Out of the way place, but the exhibit is fascinating for both adults and children. More fossils are being uncovered all the time and the exhibit just gets better and better. It is a working dig and the fossil hunters are happy to interact with the curious. More

Excavation site of a watering hole where animals were killed by ash from a supervolcanic eruption. The site consists of a visitors center with various exhibits and a large building where the excavation is occuring. More

This is an absolute must see if you are even slightly interested in fossils. It is the only place in the world where you can see exactly how the the animals laid in their last moments. And this event was more than 11 million years ago. This dig is preserved under a huge barn where you can actually watch them... More

I had no idea that Rhinos, Saber tooth deer, Shovel tusk elephants and Camels roamed Nebraska thousands of years ago. These fossils are complete intact animals. Some even carrying their unborn with in them. There are some very unusual animals that I never knew existed. Such a great find. So different than most junky tourist attractions. This is the real... More

Having heard about the Ashfall Fossil Beds, I looked up the website earlier this summer. Sounded interesting for a day trip with the family. Googled it last weekend, clicked on the link for Ashfall Story, then the link for visitor information, which stated "Open on Sundays from 1-4 PM." Figured it was a 3 hour drive each way , see... More

A must see site in the midwest. This park has fossil remains rarely seen in both condition of fossils and unique way in which dying animal were encased in the volcanic ash. Numerous and diverse animal types now extinct are here. Many persons are unaware That these even lived in the United States but they are found wonderfully preserved and... More