fossil butte national monument
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Very enthusiastic, young ranger gave presentation about the digs in the area, the equipment being used, history and geology of the area. First-hand watch as he demonstrated some of the equipment and answered lots of questions. Would be especially great for kids!
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This is one of those places we didn't know existed, but we spotted the signs on the highway, checked the hours online, and arrived just as the staff unlocked the gate. We're both very interested in geology and the fossil record, and finding so much wonderful information in one place was amazing. You won't believe the exhibits, the sheer number of different fossilized plants and animals here. The staff is very knowledgeable and eager to help explain the site. Take the time to check out the visitor center and the videos, and if you have the time, the scenic drive and walks are also worthwhile.
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We were here in the off season, so no active fossil digs, but even still, this place is awesome. It was about an hour's drive from where we stayed at Bear Lake and totally worth the drive. The visitor center staff - for the most part - were friendly and helpful. One in particular, sorry I can't remember his name, was very patient as he showed my 3 yr. old how to do a fossil rubbing, then switched out another rubbing plate so my 2 yr. old could pick her own fish for her rubbing. There's also a big felt wall where kids can put together fabric fossils. The displays are cool, and the nature trail hike was spectacular. If you go when it's warm make sure to take plenty of water. Also, if you have bad knees, be advised the top of the trail gets pretty steep, but not for very long. My 3 yr. old made the walk all the way to the top (but needed to piggyback down) while the 2 yr. old made it about 2/3 of the way up before she needed a ride the rest of the way. We'll definitely be back to do the scenic drive and plan to visit when we can visit the actual fossil sites.
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Fascinating and well-explained story of how this site is a comprehensive snapshot of the ecosystem of a vast tropical lake 50 million years ago. The Nature Trail Hike is good exercise and takes you into lovely scenery. The entire site is awe-inspiring in its beauty and geologic story. Take the Scenic Drive on the site near dusk or early AM and you might see moose, other wildlife.
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After the high mountains of the north of Wyoming the more desolate southern areas have less varied scenery but, there are those dinosaur mines. Fossil Bute is well worth a visit. There is an interesting walkway as you approach, running round the centre dated through the epocs, distances between signs relating to measures of geological time. the audiovisuals are interesting as are the fossil specimens. At least this is government/ state owned and run and not like the commercial dinosaur enterprises in the area which one cannot help feeling should be controlled or limited by SSI classification
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The visitors center is small, thus a limited number of fossils are on display. However, they are interesting and you can get close to really see them. Also, being able to actually see someone working to get a fossil out of the rock around it was very interesting. Had no idea how this was done and what was involved. It was raining lightly the day I was there, thus did not get out and see anything on the trails.One last thing, the ability to make a rubbing of a fossil was unique once in a life time event.
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随便网上看到的攻略提到此处，正好位于去黄石的路途中，于是我们便拐了个小弯，多走160mile来到此处。感觉就是震撼二字，看着眼前的荒草，想象着数亿年前的海底，思绪尽情穿越。一个游客中心也是研究者的工作室，可以有耐心的教授给科普呢。
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The visitor's center is nicely set up, and has a great variety of fossils on display. The 13-foot Alligator fossil was cool to see (millions of years ago, this area was an ocean). There is a scenic driving tour, as well as two hiking trails. However, there are no fossils to be seen on the trails. The monument is out in the middle of nowhere, but worth a visit if you are in the area. If anything, at least stop by and see the visitor's center.
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We stopped here along our travels since we are always looking for interesting natural or historical sites. This was not as impressive as some, but, nonetheless, did not disappoint. It is a huge area which looks, on approach, like circle of high plateaus. When we arrived, we found that this is where largest fresh water fish fossil deposits were discovered and excavated. The buttes are limestone formations which comprised a lakebed from millions of years ago. The visitor center contains large exhibits of fossils and a geological history of the area. The rangers here are very friendly and cater to everyone, young and old! We viewed the area from the boardwalks around the visitor center, but you can hike, do a scenic ride or picnic also. Worth the stop if you have the time and the bonus it, it's free!
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Absolutely brilliant place, which we found almost by accident. Beautyful area and stunning wildlife as well, not just fossils of unsurpassed quality.