Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is a U. S. National Monument near Harrison, Nebraska. The main features of the monument are a valley of …
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Oct 6, 2024
What a find.. the rangers were so informative. I learned so much about the fossils. I never knew camels and hippos roamed this area. My favorite time spent was the the Native American artifacts on di… Full review by triliumsummer
Aug 31, 2024
Wonderful movie and exhibits in the Visitor’s Center. Amazing fossils and descriptions of the history of the area and those who began the exploration Full review by Bruce H
Jun 22, 2024
Lots of interesting mammalian fossil information here as well as some local Native American history that played a part in the analysis of the beds. A fascinating chapter in early Nebraska history. … Full review by mingfatsai
i would like to know when is the best time to go to Agate fossil beds national monuement
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This time of year (winter) I would probably avoid it unless you are only interested in the indoor displays. Even then, the road to get there could be dangerous, and most of the indoor …
This time of year (winter) I would probably avoid it unless you are only interested in the indoor displays. Even then, the road to get there could be dangerous, and most of the indoor displays are closed anyway due to COVID. If you want to hike, I would shoot for spring or fall when the weather is mild, and if summer is your only option, try to pick a day with some cloud cover since the trails are completely exposed and unshaded.
how long of a hike is it? Is it an easy hike? My father will be with us and hes legally blind. Dont want to take him any place he cant get to. Thanks in advance!
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The two main trails both go steadily uphill. The Daemonelix (spiral tunnels) trail is about one mile. The Fossil Hills trail is about two miles. It depends on how mobile your father is. …
The two main trails both go steadily uphill. The Daemonelix (spiral tunnels) trail is about one mile. The Fossil Hills trail is about two miles. It depends on how mobile your father is. The visitor center is just a short flat walk from the parking lot. It is a very interesting place.
How much time should a family of four plan out to spend at Agate? 2-3 Hours?
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Depends on the weather. I would carve out at least an hour for our museum. Add another hour or so, and hike our beautiful Fossil Hills Trail. Make sure the kids ask about our Jr …
Depends on the weather. I would carve out at least an hour for our museum. Add another hour or so, and hike our beautiful Fossil Hills Trail. Make sure the kids ask about our Jr Ranger Activity Book!
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Can I see real fossils?
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Several fossils can be found in exhibits along some of the monument's trails. Exhibits in the visitor center contain a few real fossils and many plastic resin replicas.
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