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Calvert Cliffs State Park is home to the cliffs of the same name which are famous for their abundance of fossils. During the Miocene, roughly 20 to 10 million years ago, much of the East Coast was underwater. Shells and bones from the prehistoric sharks, whales, seabirds and invertebrates were buried in the sand and mud. Millions of years later, the ocean retreated, revealing the cliffs that hold those remains. Let’s not forget Skipjack & Sailor 🐾🐾😜. #calvertcliffs #chesapeakestylemagazine #F

Looking for a fun, new adventure? Visit Calvert Cliffs State Park located in Calvert County! The massive cliffs, from which Calvert Cliffs State Park was named, dominate the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay for roughly 24 miles. They were formed over 10 to 20 million years ago when all of Southern Maryland was covered by a warm, shallow sea. When the sea receded the cliffs were exposed and began eroding. Today these cliffs reveal the remains of prehistoric species, including sharks, whales, rays