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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Calico Early Man Site, Barstow

Calico Early Man Site
~15 miles northest of Barstow
Bureau of Land Management

http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/calico.html

Weds: 12:30p-4:30p
Thurs-Sun: 9a-4:30p

Guided Tours
Weds: 1:30 and 3:30
Thurs-Sun: 9:30a, 11:30a, 1:30p and 3:30p

Adults (1 or 2 persons) $5, each additional person $2.50
Children (12 and under) $1
Seniors (62+) $2

--It is thought that early nomadic hunters stopped in this area as a possible stone tool workshop, quarry or campsite
--Numerous artifacts have been found including stone knives, picks and chopping tools
--This is the only New World project undertaken by the famed Dr Leakey
--In addition to the tours, they have interactive and demonstration sessions

Visit the BLM website for the latest information.

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