BYNUM GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Half-Day Fossil Dig Site Tour: A Family-Friendly Visit to a Real Dinosaur Site in Bynum
A four-hour, family-oriented site tour that introduces visitors to basic fossil identification and the region's geologic story.
Half-Day Fossil Dig Site Tour: A Family-Friendly Visit to a Real Dinosaur Site in Bynum.
This half-day outing takes you off the beaten path to tour an actual fossil dig site, learn rudimentary fossil-identification skills, and hear the local geologic history from guides as you travel to the site. The program is staged as a site tour rather than a digging workshop and is designed to be accessible and engaging for visitors of all ages.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
See Real Dinosaur Bones — No Digging Required
This is a site tour only: participants will not excavate, but will have the chance to see plenty of dinosaur bones in situ and learn how to recognize basic fossil features.
Introductory Fossil-Identification Skills
The program teaches rudimentary paleontological identification techniques—ideal for novices and families who want a hands-on introduction to reading fossils and understanding what to look for in the field.
A Remote, Geologic Landscape Walk
Guides narrate a rich geologic history during the drive to the dig site; expect uneven terrain and the dramatic, exposed earth that makes the region productive for fossils.
What the day feels like
What the Half-Day Feels Like
Across roughly four hours you’ll board transport with guides who narrate the region’s geology en route, step onto remote, uneven ground at a real fossil site, and move slowly through sections of exposed bone while learning to identify common fossil features. The pace is educational and family-friendly—designed to introduce beginners to paleontology without requiring excavation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits best—and who should take precautions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program is approximately 4 hours in length and is offered in morning and afternoon departures.
Bring long pants, sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, bug spray, sunglasses, camera, snacks, hiking boots or good walking shoes, any necessary medications, and car seats for children under six (under sixty pounds). Water is provided but you may bring your own.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Will participants be digging for fossils?
No — this is a site tour only. There is no excavation as part of the half-day program, but you will see dinosaur bones exposed at the site.
Are there age restrictions for this program?
There is no age minimum or maximum, but parents should note that the terrain is uneven and car seats are required for children under six years old and under sixty pounds.
When are tours available?
Site tour expeditions are available in the morning and afternoon.
Should I bring water and tools?
Water is provided, although you are welcome to bring your own. Do not bring tools or equipment—the operator provides necessary tools for programs that require them.
Can I bring my pet or a firearm?
No — pets and firearms are not allowed on the program.
I want to take part in an actual dig—what are my options?
The half-day program is a site tour only; for hands-on excavation consider the operator’s full 1-Day Program.