[Rockhounds] Swatara Park - fossils?

[Dennis Buffenmyer]

Frederick Olmstead wrote:

> Hi
> I am aware of the web sites and info about Swatara Gap and the Park
> I talked to a friend who was able to collect fossils at the Swatara 
> Gap - BEFORE it was closed off 'cause
> all 'them rockhounds collected and caused damage to 'hillside; (?) 
> along the highway near the overpass (?)
>
> I understand that a "truckload" (or more) material was moved from the 
> Gap to the Swatara Park so collectors could
> go there and collect.
>
> I was just wondering if anyone has collected at the park - when - and 
> what they found.
>
> Thankzzzz
>
> GeorgiaO
>
> I also read ( on the 'net'?) that the PA parks were closed 'cause of 
> money ....
>
> If so - need to check to see if this park is open...
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> Jim Daly wrote:
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>> What sort of material are we talking about here?
>>  I expect to be passing nearby in October.
>>  Jim Daly
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>> Frederick Olmstead <folmstead at rcn.com> wrote:
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>>> Hello ... all.
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>> A question...
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>> Swatara Park, PA
>> I know that the ( some ) material from Swatara Gap was moved to the park
>> so we rockhounds could sort through the "stuff".
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>> Have you been there lately?
>> My question..... Is it worth a 3+ hour trip from my house to sort 
>> through this material????
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>> Thankzzz
>> GeorgiaO
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OK,
the material is spread out over the size about the size of a football 
field at least a a foot or two deep. It is out in the open. I can assure 
you,  you will find fossils. I would not advocate trying to do this in 
the heat of the day right now, as it is in the open, but a beautiful 
drive to get there. I dont know of any rumors as to parks being closed, 
Especially this one as there is no admision into this "park" that I ever 
paid.