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Sightseeing

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

A national monument in southern Idaho protecting one of the richest Pliocene fossil deposits in the world.

775 East 2830 South, Hagerman, ID 83332 · Hagerman, ID

About Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument preserves a landscape that was once wetland, forest, and grassland during the Pliocene. Its fossils include extinct animals such as saber-toothed cats, mastodons, and ground sloths, along with ancestors of familiar creatures like horses, beavers, and birds. The Thousand Springs Visitor Center, opened in 2022, is the only place at the monument where visitors can see fossils. Overlooks, hiking trails, and picnic areas are also available, and the site remains an active center for paleontological research.

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