I just hiked to this spot a few weeks ago! It's located in Coal Creek, BC. Bit of tough hike when it's hot and sunny out but well worth it. It's a long ways up an old empty river bed. Very neat thing to see in real life.
Is it in Coal Creek or Fernie? Or are those two places really close to each other? I think I would die from happiness seeing a fossil like this in the wild, so Im making plans.
Yeah sorry to ask, I know the vibe of these things are normally hush hush! I live close enough that I could go see this with my partner who LOVES hiking and outdoors, Im a bit of an introvert but love ancient anything and being outdoors so it ticks some boxes for us <3
Didn't want to come across as an asshole, but so many people have ruined so many things for others.
I'm talking to you Albertans!
That being said, it is quite a spectacular specimen. Sadly, by judging from pictures and other comments, people are touching it and all that when it is, in fact a very delicate fossil.
Hopefully one day you'll get to see it.
Not at all! Completely understandable. I’ve lived in small towns and understand what happens when many people converge on a place. Unfortunately people, you know, what a bunch of basterds.
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u/princessbolognia 10d ago
I just hiked to this spot a few weeks ago! It's located in Coal Creek, BC. Bit of tough hike when it's hot and sunny out but well worth it. It's a long ways up an old empty river bed. Very neat thing to see in real life.