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| COME DIG FOR DINOSAURS WITH US! |
Dig For Dinosaurs
in the Badlands of South Dakota! PaleoAdventures
works with private landowners in the Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota badlands though fossil leases. Our main interest is
in discovering and researching new, well-preserved specimens that can be sold or donated to museums around the world. We do
however occasionally find bone bed deposits which are suitable for tourist activities. These bone beds typically are ancient
river channel deposits where a variety of isolated dinosaur, mammal, reptile, amphibian and fish fossils can be found. Because
the bones are normally not connected to a skeleton they do not have as much scientific value as partial or complete skeletons.
This means that once the scientific data is collected many of these bones can be sold or collected by enthusiasts. Walter W. Stein, the owner has been exploring for fossil vertebrates
for over 15 years and has discovered, excavated, or prepared over 25 well-preserved dinosaur skeletons as well as dozens of
other scientifically interesting specimens. Walter is a wonderful teacher and an excellent guide. If you are interested in
going out for the adventure of a lifetime please inquire about our latest digsite adventure packages. Availability
and times may vary and tours are seasonal by nature*. CALL:
605-210-1275 to reserve your spot! or EMAIL- stein151@verizon.net We can also set up large group tours for schools,
clubs and organizations. Please call for details and a custom quote.
If you'd like to
see what one of our trips is like, here's a link to a youtube video posted by one of our diggers (Thanks guys!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=A6Xs1QKaJM8
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*It is recommended that tours are scheduled far in advance as space and availability
are limited. Exploration and excavation for dinosaur bones is a safe and fun activity but conditions are rugged and temperatures
can be extreme. Participation is at own risk. It is recommended that only those in good physical condition join each tour
and that all participants have health insurance. Participants are allowed to keep up to $50.00 worth of common fossils each
day. Additional isolated specimens may be purchased after evaluation. Scientifically significant fossils
are reserved for museums or universities only, as determined by the guide. Due to the outdoor nature of this activity the weather may affect our ability to explore on any given day. Light rain
is a blessing in July and August (please bring a rain poncho in this event) and should not impede our exploration. If serious
inclement weather strikes prior to leaving for the field we will make every effort to reschedule the trip. If that is not
possible a full refund will be granted. If serious inclement weather hits while we are already in the field a partial refund
will be considered depending upon the time of day we leave the field. Our dig sites are best suited for children over ten
years of age. I'm sorry, but guests must
be at least eight years old to join our groups. IMPORTANT: These are not "Hack and Slash" Tours, where collectors race to rip out and collect
everything they find. Our tours are primarily educational in nature and designed for families interested in learning about
paleontology. Guests are only allowed to keep common fossils of little scientific interest. Commercially significant fossils
may be purchased after evaluation, for an additional fee, as a courtesy and incentive to our land owners. Scientifically significant
finds are reserved only for academic institutions. I'm sorry, but extreme "private collectors" expecting
to take home a complete Triceratops skeleton for $150/day should not apply.
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| A future paleontologist- young Mr. Croley and dad 2011. |
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| Heres Maria Kinsey working on an isolated four foot duckbill femur. |
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| Paleontologists are often like overgrown kids playing in a sandbox! |
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Price per Child
(under 18)
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Price for Family of Four
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$125.00
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$500.00
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$200.00
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$800.00
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NEW!
Four Day
Over-night
SUPERTRIP
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$650
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$2,100
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2013 SUMMER SCHEDULE Tours are available four days/week
(Wednesday-Saturday) beginning on JUNE 7th and ending on August 3rd and BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Availability
may change without notice. Full day and Two day trips leave from the Dinosaur Field Station parking
lot at 8:00 AM (each day) and return home before 8:00 PM each day.
IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN FOUR PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP for any of our 1 or 2 day trips: Additional adults: $100.00/day Additional children:
$85.00/day
NEW FOR 2013- THE SUPERTRIP!- This year, we will also offer some of our guests the chance to
experience two extended paleo trips, complete with camping overnight in the badlands and the chance to work on some
more important finds. These trips are for guests ages 12 and up or veterans who have dug well in the past. Dates
for the supertrips will be July 24th-July 27th and July 31st - August 3rd.These trips are very similar to the regular tours except we will have less
drive time and more dig time. Unlike our regular daily trips, guests will be responsible for driving their own
vehicles (4x4 REQUIRED) into the field and they will be able to camp in the field near the sites. Tours will run four days
and three nights and meals are provided (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Please keep in mind this is a remote area and conditions/facilities
are rugged (1 outhouse- no showers). There is a maximum of 16 and a minimum of 8 spots for the supertrip.
If we are unable to schedule at least 8 people we will will need to cancel the overnight portion of the trip and regular rates
will apply. THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR THE SUPERTRIPS IS APRIL 30th. These must be paid in full by no later than 4 weeks
prior to the date of the trip.
GROUP DISCOUNTS: If your party, organization, club or school group has more than 10 people we
can give you a special group rate. We can even help schedule the rest of your Black Hills Vacation, suggest additional places
to visit, assist with transportation, food, and lodging and other travel services. Please call or e-mail to obtain a quote
and custom tour itinerary.
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| Photo courtesy of two of our repeat clients -Fern Delacroix and Paula Grey 2005 and 2006 veterans. |
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| Here's our 2007 veteran Mr. Munn and one of his great finds. |
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Hear what some of our guests had to say...
"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Stein......
I'm back home again in Texas and want to take this opportunity to
thank you both for your hospitality while I was in Belle Fourche.
It was a wonderful vacation and I enjoyed myself immensely!
It far exceeded anything I could have imagined and I sincerely appreciate
your kindness, friendliness, professionalism, and patience in explaining and teaching for those two days. As you can see, I already have my little fossil collection neatly organized into separate
containers. I'm tickled to death with the fossils that I got to bring home with me."
Maria
Kinsey- Texas
"Merry Christmas, Walter,
to you and your family!
We enjoyed our time with you this past summer so much and Tyler is still talking about it.
Bobbie scrap-booked his entire trip and he is so proud and eager to show and share what he found and learned. Thanks again
for your wonderful personality, your patience with Tyler and your sharing with him
an experience he will never forget!"
Ron
Terrell- Missouri
"I wanted to thank
you for spending so much time with us that day. We really felt like fossil experts after you shared your knowledge with us.
In fact, the other day I was watching the Discovery Channel and there was a show on about Jane the Trex they found in the
Hells Creek formation. And as I was watching I kept saying to myself that I already knew that. You had basically
already
shared this information with us. It was so neat. And I also wanted to thank you for spending so much time with my youngest
daughter Madyson. She totally stayed interested in the dig the whole time. And I give you total credit for that. You made
her feel like she was special and important. I plan on referring all of my friends to you when they ask me about unique
places to take a vacation. And my girls and I will absolutely come visit you again for another day of digging for dinosaur
fossils. We had so much fun. Thanks again."
-Jodi, Jordyn and Madyson Fisk
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