Ice age fossils besides for the peace river fossils there are also fossils from the pleistocene. In a canoe or kayak you can get to fossil spots most can t get to.
During glacial periods the sea levels would drop and florida s land would double in size.
Peace river florida fossils. The marine fossils commonly found include shark ray pufferfish barracuda dolphin etc. Hotels near srq sarasota bradenton international airport. During the pleistocene from 2 5 million until about 11 000 years ago the earth was and still is in constant glaciations events.
There is a fossil expedition tour in florida that allows visitors from all over to hunt for historical treasures riverside. Florida fossil shark teeth come from a variety of different species some of which are still living or extant as opposed to extinct the most commonly found species in the peace river area are lemon bull dusky tiger mako snaggletooth megalodon sand tiger tiger sharp nosed and snaggletooth. The peace river near arcadia fl contains a wealth of land and marine fossils.
27 17 n 81 90 w. Peace river 3a university of florida vertebrate fossil locality de015 location in channel of peace river about 1 mile northwest of nocatee desoto county florida. There are two reasons that marine and land fossils are found in the peace river.
All things to do in arcadia. Brownville park is a 75 acre county park and campground in arcadia florida located directly on the peace river. Hotels near pgd charlotte county airport.
Fossil hunting on the peace river is a popular past time. Go to any boat ramp on the upper to middle peace and you ll see fossil hunters. Fossil hunting on peace river.
There is also a boat ramp available. Although you can find fossils nearly anywhere you look along the peace river your best options are from arcadia to wachula. Fossil expeditions in florida is the premier tour offering walk in or kayak trips in order to hunt for shark mammal and reptile fossils right in the peace river.
Things to do near fossil expeditions. The best way to find fossils though is to rent a canoe or kayak and work your way down the river. If you are searching for fossils on any property owned by the state of florida with a creek or river running through it you are required to have either a permit or a guide.
Hotels near rsw southwest florida international airport. The shark was between 55 and 60 feet long. Land fossils commonly found include horse glyptodont alligator bird turtle snake deer etc.
The park has 12 rv sites with water and electric hook up with a dump station on site along with12 tent sites. The arcadia opera house.
