hashemdbouk Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hi everyone, I've been trying to plan this for a while as I've wanted to go to Mineral Wells Fossil Park (http://www.mineralwellsfossilpark.com). My plan is to be there around 8:30 am or so, get a few hours done before the sun goes crazy. Afterwards, if anyone knows good locations, we can visit those, otherwise we can call it a day! If anyone is interested in meeting up that day, let me know! The more the merrier. Cheers, Hashem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNGray Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 The road cut at Union Hill is nearby as is Jacksboro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanNREMTP Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I'm working out some details regarding if I will be able to attend or not. I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashemdbouk Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 cool! Let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashemdbouk Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 The road cut at Union Hill is nearby as is Jacksboro. thanks! do you have any coordinates/directions as to where to search at those 2 locations? I'm still relatively new to Texas and fossil hunting, so if you can send me any address or directions to the fossil sites, i would greatly appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverphoenix Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 ^me too, I'd like to visit those sites soon, but it's a really far drive for me so I want to make sure to hit everything at once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanNREMTP Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I know the Lake Jacksboro site. I met a few members there back in March after I visited the Mineral Wells site for the first time. I do believe there is a thread here that has a map on it. It is what I used to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanNREMTP Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/43270-hear-ye-hear-ye-upcoming-texas-trip/?p=484867 Here is the thread, didn't realize it was mine. Scroll down for another map as well as the pdf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanNREMTP Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Must add that the walk from the parking lot to the site at Lake Jacksboro feels like a mile rather than the 1/3. Especially walking back with your finds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashemdbouk Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks Ryan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erose Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Texas weather is going to take a sharp right turn this weekend. be prepared for wet and cooler. but then around here cool means mid eighties. darn i wish i could join yall up there. good luck and i look forward to next week's posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepinthemud Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Oh boy! Ive never been out there either....anywhere out there! perhaps its now time to take a trip! :-)Ill see what I can do and get back on here with an update as to whether I can go or not... Thanks for the invite! "To do is to be." -Socrates "People are Stupid." -Wizard's First Rule "Happiness is a warm Jeep." -Auspex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashemdbouk Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 jeepinthemud, try to make it, the more the merrier. Mineral Wells Park has been on my bucket list, so even if that's the only location it would be fun, but i'm sure we can try to go elsewhere. erose, i'll be sure to post pics of finds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanNREMTP Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I guess I'll go. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashemdbouk Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 I guess I'll go. :-) woohoo!! I'll PM you later with my number, etc etc... Glad you'll make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobWill Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Must add that the walk from the parking lot to the site at Lake Jacksboro feels like a mile rather than the 1/3. Especially walking back with your finds. That's because it is actually 3/4 miles all the way to the bank. More like 1/2 mile to the flat area with all the conularids. The walk back is actually not so bad. The fossils are all small, and there's no steep creek-bank to climb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepinthemud Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I think I will be there on Sunday morning! I am looking forward to it! "To do is to be." -Socrates "People are Stupid." -Wizard's First Rule "Happiness is a warm Jeep." -Auspex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashemdbouk Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 I think I will be there on Sunday morning! I am looking forward to it! Great! Looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bone2stone Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hashem, I do not think I will make it. Last time I went I only found tiny pieces of crinoids. [Mineral Wells fossil park] The Jacksboro site is too far of a walk for me. Just too much for me to tolerate. Hope we can get together some other time. Yall have a good time. Jess B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashemdbouk Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 I do not think I will make it. Last time I went I only found tiny pieces of crinoids. [Mineral Wells fossil park] The Jacksboro site is too far of a walk for me. Just too much for me to tolerate. Hope we can get together some other time. Sorry to hear that Jessy, but I understand. I will get in touch soon to try and plan out some trip! take care, and all the best! Hashem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanNREMTP Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 That's because it is actually 3/4 miles all the way to the bank. More like 1/2 mile to the flat area with all the conularids. The walk back is actually not so bad. The fossils are all small, and there's no steep creek-bank to climb True, we did have rain to push us along and having Connor carry the heavy stuff was a load off my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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