Nestled in the heart of southwestern Wyoming, Kemmerer and Diamondville are more than just beautiful and adventure-filled towns. Rich in the outdoors, rooted in the mining industry, and renowned for its unique fossil beds, these communities are true gems in the Wild West. Here are a few fascinating points from Fossil Basin’s history! Community Origins […]
The rugged landscapes around Fossil Basin hold more than just outdoor fun, history, and fossils—they also carry eerie tales of spirits, tied to the town’s past. From love and loss to valor and dedication, these ghost stories have haunted the region for generations. Here’s a look at some of the spookiest sightings and tales from […]
Being able to dig into over 50 million years of sediment is part of what makes Fossil Basin so special; visitors have the rare opportunity to find fossils from the past and rediscover them as treasures of the present. Nature’s Treasures not only understands this, but with their Fossil Fish Adventures quarry outside of Kemmerer, […]
Every year, hundreds of visitors get to chisel into the 52-million-year-old history of Fossil Basin’s world-renowned fossil quarries. The experience of fossil digging is something magnificent to share with others. For strangers, friends, and families, it can be a highlight of any adventure, getting to find your part of prehistoric history buried into limestone. In […]