ashfall fossil beds state historical park
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We saw the exhibit when we were tired at the end of our day but it was worth the short drive off Highway 20. We imagine that during the summer when active work is being conducted on the fossils bed would ignite more excitement but the park personnel were knowledgeable and helpful. Walking is not long and accommodations support handicap issues should one need this assistance to view the park.
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I had no idea our visit to see family in Nebraska would involve a fossil dig. It was mind expanding. I had no idea there were so many different animals in the western hemisphere! Our preschooler loved the digging area in the education building. The site is off the beaten path, but worth the adventure.
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This was a side trip for the weekend that my wife had wanted to do. Outside of being a long drive and hard to find, I was pleasantly suprised. It was very interesting and informative.
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Similar to the mammoth dig is Hot Springs SD. This dig has a Varity of animals that got caught in the aftermath of a volcanic cloud form Idaho. The main dig is in a building however there are fossils on outcrops around the area and a trail to hike.
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For those that have an historical interest looking back about 12 million years, the evolution and demise of different animals, how such as volcanos and ice ages create the land we know today. Or how does a volcano relocate from Idaho to Yellowstone? Or, what did relocate I would highly recommend. An archeological dig that is more like an uncovering, very unique. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly. Don't be looking for services such as restaurants and filling stations. For those that have another day I would suggest heading west towards Valentine -- Smith Falls, Fort Falls and the Cowboy Trail / Bridge. For that that like serenity, like nature -- go.
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Ashfall is a 2.75 hour hour drive one way, and it was a nice day trip. Google maps gave very accurate directions, and signage is lacking until you are only a few miles away. The grounds are well maintained, and the visit center and rhino barn are set up excellently for self-guided tours. The posters and other materials are informative, understandable, and the art drawings are well done. What an interesting place, and I left with a deeper appreciation of paleontology.
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We live about 3 hours away from Ashfall and have wanted to make the trip for about 3 years now. Today we did it! It was a beautiful drive and a fascinating place! Would recommend it highly. If you spend 3 hours, you have the landmark covered thoroughly.
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Five of us women decided a few years a go to start going to places of interest in Nebraska. We had all been to Grove lake camping and Verdigre Creek trout fishing numerous times over the years with our husbands. But we had never been to Ashfall. So this year we went. It was about a 2 hour drive and we rented a very nice cabin and just explored the area. Very beautiful country up there. The Ashfall Fossil Beds were amazing. We also were able to watch students from UNL actually excavating bones. It is very easy to find just north off of Hwy 20 between Royal and Orchard. $5.00 fee to get in and current park sticker required. They do have 1 day park sticker.The dig site is very well organized and well worth the trip.
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Usually when you see mass graves of extinct animals, the bones are jumbled up together, but these animals (mostly rhinoceroses) died quietly from volcanic ash 12 million years ago. It is an active fossil dig, with university graduate students working and explaining their work. The fossil dig is inside a big building. This place is way out in the countryside but it was the main thing that I traveled through Nebraska to see. Science at work!
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Unique fossil site, nice interpretive center, active digging, kids activities. Off the beaten path but worth the drive.