The East Texas Weekend Preview — This Saturday, October 17th, wade out into the shallow waters of the Sulphur River to hunt for ancient treasures.
Join experts and local enthusiasts for Fossil Day 2026!
Make your way to the new Ladonia Fossil Park for a full day of paleontology and fun.
From 9am to 2pm, you and the family can enjoy tons of incredible displays of findings in the river, a handful of vendors and, of course, real fossil hunting!
Mick Tune and the Dallas Paleontological Society will be on site, too! Along with listening to their incredible knowledge of the local species, feel free to bring over whatever you find that day for a possible identification!
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So, grab your boots, a tiny shovel and experience the joyful bliss of finding remnants of creatures that walked and swam the Earth thousands of years ago.
Learn more about the river and park by checking out our full adventure, here!
The Ladonia Fossil Park can be found at: 2242 FM 904, Ladonia, Texas 75449
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