Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument · ID

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, IDHagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is a national monument in Idaho, managed by the National Park Service.About Hagerman Fossil Beds National MonumentDuring the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the saber-toothed cat, mastodon, and ground sloth, to more familiar animals like horses, beavers, and birds, the scientific study of Pliocene fossils is the key to Hagerman.Things to do at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

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Managed by: National Park Service

Designation: national monument

State: Idaho

2 recorded activities

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