GEOTOUR GUIDE - City of Kamloops
GEOTOUR GUIDE - City of Kamloops
GEOTOUR GUIDE - City of Kamloops
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Figure 15. Layers <strong>of</strong> dark mudstone and white volcanic ash in the McAbee fossil beds overlook a broad panorama <strong>of</strong> the Thompson River valley and adjacent<br />
highlands and plateaux. (Photo by R. Turner)<br />
How to get to tHe mCabee fossil beds. The fossil beds are privately operated (http://dll-fossils.com).<br />
Tours are available daily in July and August. During the shoulder seasons <strong>of</strong> May-June and September-October tours<br />
need to be arranged in advance. The fossil beds are on the TransCanada Highway 65 km west <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kamloops</strong> or 13<br />
km east <strong>of</strong> Cache Creek. Driving west, look for a sign on the north side <strong>of</strong> the highway 5 km east <strong>of</strong> Juniper Beach<br />
Provincial Park.<br />
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