At Skávo we celebrate the past archaeological discoveries of the quarry and provide the pickaxes and shovels for your own exploration. Whether you are ankle-deep, knee-deep, or neck-deep in the expedition, there are new discoveries to be made by all ages!
The legendary Skávosauraus has always been just that, a legend. That is until whispers arose of an equally legendary archaeological discovery. The rumors were true, deep in the Carnegie Quarry of Jensen, Utah, a local archaeologist alone uncovered the full form fossilization of the Skávosaurus within the rock walls of the quarry. This discovery boomed into a phenomenal roar as guests came from far and wide to see the great Skávosaurus.
In Greek, “Skávo”, translates to “Discovery”. Here in the quarry, Skávo fosters new discoveries as a fossil-rich resort and adventure site. As once just a shack and a dig-site, this fossil-rich landscape now needed to accommodate for the now tourist-demanding requests, like lodging. The resort is built around the cliff-side walls of the quarry. One wall is pure rock, showing off the grandeur of the fossil and the opposite wall is a floor-to-ceiling window, showing off the beautiful canyon-scape. The interior, inspired by modern industrial architecture, also serves as a classically lit showroom and museum to exhibit real fossils and discoveries of Carnegie Quarry. The museum lighting against the artifacts provides a classical showcase of the fossils and cavernous walls.
Embark on the Fossil Trek, where your destination is set for discovery!
En route to the local dig site, your guide, Doctor Jensen, will teach you about the rich history of discoveries made here at Skávo. Your guide will also tell you about the legend of the fossilized Skávosauraus , about how there is only one known to man… could that all possibly change on your Fossil Trek today? To answer that question, you first need to consider this…
Are you and your team ready to be knee-deep in a legendary discovery!
With your tour group you will learn about paleontology, celebrate past discoveries and conduct your own legendary research, a piece of which will serve as a souvenir of your expedition
Fossil Trek Supply has all you need for you adventures here at Skávo and to bring the quality of Black+Decker home with you. Black+Decker brand sunglasses and shovels are available here, as well as your very own Fossil Friend Surprise Egg, brought to you by Black+Decker RFID technology.
The Fossil Friend Surprise Egg is an interactive x-ray experience. Start by choosing your own Fossil Friend, then the on-site paleontologist will assist you in placing your egg on the X-Ray pad to activate the technology. The X-Ray machine will teach you all about the unique Fossil Friend that is inside the egg you have chosen. As the machine tells you about the friend, it will hatch from the egg before your eyes. The Fossil Friend Surprise Eggs have many different fossil friends you can find, from common, rare, super rare and legendary! Which fossil friend will you choose?
(Mock sponsorship for class assignment)