Every Poor Man Got the Cumberland Blues
Several years back, when I was just a teenager, they cut a great big wedge out of the mountain of western Maryland so that the I-68 could pass through.
This road cut is called Sideling Hill, and has become a popular stop to rest and learn a little geology.
Justin, Amber (My Sister), and I stopped and filmed it as an extra feature for the Fossils of West Virginia.
Apparently black bears are some what common in the area, however I have never seen one.
The shale here has fossils, although you can’t collect them.
They built a walkway over the highway so you can get a better veiw.
Big brother is watching you.
After putzing around Sideling Hill, we headed to the Cumberland MD to check out another fossil location. Much like the other fossil locations, this one was also a road cut, back in the country.
We combed through the shale pile to see what we could find.
We were not disappointed.
Everything needed to be carefully wrapped, luckily Amber had lot’s of practice from back in the day when she helped us pack mineral specimen orders.
Justin even uncovered a nice quartz crystal.
However the best part was getting to spend time with my sister. 
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