Take A Boardwalk Trail Through The Wetlands Of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument In Nebraska
By Delana Lefevers|Published July 25, 2022
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Delana Lefevers
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As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
More than a century ago, a rancher in western Nebraska discovered some strange animal bones on his land. It took another 20 years for paleontologists to show up, and when they did, they found a treasure trove of mammalian fossils that would become the Agate Fossil Beds. Today, the excavation is over, but the history of the place is palpable. The best way to experience this place is by hiking one of its short trails.
If you want to hike the Fossil Hills Trail, be sure to bring lots of water and lots of sun protection – there are three covered benches along the trail, but no shade otherwise. There’s no charge to visit the monument, making this a great destination for a free family outing. Have you ever walked the Fossil Hills Trail? Leave a comment and tell us all about it!