Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

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301 River Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
+1 (308) 668-2109
http://www.nps.gov

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument in Harrison, NE, showcases the Age of Mammals through the discovery of full Miocene mammal skeletons, offering a unique glimpse into prehistoric life.

Visitors can explore the rich history of American Indian heritage and ranching, including the Cook Collection of Lakota artifacts, while enjoying hiking trails in the High Plains Mixed Grass Prairie.

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Margaret I.
9/18/2023

Visited Agate Fossil Beds National Monument on Sunday, September 17. In addition to fossils and Devil's Corkscrews we saw a great collection of Lakota Sioux memorabilia from the James Cook...

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May A.
8/7/2024

Fossils in the hills of Nebraska [Harrison NE] This national monument is located in Western Nebraska. Let me tell you now... it is out in the middle of nowhere! One lone building... the Visitor...

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Jonathan B.
5/28/2022

The Agate Fossil Beds are so named for the huge deposit of a mix of fossilized bones from the Miocene Epoch beginning around 23 million years ago. Considering the relatively recent timing, the...

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Not Today, Thank You ..
11/5/2023

Pretty remote, but definitely worth stopping by if you have a chance. The visitor center is pretty comprehensive, and the wild, hilly prairie of the monument makes for some great views.

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Elizabeth B.
8/5/2022

We drove out to Agate Fossil Beds National Monument from Chadron State Park. The story of finding the fossils is really cool. They have a nice Visitor's Center and Museum with an 11 minute film....

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