For Kids
A proud Jr. Ranger
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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.
NPS photo 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. 
NPS photo Fossil Rubbings Even though you can't take fossils from the monument, you can create a fossil image to take home. 
NPS photo Fossil Preparation Participate in our Jr. Ranger program and you will learn how to clean a fossil. 
NPS photo Jr. Ranger Program If you have an hour during your visit, 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 or download a copy before you come by selecting the link below. |
Did You Know?
The Green River Formation includes the best paleontological record of Tertiary aquatic communities in North America and possibly the world.