Kids are welcome at Fossil Butte National Monument with several activities designed especially for you.
If you can't visit the national monument, check out the National Park Service's WebRanger program.
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Fossil Quarry Program On Fridays and Saturdays during the summer, you can help look for fossils in our research quarry. You can't keep any fossils, but you'll have fun learning how fossils and scientific information are collected.
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Fossil Rubbings Even though you can't take fossils from the monument, you can create a fossil image to take home.
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Fossil Preparation Participate in our Jr. Ranger program and you will learn how to clean a fossil.
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Jr. Ranger Program If you have an hour, a great way to learn about the amazing fossils and other cool things about the national monument is to participate in this program. Pick up a free booklet when you arrive at the visitor center.
Hiking Trails Hiking is a great way to explore the geology and experience the high desert environment. more...
Ranger Programs Have you ever peeled a rock apart to discover a fossil inside? Plan a summer weekend visit. more...
Visitor Center Activities Over 80 fossils are displayed at the visitor center including a 13-foot crocodile. more...
Your Safety The sun, lightning, elevation, and insects can affect the enjoyment of your visit. more...
Did You Know?
Knightia eocaena, a fossil fish, is the most abundant vertebrate fossil in the world and the state fossil of Wyoming.