Laurel Dinosaur Park
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This dig site outside D.C. is known for its exceptionally high density of baby dinosaur fossils and dinosaur eggs.

šŸ“œ Dig site known for high density of baby dinosaur fossils and eggs.
šŸ” 41 acres set aside as Dinosaur Park in 2009, with 7.5 acres open to the public for fossil gathering.

Why Go

šŸ¦• Explore grounds where dinosaur bones were discovered
šŸ„š See exceptionally high density of baby dinosaur fossils and eggs
šŸ”¬ Assist paleontologists in gathering fossils during public programs
šŸŒ³ Enjoy the playground and garden area daily

Why Avoid

šŸš« Personal fossil collecting prohibited
ā˜” Weather affects fossil site access and programming
šŸš» Restrooms only open on public program days

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Public access to fossil beds on 1st and 3rd Saturdays monthly, plus 2nd Sunday May-Aug.
šŸ‘Ÿ Dress appropriately in closed-toed shoes; site can be dusty or muddy.
šŸ…æļø Park in small Dinosaur Park lot or along Mid-Atlantic Blvd; avoid business lots.

Cost

šŸ’° Free for Open House programs; Dig Day Experience is a paid program.

Hours

šŸ•’ Fossil site: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, plus 2nd Sunday May-Aug. Playground & Garden: Daily, sunrise to sunset.

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