piranha Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 As promised here is a show report from the Rice Museum in Hillsboro, Oregon. Fossil Fest is sponsored by the North America Research Group (NARG). Among a handful of guest speakers, Professor Emeritus Bill Orr gave a presentation on marine mammal evolution. That alone was worth the two hour drive not to mention perhaps one of the finest world-class collections of petrified wood and minerals. Additionally I have included many spectacular Oregon fossils and ID cards. A must see attraction for anyone visiting near Portland. There is something for everyone so enjoy the virtual tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lordpiney Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) i take it they find alot of pet wood there? those carnelian snails are breathtaking! thanks for the pics Scott. Edited August 14, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nala Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Wonderfull! thanks to share Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandomas Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Great pictures & fossils Thanks for sharing Nando Erosion... will be my epitaph! http://www.paleonature.org/ https://fossilnews.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 WOW!!! You weren't exaggerating when you said "something for everyone..." To see such a grouping of breathtakingly beautiful, mouthwatering, world class fossils, under one roof is amazing! Thank you very much for sharing Barry Flash from the Past (Show Us Your Fossils)MAPS Fossil Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Phil, Gery, Nando, Barry..... say that 10 times fast! ...... THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossisle Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Great photos , love the colours in the wood slices!! The Branchioplax attributed to Hornby Island though is mislabeled no Eocene Quimper Formation there, must be from Washington State or could possibly be from the West Coast of Vancouver Island . Cephalopods rule!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) Great photos of magnificent specimens! What a collection! Thanks, Scott! I did catch the Eocene Hornby Island error. I think that species does occur on the west coast of Vancouver Island (Carmanah? [sic] Formation), as well as many localities in Washington State. Also there is one photo in post 5 labeled "Snale". Not that I'm a "spelling ######" or anything, but it seems a shame to mar such a fantastic display with a silly spelling mistake. Don oops ran afoul of the word filter. For the Seinfeld fans, think of "soup #####". Edited August 15, 2011 by FossilDAWG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow! That place has been added to my list. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow! That place has been added to my list. Thanks for sharing. Thanks Mike! Absolutely a must see destination if you get the opportunity. The Rice Museum is rated among the top 3 natural history museums of the Pacific Northwest and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Attached is a link to the website with a wonderful five minute video to give more of a "walk through" experience and historical background on the Rice family who built this landmark back in the early 50's as their home and private museum. In the 90's the Rices incorporated as a non-profit museum and donated all the buildings and wooded acreage. For over 50 years the collection and reference materials have been available for research and study to all who are interested in the earth sciences. LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB88 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 neat stuff! those carnelian snails are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleecan Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Very nice presentation Scott of the virtual museum tour ! PL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Excellent post Scott. Thanks for sharing. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabfossilsteve Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I agree that the crab labeled as a Branchiplax is mislabled. I think that is probably a Magokkos sp. from the Quimper Formation from Washington State, but not from B.C. The bit of the swimming paddle showing gives it away. It looks like the concretions from a site on the Straits of Juan DeFuca that is known to have Megokkos. The Branchioplax is the light colored crab to the left. However, all of those fossils are great and looks to be a fantastic museum to check out. Crabfossilsteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Thanks everyone for the great comments. Another friend wants to visit so I will be returning to the Rice Museum sooner than expected. Yippee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulina Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Very nice pictures. I miss the crab in the concretion that was almost completely freed from its stoney matrix. Who is going to prepare another one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabby1 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Scott, Terrific photos for the Rice Museum virtual tour trip report. A well thought out variety of Flora and Fauna fossil specimens for the tour photos. Best Regards, Bill Sullivan NARG Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekCrawler Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 That palm wood log is out of sight...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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