Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park

Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park

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Location:6 miles north of US 20, between Orchard and Royal.
Facilities:Interpretive facilities, including visitor center and rhino barn,fossil preparation laboratory, restrooms, picnic facilities, trail.
Activities:Interpretive and educational programs.
Special Features:Nearly 12 million years ago, volcanic ash engulfed this ancientwatering hole, entombing numerous prehistoric animals. A2,000-square-foot "Rhino Barn" protects part of the deposit, whereskeletons are unearthed and displayed exactly where they're found. Siteis operated jointly by the University ofNebraska State Museum and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Address:86930 517th Ave
Royal, NE 68773
Phone:402-893-2000
Web: www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/findpark.asp
Size: 360 acres.
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