Overview

Paddling For A Purpose In An Ancient Seabed

(IMPORTANT NOTE: this creek is often impacted by drought - there are always sharks teeth available to be found but sometimes not alot of water - Join this event to paddle but do not be disappointed if your just digging for sharks teeth).
Paddling down a serene and meandering creek may not seem like the typical setting for a shark tooth hunt, but in certain ancient sea beds, this adventure unfolds as a unique and exhilarating experience. As you gently glide your paddleboard, kayak or canoe along the calm waters, the surroundings transform into a world of wonder and discovery. Towering trees with their long branches create a natural canopy above, casting dappled shadows on the water's surface. The air is filled with the sweet scent of wildflowers, and the sounds of chirping birds provide a soothing soundtrack to your journey.
What makes this creek truly extraordinary is its connection to a distant prehistoric past. Millions of years ago, the area you're paddling through was submerged beneath a vast ocean teeming with ancient marine life, including sharks. Today, the remnants of that ancient world lie hidden beneath the water's surface, waiting to be uncovered by adventurous souls.
As you paddle further downstream, your eyes scan the creek's rocky banks, hoping to catch a glimpse of a telltale glimmer. Shark teeth, once a part of the formidable creatures that patrolled these waters, now rest as fossils in the sediment. These small but intriguing relics hold the secrets of bygone eras, and the thrill of discovering one, even in such an unexpected setting, is a testament to nature's enduring mysteries.
With each stroke of your paddle, you become more attuned to the rhythm of the creek and the potential for uncovering these elusive treasures. Your heart quickens with anticipation as you spot a peculiar shape partially buried in the sediment. Carefully, you reach down and retrieve a fossilized shark tooth, feeling a connection to the distant past and a sense of wonder that can only be experienced when exploring the hidden gems of our planet.
Paddling along this creek is not just a journey through a tranquil natural landscape; it's a voyage back in time, a thrilling encounter with the relics of ancient sea creatures, and a reminder of the remarkable stories nature has to tell.
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This is a ticketed event where we will spend a few hours floating on a tranquil creek and digging for fossils along the way. Perfect for newbies and novices. You can stay as long as you want all day if needed (with your own gear). We will provide ice cold water.
Ages: 6 and up and we will narrate the paddle
Gear: bring a kitchen colander and small garden spade

Time: 10:00am meetup - 10:30am launch
Launch: gentle grassy slope 100 yards from parking
Parking: Roadside no fee
Flow: gentle
Craft: Paddleboards (Aero or Rigid), Kayaks or Canoe
Depth: 3-4ft
Length: It's a low and slow creek where we may only cover a distance of a mile or less. There are millions of fossils down here to occupy you.