Greenfield Center, New York: Walk on the Stromatolites
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- Address:
- Lester Park Rd, Greenfield Center, NY
- Directions:
- From Saratoga Springs drive west on NY-9N for about three miles. Turn left onto Middle Grove Rd. Drive a half-mile. Turn left onto Lester Park Rd. Drive a quarter-mile. You'll see the pull-off and placards on the left.
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Walk on the Stromatolites
Stromatolites are swirly rock patterns formed by by blue-green algae 490 million years ago. Walking on ancient fossils might seem like a bad idea, but you're encouraged to do so at this roadside site.
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Stop here if you are a rock nerd or into geology.
[Annie, 09/21/2020]Nearby Offbeat Places
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