TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER
Ice Age life at the desert’s edge
Protected fossil-bearing landscapes reveal an Ice Age ecosystem very different from modern Las Vegas. The visit is primarily an outdoor desert experience rather than a developed fossil museum.
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BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT
What to explore
- 01Designated trails
- 02Desert landscapes
- 03Interpretive information
Before you go
Facilities are limited and fossil sites are protected. Use official access points and plan around heat; do not expect exposed skeletons at every stop.
Give the place time
Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.
Make the details easy
Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.
Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.