Explore the Ice Age

Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing environment. Read More

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Plan Your Visit

Learn where to find trails, park passport stamps, directions, and more.

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About Fossils

The fossil record of Tule Springs Fossil Beds preserves evidence of past life through time.

Ice Age megafauna including bison, dire wolf, mammoth, camel, ground sloth, big cats, and horse.
Prehistoric Life of Tule Springs

Over 30 types of large mammals went extinct in North America at the end of the last Ice Age. Learn more about these extinct creatures.

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What is Tule Springs Fossil Beds?

Beyond the modern city lies a surprising landscape where you can discover a distant past.

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Ranger-led Programs & Special Events

There’s lots of ways to connect with your urban national monument! Tule Springs currently offers programming in the Spring and Fall.

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Tule Springs Fossil Beds Junior Ranger

Our Junior Ranger Activity Book features games, puzzles, and information about the fossils, plants, animals, and history of Tule Springs.

Last updated: September 18, 2025

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Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005

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7022938853 (Information Line)

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