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Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
History & Culture
Covered wagon with the sides rolled up.
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Model of a typical covered wagon used during the voyage west.

The Oregon Trail crosses the southern portion of Hagerman Fossil Beds.  The Monument is one of only four units in the National Park system that contains parts of the Oregon National Historic Trail. Ruts for the trail can be seen at the Oregon Trail Overlook parking lot.

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Oregon Trail Reenactment
Canada Geese  

Did You Know?
An exciting 195 species of birds have been reported at Hagerman Fossil Beds. With relatively mild temperatures many birds remain at Hagerman during the winter. The Rock Pigeon and Canada Goose can be seen in the waters around Hagerman Valley all year-round.

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Last Updated: July 11, 2009 at 16:33 EST