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Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park is a museum in Royal, NE. Cost: under $25. Open May 1 through October 12.
86930 517 Ave · Royal, NE
Why you should go…
About 12 million years ago, ash from a volcanic eruption in what is now Idaho buried a watering hole here, preserving rhinos, horses, camels and birds as complete three-dimensional skeletons. In the Hubbard Rhino Barn, a boardwalk lets you look down on fossils still in the ground and talk with researchers and student interns. The visitor center has exhibits and a working lab, and nature trails cross the 360-acre park, a National Natural Landmark.
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