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Agate Fossil Beds National Park

This is a very interesting park to visit. More than a century ago, scientists discovered fossils of Miocine mammals in the area. In fact, this was the most impressive collections of preserved and complete fossils in the world.

You will find several trails to hike while visiting the Agate Fossil Beds National Park, including the Fossil Hills Trail, which crosses the Niobrara River Wetlands. Another trail is called the Daemonelix Trail, which brings you through sand dunes, grasslands, twisting burrows, which are also called the Devil’s Corkscrews and are home to a species of beaver.

While the trails are very inviting, don’t forget to check out the visitors center and museum as well.

You can see some of the most interesting fossils in the world – the creatures, many of which have complete skeletons, are far different from the dinosaurs that preceded them. The beardogs and the Dionhysus are particularly interesting. You can also see a collection of artifacts from the local Sioux tribe.