Fossil Butte National Monument Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Fossil Butte National Monument
Fossil Butte National Monument is a uniquepaleontological site, where ecosystems of the 50-million-year-old Green River Formation of the ancient subtropical lake bed were unusually well preserved. The fossils include fish, alligators, bats, turtles, dog-sized horses, insects, and many other species of plants and animals. Expect a variety of weather conditions no matter what time of year you visit. Spring, fall and winter can be very cold; expect snow and winter conditions.
Top Attractions in Fossil Butte National Monument
Explore the best things to see and do in Fossil Butte National Monument:
- ★Fossil research quary
Fossil Butte National Monument Travel Guide Sections
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