The Fossil Dig at Glendive is in the Badlands of Montana. The classic examples of this terrain in the United States are the “mauvaises terres” of Badlands National Park in South Dakota, the Hell Creek Formation in Montana and the Grand Canyon. All are places where massive amounts of erosion have occurred through the soft sediments to reveal the rich fossil evidence of the past – evidence that points to the world wide flood of Noah’s day.
As you walk, view, dig, collect and explore these Badlands you will see the past unfold before you as you discover that what the Bible says about dinosaurs and the Flood is real – it will be right before your eyes. You will experience paleontology first hand as you learn how to identify, collect and interpret fossils from a Christian and creationist perspective. With fossils from T-Rex, Triceratops, Hadrosaur, turtles, and others commonly found on the site, everyone will have a hands-on experience of discovering and working with real bones.
Internationally known author and speaker Dennis Petersen has experienced digging on this property in years past. In encouraging others to attend he writes,
"… If you have never been on a real dinosaur excavation with God-fearing, experienced creationary (not evolutionary) teachers … it is one of the most delightful, meaningful and memorable things you will ever do in your life! The mere idea of unearthing the remains of creatures that have been preserved by sediments laid down during the global flood is stimulating enough. The truly wonderful bonus is to see an unbelieving friend softened toward the Lord as they see and feel the evidence of God’s awesome power revealed in the rocks.”
Choose from either our Dig-for-a-Day program or our week long Dino Digs adventure.
Dino Digs
The 2008 Dino Digs will be held June 23-27, and you can register for this event through Creation Studies Institute.
Dig-for-a-Day
For individuals, families or families with young children, and church/youth groups, Dig-for-a-Day can be an exciting adventure. You will be guided to the dig site @ 8:00 AM and dig until 3:30 PM [with a break for lunch}. There will be one guide/instructor for each 6 diggers. Cost for this opportunity is $100 for those 12 and over and $50 for those under 12.
Half day rates are $75 for those 12 and over and $35 for those under 12. You will also be guided to the dig site @ 8:00 AM and dig until noon with no break for lunch. The same ratio of 1 guide/instructor for each 6 diggers applies.
Reservations are required a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your dig date adventure. Due to our week long Dino Digs, Dig-for-a-Day will not be available June 23rd through June 27th.
Please e-mail your plans to us at fact@midrivers.com. For groups over 6, a 30 day notice is required and special group rates are available for 13 or more.
As with our regular Fossil Dig program, a liability waiver will be required from each digger.
Click here to view and print the Dig-for-a-Day application.