Devonian Fossil Gorge Iowa City

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(157) · Lookout in Iowa City, United States
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Imagine walking on a 375 million year old ocean floor! This glimpse into Iowa’s geologic past was first exposed during the Floods of 1993 at Coralville …

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4.5/5 · 157 reviews
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Aug 22, 2024
The openness of the gorge was fun for all ages. And the park around the Gorge was very pretty. We didn't allocate enough time for the area - recommend at least 2 hours. Full review by KSTravers
Jul 7, 2024
We were driving across Iowa and needed a place to stop for a bit, so we stopped here. Didn't see any fossils but took a nice walk along the trail at Coralville Lake Full review by PatR692
Jul 4, 2024
Free family fun! Great opportunity to climb rocks and look for fossils. My kids are climbers and love to jump over creeks and from rock to rock. Full review by Amy G

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Hi, LynneinChgo. What would you like to know about this attraction? Can you collect any of the little fossils?
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Never mind answering, I see the answer is no.
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Answer by LynneinChgo · Sep 16, 2019
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Are kids able to find fossils and take them home?
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It is a protected area and against the law to remove fossils from the site. There are many signs posted stating removal of fossils is strictly prohibited and if caught would be fined $500. …
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It is a protected area and against the law to remove fossils from the site. There are many signs posted stating removal of fossils is strictly prohibited and if caught would be fined $500. However, when you are there you will find fossils with every footstep and photos are allowed. Definitely go if you have the chance. It’s incredible!!!
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Answer by Jeanette B · May 12, 2019
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Will this place buy fossils from me?
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No. There’s nobody working there. It’s just an open area to visit
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Answer by Casey Y · Jun 8, 2018
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