Fossils are some of the most brilliant things to help us learn about our history. The National Park Service has 18 different location where you can expand your mind and grow. Below you will find what types of fossils are at these parks, their locations, and how to get more information on their websites.
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Badlands National Park
Fossils: Archaeotherium, Subhyracodon, Mesohippus, Leptomery, Mosasaur, Brontothere, Oreodont, Nimravidae
Website: https://www.nps.gov/badlands
Location: South Dakota
Big Bend National Park
Fossils: Monasaurs, ancient sea fossils, dinosaurs, pterosaurs
Website: http://fossildiscoveryexhibit.com
Location: Brewster County, Texas
Channel Islands National Park
Dinosaur National Monument
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Fossils: Insects, Spiders, Fish, Leaves, Cones, Seeds
Website: https://www.nps.gov/flfo
Location: Florissant, Colorado
Fossil Butte National Monument
Fossils: Fish, Mammal, Reptile, Amphibian, Anthropod, Plant, Bird
Website: https://www.nps.gov/fobu
Location: Kemmerer, Wyoming
Glacier National Park
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Grand Canyon National Park
Fossils: Stromatolite, Trilobite, Crinoid, Brachiopod, Bryozoan, Coral, Sponges
Website: https://www.nps.gov/grca
Location: Arizona
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Fossils: Single-toed horse, Giant otter, Pliocene birds
Website: https://www.nps.gov/hafo
Location: Hagerman, Idaho
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Fossils: Brontotheres, Tapirs, Oreodonts, Horses
Website: https://www.nps.gov/joda
Location: Kimberly, Oregon
Joshua Tree National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Petrified Forest National Park
Fossils: Plant and Animal from the Triassic Period
Website: https://www.nps.gov/pefo
Location: Arizona
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Fossils: Vertebrate of the Pleistocene epoch
Website: https://www.nps.gov/tule
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Waco Mammoth National Monument
Zion National Park
Become a Jr Ranger Paleontologist
The National Park Service has a wonderful paleontology program for Jr rangers. Get your book HERE and send it in for your badge.
Consider the Wonders is a travel blog intended for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV, travel, or hiking experts and are not making recommendations. These are our opinions and you should do your own research and make your own decisions.
Comments are closed