A WHOLE COUNTRY OF REASONS TO GO

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Nebraska
Fossils & living Lakota connections
Where to stay →
Scenic header: From the Fossil Hills Trail the Visitor Center is a ship in a sea of prairie grasses. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
A GOOD REASON TO GO

Fossils & living Lakota connections

Prairie hills preserve the remains of ancient mammals, while museum collections introduce both paleontology and the history of relationships with Lakota people. The open landscape rewards a slower walk beyond the exhibits.

The visitor center sits in the middle of mixed grass prairie.
From the Fossil Hills Trail the Visitor Center is a ship in a sea of prairie grasses.
NPS Photo

What to explore

  • Fossil exhibits
  • Daemonelix Trail
  • Niobrara River prairie

Before you go

Trails are exposed to wind and sun. Allow time for both the fossil exhibits and the James H. Cook collection.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.