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Devonian Fossil Gorge


category : Historic Sites
Historic floods during the summer of 1993 surged over the emergency spillway and eroded a 15-foot deep channel, exposing the underlying bedrock. Visitors can walk over acres of Devonian Age sea floor and get a first-hand look at fossils normally hidden from view. Gorge open dawn-dusk daily.


Admission: Fee
Hours: Visitors Center: 8-4 weekdays, 10-5 weekends, Memorial Day-Labor Day; 8-4 weekdays during winter.
Address: Coralville Lake
Phone: 319-338-3543
Our Email: terry.j.escher@usace.army.mil
Our Website:www.coralvillelake.org

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Devonian Fossil Gorge

Historic floods during the summer of 1993 surged over the emergency spillway and eroded a 15-foot deep channel, exposing the underlying bedrock. Visitors can walk over acres of Devonian Age sea floor and get a first-hand look at fossils normally hidden from view. Gorge open dawn-dusk daily.

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Devonian Fossil Gorge

Historic floods during the summer of 1993 surged over the emergency spillway and eroded a 15-foot deep channel, exposing the ...