🦴 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I get the chance to step out of the museum and into the field for a real fossil hunting experience with American Fossil Quarry! (Located just outside of Kemmerer Wyoming)Instead of just looking at fossils behind glass, I got to experience what it’s like to search for ancient life directly from the rock — carefully working through the layers, learning about the geology, and seeing firsthand how fossils are discovered.Join me as I spend the day digging, exploring, and uncovering pieces of Earth’s prehistoric past!🦴 In this episode:⛏️ A real fossil excavation experience🔬 Learning how fossils are found and prepared🪨 Exploring Wyoming’s fossil-rich geology🦕 Hands-on paleontology in the field🌎 Another adventure on the Western Dino Road TripOne of the coolest parts of paleontology is that every fossil starts the same way — hidden in the ground, waiting to be discovered. Getting the opportunity to experience that process firsthand was an unforgettable part of this journey.A huge thank you to American Fossil Quarry for letting me be part of this experience and share the adventure!The Western Dino Road Trip continues with more museums, fossil sites, interviews, and prehistoric discoveries across the West.👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more dinosaur adventures, fossil hunting, and paleontology content!🦕 Let’s Get Prehistoric!#AmericanFossilQuarry #FossilHunting #Paleontology #Wyoming #Fossils #WesternDinoRoadTrip #PrehistoricLifePodcast #DinosaurFans #ScienceCommunication #FossilDig #FieldPaleontology
🦴 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I visit Fossil Butte National Monument and the Ulrich Fossil Gallery (Located just outside of Kemmerer Wyoming) to explore one of the most incredible fossil locations in the world!Millions of years ago, this area was home to an ancient freshwater ecosystem known as Fossil Lake, preserving an unbelievable record of prehistoric life. Today, those fossils give scientists a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the Eocene.Join me as I explore the exhibits, learn about the incredible fossils found here, and discover the story of one of Wyoming’s most important paleontological locations.🦴 In this episode:🐟 Fossils from the ancient Fossil Lake ecosystem🔬 How paleontologists study exceptionally preserved fossils🏛️ Exploring Fossil Butte National Monument🦴 Visiting the Ulrich Fossil Gallery🌎 Discovering Wyoming’s prehistoric historyFrom fish and plants to insects and other ancient organisms, Fossil Butte shows just how diverse life was millions of years ago — and why preserving these places is so important.This was another unforgettable stop on the Western Dino Road Trip 2026, and the journey continues with more museums, fossil sites, and prehistoric discoveries!👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more paleontology adventures, fossil discoveries, and museum explorations.🦕 Let’s Get Prehistoric!#FossilButte #UlrichFossilGallery #Fossils #Paleontology #Wyoming #WesternDinoRoadTrip #PrehistoricLifePodcast #NaturalHistory #FossilHunting #ScienceCommunication #AncientLife
🦖 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I visit the Wyoming Dinosaur Center (Located in Thermopilis Wyoming) one of the most incredible dinosaur museums in the country!Located in Thermopolis, Wyoming, the Wyoming Dinosaur Center is packed with amazing fossils, dinosaur skeletons, and exhibits that bring prehistoric life back to the present. From massive dinosaurs to incredible fossil discoveries, this museum shows just how important Wyoming is to the world of paleontology.Join me as I explore the exhibits, check out the dinosaurs, and experience one of the biggest stops on the Western Dino Road Trip!🦴 In this episode:🦖 Exploring the Wyoming Dinosaur Center🦕 Incredible dinosaur skeletons and fossils🔬 Learning about prehistoric discoveries from Wyoming🏛️ Touring one of the West’s premier dinosaur museums🌎 Experiencing another stop on the Western Dino Road TripWyoming has some of the richest dinosaur history on Earth, and the Wyoming Dinosaur Center is an amazing place to experience that history up close.The adventure continues with more museums, fossil sites, interviews, and prehistoric discoveries from across the West!👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more dinosaur adventures, fossil discoveries, and paleontology content.🦕 Let’s Get Prehistoric!#WyomingDinosaurCenter #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Fossils #WesternDinoRoadTrip #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Thermopolis #DinosaurMuseum #ScienceCommunication #DinosaurFans #FossilHunting
