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Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Things To Do
Two American Indian Teepee replicas with Fossil Hills in the background.
Photo by Jonathan S. Garcia

The main attractions for most visitors include the dramatic displays in the Visitor Center showcasing ancient mammals that once roamed the American Plains, and the unique Cook Collection of American Indian artifacts.  For those with more time, short hikes from one to three miles allow the opportunity to explore the natural history of the Niobrara River Valley and its current and past wildlife.

Caver standing in a cave passage / Marc Ohms photo  

Did You Know?
Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world, with over 140 miles of mapped passages. On average, volunteer cavers map over 2.8 miles of newly-discovered passages in Jewel Cave every year.

Last Updated: August 07, 2006 at 15:51 EST