Fossils and Much, Much More
During the 1890s, scientists rediscovered what the Lakota Sioux already knew—bones preserved in one of the world's most significant Miocene Epoch mammal sites.
Yet, this place called "Agate" is a landscape that reflects many influences—from early animals roaming the valleys and hills, to tribal nations calling the High Plains home, to explorers passing through or settling in the American West.
July 2 2017
Took in some of this park today. We took in the Visitor Center to get an understanding of the site. We passed on the movie but did spend sometime exploring at the VC. There are 2 great trails to take but by the time we arrived in the afternoon it was to hot to take on the trails. These trails are dog friendly so we will make a plan to visit during the cooler part of the year. There are two aspects of this site, Paleontology and Native American and the Visitor Center cover's both of these. This site can be seen in a few hours taking in a trail. This site is well off the beaten path, but well worth the time to get there. We have put this on our return list.
Click here for photos of our visit
NPS Website
Our 119th NPS Unit
Yet, this place called "Agate" is a landscape that reflects many influences—from early animals roaming the valleys and hills, to tribal nations calling the High Plains home, to explorers passing through or settling in the American West.
July 2 2017
Took in some of this park today. We took in the Visitor Center to get an understanding of the site. We passed on the movie but did spend sometime exploring at the VC. There are 2 great trails to take but by the time we arrived in the afternoon it was to hot to take on the trails. These trails are dog friendly so we will make a plan to visit during the cooler part of the year. There are two aspects of this site, Paleontology and Native American and the Visitor Center cover's both of these. This site can be seen in a few hours taking in a trail. This site is well off the beaten path, but well worth the time to get there. We have put this on our return list.
Click here for photos of our visit
NPS Website
Our 119th NPS Unit
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