HARRISON, Neb., -- Starting Friday, May 16th, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument will be open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. Park trails will continue to be open from dawn until dusk. Summer programs at the monument bring weekly hands-on activities covering a variety of park topics near the visitor center and also conversations with park rangers on top of the Fossil Hills and on the Daemonelix trails. Additionally, the monument will schedule evening programs on select days to allow opportunities for visitors to enjoy night sky viewing.
Visitors are encouraged to celebrate the park’s 60th birthday on June 7th with a guided hike, ranching and roping demonstration, guest speakers, and cake.
“The rangers and volunteers here at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument are excited to welcome visitors and share their knowledge of this national treasure,” says Anne Wilson, Education Technician Ranger at Agate Fossil Beds. “We are all looking forward to the later park hours and all the incredible learning opportunities that summer brings.”
The National Park Service strives to make all programs at Agate Fossil Beds accessible to everyone.
Visitors may request an American Sign Language interpreter or other accommodations in advance, by phoning park staff at 1- (308)-665-4113, or via email at [email protected].
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is located 34 miles north of Mitchell, NE or 22 miles south of Harrison, Nebraska on Highway 29 and 3 miles east on River Road.
Further information about Agate Fossil Beds National Monument programs, schedules, and closures is available at the visitor center, by calling 308-665-4113 or by visiting the website at http://www.nps.gov/agfo/index.htm or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/agatefossilbeds.