
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the saber-toothed cat, mastodon, and ground sloth, to more familiar animals like horses, beavers, and birds, the scientific study of Pliocene fossils is the key to Hagerman.
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Why go: Similar hiking, wildlife viewing experience
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