You're looking at history. The creekbed is solid limestone, a layer geologists call the Goodland layer. It runs through the GlenMar Ranch in Caddo, OK.
My Darlin' and I spent a day together, walking the creek, looking carefully at the limestone beneath our feet. It had just rained the night before, and the creek was flowing.
We were looking for a specific fossil, an ancient animal that lived under the sea. It's called an Ammonite. Most of them are two or three inches in diameter.
Bigger Ammonites existed, though. I've seen fossilized Ammonites the size of steering wheels at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in February.
They're right there, buried in the limestone. Sometimes all you'll see is a tiny ridged curve in the stone.
We each found one. We're driving back to Tucson with our prizes carefully wrapped. We've been converted to amateur paleontologists!
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Amazing what is right under your
nosefeet. Great photos!That creek sure looks inviting, even though it is only temporary--that limestone makes for good drinking water in addition to a treasure trove. Nice find!
Too bad we can't rustle up some gold in those streams! Really enjoyed your photos Mike. Thank you for taking us on the great journey.
That's one of the best parts of hanging out in the wild, finding very cool treasures to bring home and put in a shelf. I love stuff like that! Have a safe drive home.
That is way to cool, thank you for sharing these great photos!
Your Friend in Charlottesville Virginia!
Mike, you always have great pics and this whole series shows off your talent both writing and photography. Thank you or the lessons on OK. Another good post.
Don R.
Very cool trip it sounds like Mike! I really love reading your posts. They have such a wonderous whimsical way about them. Thanks for sharing your musings with us!
Susan
What an adventure! And to get such fabulous photos for posterity. The American West is just about the most beautiful place on this earth.
Mike - these photos are amazing! Fossils are sooo cool!!!!
Great stuff Mike! Glad to see there is still some water in AZ!
Nice trophy of your week in cattle country, Mike. This will make a great story for the grand kids!
Bonnie,
Great idea; I'll print them out and mail them to the grandkids! Thanks!
Jeff,
There may still be some water in Arizona; I don't know. The pictures are from southeastern Oklahoma, though. LOL
Barbara Jo,
I couldn't agree more!
Lenn,
You need a vacation out west! Give us a jingle.
Susan,
Thanks for the comment! Whimsically yours, etc.
Don,
Thanks! I love taking the photos, and then figuring out what to say about them. I don't think I could write half as well without the visual stimulus.
Charles,
I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting.
Doreen,
We're safely home. Now if the trip to Phoenix on Thursday is uneventful...
Susie,
The gold is right here in Active Rain! Thanks for commenting.
Kent,
The creeks flow year round; there are fish in 'em. Tiny fish, but fish nevertheless.
Virginia,
Thanks for stopping by to comment!
Mike in Tucson
Mike, I love these photographs! Where were these taken? - In Oklahoma? Wow........looks like you've been on a trip and I didn't know about it. I'll have to check out the other posts! ;-)
Mike- these are amazing photos that you took, you have a good eye for the camera. Very interesting too.
Eleanor,
We've been visiting our friends in Oklahoma for tha past 14 years, and working cattle with them for 13. We've walked the creeks before, but until this year, had not found an Ammonite of any size. Then this year we found two! I love the photo of the sand dollar!
Katerina,
Thanks! It's something I certainly enjoy.
Teri,
Please see my post of April 11th; you'll enjoy the series. Will we see you at the AR gathering in Gilbert tomorrow morning?
Mike in Tucson
Mike, how about on Thursday morning? On the 24th, right?
Teri,
Somehow I've already lost a day this week! See you Thursday!
Mike in Tucson