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Enjoy fossil hunting on the Peace River in Arcadia, FL

Both trips this year are full. Use contact us to get on email list for information about next year.

See the exciting process in the video to the left. Compliments of Kelly Davis

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Schedule

This is a general schedule, a more detailed schedule will be provided to those who register.

Friday:

6:15 PM Creation Adventures Museum opens.

6:30 - 8:30 PM - Creation Adventrues Museum - Tour the museum and participate in a workshop on Florida fossils. In this workshop you will learn how to find fossils, what fossils to look for, and how to know a fossil from a rock. Attendance is required at this event for first timers and recommended for veterans.

Saturday:

8:30 AM - Meet at Gardner boat ramp to put into the river by 9 AM. There are two fossil huntimg options.

  1. Canoing - We will conoe down river and stop at various places to fossil hunt. There is an extra chage of $25.00 per person for this option.

  2. Riverbank - We will go to a few different places along the river where fossils can be hunted from the river bank. No extra charge for this option.

3:15 PM (Approximately) - Take out of the river at Brownville boat ramp.

4:00 - 6:00 PM - Go to the Creation Adventure Museum to identify fossils found (this is required for all persuent to State group license).

Sunday:

10:00 AM - Meet at Creation Adventures Museum to worship the Creator God. We will have singing, fellowship, and an exciting creation speaker.

12:00 PM - Program ends and everyone leaves with lots of fossils and big smiles.

You will need to make your own transportation and accommodation arrangements to Arcadia, Florida.  There are various campgrounds, Bed and Breakfasts, and hotels.  Some options are as follows:

•Riverside RV Resort & Campground:  (800) 795-9733

•Peace River Campground:  (863) 494-9693

•Brownville Park Campground:  (863) 491-5333

•Thousand Trails Campground:  (863) 735-8888

•Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites:  (863) 494-5900

•Oak Park Inn A Fair Bridge Hotel: (863) 491-8852

Other options can be found on the internet.

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