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| Fossil Butte National Monument :- This 50-million year old lake bed is one of the richest fossil localities in the world. Recorded in limestone are dynamic and complete paleoecosystems that spanned two million years. Preservation is so complete that it allows for detailed study of climate change and its effects on biological communities. Visitors discover that this resource displays the interrelationships of plants, insects, fishes, reptiles and mammals, like few other known fossil sites. The relevance and challenge of study and preservation of this ancient ecosystem are equal to those of a modern ecosystem. ACTIVITIES Plan 45 minutes to an hour at the visitor center to view the exhibits and watch the videos. Allow 1 hour to hike the Fossil Lake Trail and 2-3 hours for the Historic Quarry Trail. Interpretive programs are offered from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. They include 20 minute porch programs, guided hikes (weekends only), fossil preparation demonstrations, and a visit to an active fossil research quarry (weekends only, weather permitting). FACTS Acreage Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 - 8,198 Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 - 8,198 Gross Area Acres for FY 2002 - 8,198 Visitation Budget |
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