Post-Bulletin: Photos: Public art installation celebrated at Quarry Hill on Aug. 30, 2025 Photos: Public art installation celebrated at Quarry Hill on Aug. 30, 2025 Fossildude19, JefferyP, fossilsofnj and I went to Granton Quarry in North Bergen NJ to collect in the Lockatong Fm for Triassic fish.

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We had a great time and we all found some interesting specimens to add to our collections While the others were hard at work I came across a rather interesting fla... My wife and I just returned from a trip out west (western USA for our international friends) which featured a trip to the famous Miocene site near Bakersfield; Ernst Quarry or Sharktooth Hill, whichever name you prefer. As most of you know this site it well known for the rich fauna of sharks teet... Ernst Quarry / Sharktooth Hill: A Cautionary Tale - The Fossil Forum Quarry recommendation in Kemmerer Wy. - Fossil Hunting Trips - The ...

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