Thornton Quarry Tour

Led by Ted Golat, Seecago Tours, this trip offers a rare opportunity to see the bottom of the Thornton Quarry. You will view a movie as well as search and carry out fossils from a 400 million year old coral reef! On this narrated bus tour, you will learn the histories of Thornton, Glenwood, Chicago Heights, Park Forest, University Park and Steger. You will also visit the Thornton History Museum and enjoy a docent-led tour of Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. Lunch (sub sandwich, pasta salad, cookie and drink) will be included at the quarry. Upon registration, you will receive a list of recommended attire and tools for fossil hunting. Fees: $84R/$89NR/$81 Keen-Agers. Please make checks payable to: Seecago Tours (dated 5/1). Please mail to; 1005 Ridge Rd./Munster, IN 46321 or drop off at the Park Office.