Darkhorse045 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 While working with some family not too long ago, my father pointed me towards a small natural spring of a trail. I finally got to visit it and I was surprised to see that, just below the crystal clear water's surface, embedded in limestone, were dozens upon dozens of fossil shells. I spent close to an hour making some observations about the rock and any layers I observed before noticing that the pool went under the far side, almost like a tunnel. I looked just beyond and there was another small pool of water. Between the two was a natural bridge made from limestone. The far pool was much like the first, crystal clear and having dozens of fossils just below the surface. I spent a small amount of time in the shallows to pick a few loose samples up. I wasn't able to spend much time there, but it was enjoyable and hopefully the next time I get to find a bit more variety. But for now, I am off to collect some information about formations in the area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Nice finds! The shell with the barnicle is neat. Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatinformationist Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Welcome to the Forum from a Florida boy who grew up in the Suwannee river valley town of Melrose. More springs and fossils than you can shake a stick at. Where about are you generally located? I might be able to tell you more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkhorse045 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 I'm up in the Panhandle, up in Walton County, the spring is closer to the border of Holmes county. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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