Post Oak Creek - Fossil/Shark Teeth Hunt

Did y'all know that in Sherman Texas (about 30 minutes north of McKinney) there is a great spot to search for old shark teeth and fossils? There were fossils everywhere. Just pick a spot to sit and start scooping up rocks and you are bound to find something interesting! Supposedly the old shark teeth are from 145 million years ago.

(Some of our finds)

We went with friends, because what better way is there to spend a gorgeous day outside (easily able to social distance), but still so much fun! I mainly took pictures...because hey, it was just beautiful. And because I love taking pictures of people having fun. But everyone else was sifting rocks and enjoying hanging out in the water of the creek looking for shark teeth and cool fossils and rocks. I couldn't believe how many they found!!

If you find something different here is a good link to see what it is: http://northtexasfossils.com/sharks.htm

Who knew that you could do something so cool so close to home?! My kids are already asking when we are going back. And I am sure it will be soon!

(Love watching them spend time together exploring)

Here are some things to do before you go, or to bring with you:

Suntan lotion/Bug spray.

Strainer to sift through the dirt/rocks.

Bucket/pail to keep everything you want to bring home

Small Towel to wipe off rocks (or sweat if you go on a hot day)!

Water shoes or boots (I don't suggest going barefoot).

Bathing suits (although my kids just sat down in what they were wearing and made it even more fun).

A change of clothes if you have kids that will no doubt be soaking wet by the time you are done.

Bottled Water (b/c Texas is hot and seeing all that water makes you want to drink water!)

And a camera Of Course!! It’s so pretty here!

Also, I have heard people say that they have seen snakes there, (thankfully we didn't...b/c I don't know how I would have reacted to that). We did see some broken glass though. So, my suggestion would be to make sure you and your family are wearing some type of water shoe. Just in case.

(Because your kids will be in the water!)

Ok, so now I know you want to know where we were...and y'all need to go.....so here is the

Location: Post Oak Creek, Sherman

Take North 75 to Exit 56. S Travis Street Sherman. If you type in your GPS Danny's Paint & Body Shop it will take you right to where there is a good entrance to the creek. You will see where all the cars park near the bridge. On the same side of the Body Shop as you are walking toward the bridge you will see a little cut-off going down. Take that path and it will lead you right down to the creek. There are a few dirt steps so make sure you are wearing good shoes so that you don't slip.