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After 350 million years, what’s Thornton Quarry’s future?


If you do an online search for “Thornton Quarry tour,” here’s what comes up:

“The Village of Thornton, in conjunction with the quarry owner, offers two tours a year, on the first Saturday of the month in June and October. There is a $20 charge. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.”

And then this:

“Reservations are completely filled through 2021 and will not be accepted until further notice.”

In short, most of…

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