Sonoran Fossil Expedition

[codemunky]

Randomly, I found an SD card in a GoPro I haven't used for years. It was filled with footage from a paleontology expedition in Mexico that we embarked on back in 2018. This was the last time I used that GoPro, which was securely mounted on the built-in mount of my Tacoma as we ventured into the wild. The experience was TRULY EXTRAORDINARY!

These fossil expeditions appointed by the professors at the Arizona Western College and paleontologists were life-changing and left a lasting impact on me. I've added some footage from my phone as well. It's not much of a documentary, but rather candid conversations during the drive to the fossil sites. I've added some miscellaneous clips that I just had to add.

Other organizations do these, and it is fun, especially if you like camping and the outdoors. So look for them in your area or your chosen place for discovery. Explore similar expeditions in your area.

Youtube: Sonoran Fossil Expedition in Mexico

I will post pics here later.

 

[geoffff]

Nice, where were you? It looks like the north end of the gulf, east of Golfo de Santa Clara, west of Puerto Penasco

 

[codemunky]

Nice, where were you? It looks like the north end of the gulf, east of Golfo de Santa Clara, west of Puerto Penasco

That is correct. The professor retired on May 2024, so permits haven't been renewed.

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Nice, where were you? It looks like the north end of the gulf, east of Golfo de Santa Clara, west of Puerto Penasco

I have been in that area many times...great area to explore. You are CORRECT!

I will be there on October 11th to explore the Craters then to Puerto Penasco...followed by El Golfo de Santa Clara!!! Need to take video pictures of the ALTAR DESERT!

 

[Ace Brown]

I have been in that area many times...great area to explore. You are CORRECT!

I will be there on October 11th to explore the Craters then to Puerto Penasco...followed by El Golfo de Santa Clara!!! Need to take video pictures of the ALTAR DESERT!

Well you said you were going there…… Hope the trip goes well and hope to see a full trip report.


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[LexusAllTerrain]

I dont do trip reports, I only post on facebook now a days...but some pictures I do load up to Instagram.
Check them out if you wish https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=35b3...Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS9sZXh1c3JvbS8&ntb=1

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Oh! and my invitation is still open...we are meeting at Why on October 10th. or early morning on the 11th. If interested!!! This is my practice run since next year 2025 will be my last time going to the Whales!

 

[Ace Brown]

Oh! and my invitation is still open...we are meeting at Why on October 10th. or early morning on the 11th. If interested!!! This is my practice run since next year 2025 will be my last time going to the Whales!

Thanks, but no. Im keeping my travels to good ol’ USA these days. But i would have liked to see that area.


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[LexusAllTerrain]

Thanks, but no. Im keeping my travels to good ol’ USA these days. But i would have liked to see that area.


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I hope you did not had a close call...while in Mexico!

 

[Ace Brown]

I hope you did not had a close call...while in Mexico!

No, nothing of that sort.


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[codemunky]

I have been in that area many times...great area to explore. You are CORRECT!

I will be there on October 11th to explore the Craters then to Puerto Penasco...followed by El Golfo de Santa Clara!!! Need to take video pictures of the ALTAR DESERT!

I haven't heard about the Craters. But I remember Overland Journal posting about this area a couple of years ago. I still have that issue. I'm looking at what else may be great to explore.

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

I haven't heard about the Craters. But I remember Overland Journal posting about this area a couple of years ago. I still have that issue. I'm looking at what else may be great to explore.

Scott Brady introduce me to the area along with Doron Strassman. Scott used to have EXPEDITION WEST back in time...I did explore the area solo...and an air compressor come handy!
From Lava crossings/craters to Sand dunes. Salt flats to old railroad crossing . They had back in time a Salt plant. They have made several movies at the Altar desert. and at Landsend you can appreciate the turquoise color at the sea!

https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=acf839f7d9bd4772JmltdHM9MTcyNDk3NjAwMCZpZ3VpZD0zNWY3NjRiZC02ODM4LTZiNTUtMTg4OC02YTIxNjk1MTZhM2ImaW5zaWQ9NTI5Mw&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=35f764bd-6838-6b55-1888-6a2169516a3b&psq=el+pinacate+y+gran+desierto+de+altar&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnL3dpa2kvRWxfUGluYWNhdGVfeV9HcmFuX0Rlc2llcnRvX2RlX0FsdGFyX0Jpb3NwaGVyZV9SZXNlcnZl&ntb=1

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

codemonkey ---sorry for the hijack. I am out. Back to normal programming!