Humpback whale - Fort Bragg CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member sbcamper
N 39° 29.285 W 123° 47.267
10S E 432255 N 4371238
This fossil of a humpback whale in on view and sheltered at the entrance to the State Park nearby.
Waymark Code: WMM7BP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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One does not need to be a camper to view the display.
These whales migrate twice a year from Baja to Alaska.
Point Laguna, within the park is open for day use and parks about 40 vehicles. Picnics and observation from the boardwalk are options depending upon the weather.
What kinds of fossils are found here:
whale skeleton


Admission Fee: no

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