🦖 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I visit the Tate Geological Museum at Casper College (Located in Casper Wyoming) to explore one of Wyoming’s incredible destinations for fossils, dinosaurs, and natural history!The Tate Geological Museum is home to an amazing collection of prehistoric specimens, from dinosaurs and marine reptiles to Ice Age mammals and fossils that tell the story of Wyoming’s ancient past.Join me as I walk through the museum, explore the exhibits, and discover the incredible creatures that once lived in this region millions of years ago.🦴 In this episode:🦖 Dinosaur fossils and skeletons🌊 Ancient marine life and prehistoric ecosystems🦣 Ice Age discoveries🔬 How fossils help us understand Earth’s history🏛️ Exploring one of Wyoming’s coolest geology museumsWyoming is one of the most important places in the world for paleontology, and the Tate Geological Museum is a perfect example of how museums preserve and share these incredible stories.This is another stop on the Western Dino Road Trip, and the journey is only getting started!👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more dinosaur discoveries, fossil sites, museum tours, and prehistoric adventures.🦕 Let’s Get Prehistoric!#TateGeologicalMuseum #CasperWyoming #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Fossils #WesternDinoRoadTrip #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Wyoming #DinosaurMuseum #ScienceCommunication #FossilHunting
🦖 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I visit the Glenrock Paleon Museum (Located in Glenrock Wyoming) to explore one of Wyoming’s amazing hidden paleontology gems!I got the chance to go through the museum with Don, one of the incredible volunteers who helps share the stories behind the fossils and exhibits. Don was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, making this visit a great opportunity to learn more about the prehistoric history preserved in this area.From dinosaur fossils to local discoveries, the Glenrock Paleon Museum shows how even smaller museums can have a huge impact on sharing the science and excitement of paleontology.🦴 In this episode:🦖 Exploring the Glenrock Paleon Museum🔬 Learning about fossils and prehistoric discoveries🏛️ Going through the museum with Don🌎 Discovering Wyoming’s incredible paleontology history🦕 Another stop on the Western Dino Road TripA huge thank you to Don and everyone at the museum for making this visit such a great experience!The Western Dino Road Trip continues with more museums, fossil sites, interviews, and prehistoric adventures.👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more dinosaur discoveries!🦕 Let’s Get Prehistoric!#GlenrockPaleonMuseum #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Fossils #WesternDinoRoadTrip #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Wyoming #DinosaurMuseum #ScienceCommunication #DinosaurFans #FossilHunting
🦖 Welcome back to the Western Dino Road Trip 2026!In this episode, I visit the University of Wyoming Geological Museum (Located in Laramie Wyoming) to explore one of the coolest smaller-scale paleontology museums I’ve ever visited!Despite being a university museum, this place is packed with incredible fossils, dinosaur skeletons, and prehistoric discoveries. From amazing specimens to the museum’s incredible dinosaur displays, there was so much to explore.And of course… one of the highlights of the visit was finally getting to see Big Al — the famous Allosaurus known from the Morrison Formation — in person! While this was a replica of the original fossil, it was still an awesome experience getting to stand next to such an iconic dinosaur specimen.🦴 In this episode:🦖 Exploring the University of Wyoming Geological Museum🦕 Incredible dinosaur fossils and displays🦴 Seeing Big Al the Allosaurus🏛️ Discovering one of Wyoming’s hidden paleontology gems🌎 Learning about the prehistoric history preserved in the regionThis was another amazing stop on the Western Dino Road Trip, and it was a reminder that some of the best fossil experiences can come from museums of all sizes.The journey continues with more dinosaur discoveries, fossil sites, interviews, and prehistoric adventures!👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more paleontology content.🦕 Let’s Get Prehistoric!#UniversityOfWyoming #GeologyMuseum #BigAl #Allosaurus #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Fossils #WesternDinoRoadTrip #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Wyoming #DinosaurMuseum #science
