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flag Ohio hosts a free fossil hunt on Oct. 12 at Caesars Creek, where visitors can find ancient marine fossils like trilobites.

flag Southwest Ohio, especially around Five Rivers MetroPark and Caesars Creek Dam, offers accessible fossil hunting due to ancient sea beds from the Ordovician and Silurian periods. flag Exposed by streams and human-made structures, these sites reveal well-preserved invertebrate fossils like trilobites—Ohio’s state fossil—along with corals, crinoids, and brachiopods. flag The Ohio Department of Natural Resources hosts a free guided fossil-collecting event on October 12 at Caesars Creek, encouraging visitors to follow park guidelines and explore the area during fall’s educational events. flag No fees or special equipment are needed, making it a low-cost, hands-on way to discover prehistoric marine life.

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