FamxplorAgate Fossil Beds National Monument
What to expect
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is a U.S. National Monument near Harrison, Nebraska, featuring a valley of the Niobrara River and fossils found on Carnegie Hill and University Hill. The area consists of grass-covered plains with various plants and wildflowers. The monument is home to a large number of well-preserved Miocene fossils, including ancestors of modern-day horses, rhinoceroses, and bears. A modern visitor center offers exhibits and a movie about the Miocene fossils and the James Cook Gallery, which highlights American Indian artifacts. Over 4 miles of walking trails take visitors through the mixed grass prairie to historic excavation sites
Plan your family visit to the Agate Fossil Beds National Monument with these blog insights 👇
Nebraska – October 9-16
Activities: We visited the Agate Fossil Beds, known for its animal skeletons from the Late Miocene. We explored the museum which has a magnificent exhibition of Native American artifacts. "Small but strong" as the kids would say!
Highlights: We learned that the attacks of the First Nations were rare, contrary to what is shown in Western films. The museum was a great hit and we enjoyed seeing the Native American artifacts ✨