Outer Fossil Bed Hike September 11, 2010

Meet on the Interpretive Center deck. If you have difficulty walking on rocks, uneven ground, rough terrain, this hike isn't for you. We will walk several minutes in water about six inches to as much as three feet deep with little to moderate current. Guide will talk about the history, flora & fauna, the river and the engineering behind the McAlpine dam and locks. Expect to see thousands of fossils! Some are the best ones to be seen on the fossil beds. Bring water to drink, a hat, good hiking shoes - no sandals or flip-flops! Old athletic shoes will work. A walking stick is helpful. If you don't have one, you can find one among the driftwood. This hike is a terrific photo-op. Call the Park office (812-280-9970) the day before to verify the hike is on, because the hike is dependent on river conditions. If the one gate on the dam is open even a few inches, we can't go.