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| TREASURE HUNTING IN FLORIDA Add what you know about this area to create a handy guide for other treasure hunters. |
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| What this area is known for: 1.Prehistoric Shark teeth Venice, Florida 2. Fossilized bivalves containing gemmy golden calcite crystals 3. 4. | Biggest finds in this area: 1.Normally Shark teeth are about 1" but large ones have been found over 5" high 2. 3. |
| Local appraisers: 1. Name, contact info/website 2. 3. 4. | Local geocaching/treasure hunting clubs: 1. Club name, contact info 2. 3. 4. |
| Best time of year to go: Hunt at the beach or underwater all year long | Other helpful resources: 1. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/geologictopics/fossil.htm 2. 3. |
| Have a question about treasure hunting or geocaching in this region? Post a comment for fellow treasure hunters below! | |
| THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT Regions can have multiple good spots to go — add details to build a complete guide. |
| Location #1: (Local beach, park, etc) Venice, Florida South of the Pier General description: | How to get there:1 hour south of Tampa on the Gulf Coast |
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| Handy to bring along: 1.Shovel and a sifter 2. 3. | Helpful notes to newcomers: |
| Location #2: Peace River General description: The Peace River gravel you can Fossils from the Miocene and from the Pleistocene can be found in the gravel bars and in the river bed. February through May the water is lower than normal, and is the best time for collecting fossils. | How to get there: Take HWY17 south to Zolfo Springs (Hardee county). Pioneer Park is located at the the intersection of HWY 64 & 66. The following link gives additional information: http://english.fossiel.net/locations/location.php?plaats=Peace%20River |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. Shovel 2. Screen 3. Bucket 4, | Helpful notes to newcomers: There is camping available at the site. A family resort is at 2998 NW Highway 70 Arcadia, FL 34266 for more fossil collecting: http://www.peacerivercampground.com/ |
| Location #3: Shell Creek General description: As the name implies there is a great variety of fossils in the creek and along the bank including huge Megalodon teeth. | How to get there: Take Hwy 17 east from Punda Gorda. The bridge across Shell Creek has a boat ramp and parking. |
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| Handy to bring along: 1.Wading shoes 2.Screen 3.Shovel 4. Bucket | Helpful notes to newcomers: Collecting Vertebrate fossils requires a permit. Florida is famous for Miocene and Pleistocene mammals and reptile fossils. Information on the permit can be found at: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/vertpaleo/vppermit.htm |
| Location #4: WACISSA RIVER General description: A canoe trip down the Wacissa River will net a haul of fossils. The water is clear, the scenery beautiful and the float is worth the trip. | How to get there: The spring is accessed one mile S. of the town of Wacissa, off Hwy. 59. More information can be found at the following link: http://www.treasuresites.com/members/fossil.htm |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. 2. 3. | Helpful notes to newcomers: Watch for springs and creeks along the way. The fossils are more plentiful at these location. |
| Location #5: (Local beach, park, etc) General description: | How to get there: |
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