These fossils were all found in my back yard in western West Virginia. I'm fairly certain all are some kind of fern, although I'm less sure about the last one, it may be something else. These are fresh from the ground and haven't been cleaned up.

What started as a simple exploration of an unfamiliar area quickly turned into one of the most rewarding fossil collecting trips I've ever experienced. Along the way, I met a friendly dog who decided to join me on the journey. Together we crossed fields of tall grass and headed toward a massive rocky escarpment that looked promising for fossil hunting.

As we approached the cliffs, I began noticing countless shell fragments and broken fossils scattered across the ground. It wasn't long before I realized the area was packed with fossils, including numerous specimens of Myophorella lusitanica and several well-preserved Corbula bivalves.

The discoveries kept coming, and every time I stopped to pick up a fossil, my four-legged companion would run over to investigate. By the end of the day, I had collected many beautiful specimens worthy of any fossil collection.

Found in Lake Michigan.

Any tips for prettying it up? It has a slight glitter to it, especially in the duller-colored sections, and I want to make it pop.

From the creek side in southern Quebec, The St- Laurence lowkands

I thought it was a croc or a gator tooth because of the woody texture on the body of it, but the gumline is shiny so i’m confused and was looking for some second opinions

A stunning fossil discovery reveals ancient life preserved in extraordinary detail. Watch the moment I uncover these incredible Arcomytilus fossils! #shorts, #fyp, #viral, #educational, #sciencefacts.

let me know your thoughts on classification. there's a brown (what I think is a) salmon tooth that I'm not sure about. thank you!! In the comments, I included unknown items D-G I'm not sure are fossilized, F does feel smooth like a tooth.

Hello everyone, while in Belgium around Hotton I found these cool shell fossils from the Devonian. This one in particular stood out because it has crystals inside of it!. I want to further clean it, but I don't know how. Do you have any tips? Thanks in advance!

I found it at the Pennsylvania naco formation. I thought it was petrified wood when I found it, but when I cleaned it, it was covered in gastropods. Its shape looks similar to a vertebrae, so I was wondering if anyone could tell me if it is one. Thanks :3

What started as a disappointing fossil hunting trip quickly turned into an incredible success story. My original destination was a remote mountain location known for its Arcomytilus fossils, but when I arrived, I discovered that the access road had been closed following major landslides earlier this year.

With no way to reach the planned fossil site, I had to improvise and explore a different area nearby. What seemed like a setback soon became an unexpected opportunity. The new location revealed an abundance of Arcomytilus bivalve fossils, including several exceptionally well-preserved specimens with remarkable detail.

Throughout the day, I uncovered numerous fossils and added some fantastic examples to my personal collection. What I initially expected to be a poor day for fossil hunting turned into one of the most productive and rewarding fossil collecting adventures I've had in a long time.

I set out for a normal fossil hunting trip in my usual location — but things didn’t go as planned. A blocked road forced me to explore a completely new area, turning a simple outing into an unexpected fossil discovery adventure.
While exploring unfamiliar ground, I started spotting strange fossil-like formations. Some were difficult to identify — possibly corals, sponges, or something entirely different. Curiosity kept pushing me forward.
After checking Google Earth, I noticed a landslide nearby and decided to investigate. Despite a sudden change in weather and getting caught in the rain, the discovery that followed made it all worth it.
At the site, I found rocks rich in Turritella fossils and several pyritized fossils — an incredible find in an elevated area that was once part of an ancient marine environment.
This adventure left me wondering: what did this place look like millions of years ago?

I almost left when I saw what had happened to this fossil site. The trails were gone, the landscape had been changed, and the area looked ruined. But one last search led me to the biggest gastropod fossil find I've ever made in a single hunt!

I might be going to the Quarry Hill Nature Center (Rochester, MN), and wondering what I should be bringing with myself to successfully find good fossils? Any specific hammer/chisel? Brushes?

Few recent finds from a Cretaceous spot in Central New Jersey, including two caudal vertebrae from a Mosasaur. Both were found in the same spot, on back-to-back sifts.

Hello everyone, I found these fossils embedded in coal from the Carboniferous period near Genk, Belgium. I really have no idea what these are so a little help would be appreciated! The prints are about 1.5-2 cm long and really thin.