MINATARE LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA

Parks Weather Amenities
November 4, 2024

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26

Cubic Feet Per Second

4

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40

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1

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14

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Point of Interest

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is located in the state of Nebraska, not Wyoming. The monument is known for its well-preserved Miocene Epoch (roughly 20 million years ago) fossils of mammals such as horses, camels, and rhinoceroses. Visitors can hike through the unique landscape and view the fossils up close in the visitor center. Some good reasons to visit Agate Fossil Beds National Monument include the opportunity to see and learn about prehistoric mammals, as well as the chance to hike and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Specific points of interest to see include the Carnegie Quarry Exhibit, ...