Learn About the Park

Agate Fossil Beds packs a lot of informative and inspirational stories into a small site. Learn more about our resources and our stories through these links. Then, plan your visit to see and experience it all in person if you can!

 

 

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  High Plains Mixed Grass Prairie

  A Sea of Mixed Grass.

  Short grasses and tall grasses are both found on Agate Fossil Beds National Monument.

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  Miocene Mystery

  Explore the Miocene

  Agate is the world's leading source of full-skeleton specimens of Miocene mammals.

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  Kids and Youth Activities

  Your favorite student in your group can earn one of several Junior Ranger awards.

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  Videos and Photo Gallery

  Learn more about the monument, its resources and our rangers through these videos and photos.

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  Education

  Schedule a virtual (or in-person) field trip or distance learning program about fossils or American Indian culture.

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  Management

  Learn about management and planning efforts, park regulations, safety and more.