Explore a fossiliferous Pliocene-aged site!
Did you know horses evolved in North America? The Hagerman Horse, Equus Simplicidens, was the first true horse but its’ bones most closely resembled Grevy’s zebra bones.
Hagerman is home to over two hundred different species of fossil plants and animals: including Sabertooth Cat, Mastodon, Bear, Camel, Ground Sloth, and many other species. Over 3,000 new fossil fragments are found each year.
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Looking for Fossils? Visit our Visitor Center.
Located on Route 30 in Hagerman, ID across from high school, the Visitor Center has real fossils, informational DVD, a discovery corner, and programs.
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Become a Junior Ranger
Enjoy learning new things? Interested in the National Parks? Then become an elite NPS Junior Ranger! Join us today! Ask how you can become a ranger.
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What's Happening?
Many interesting experiences await you here. Our rangers deliver walks, talks, and conduct activities. Check our schedule and join us for some fun!
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What's the weather like?
Hagerman valley is generally sunny, dry, and clear year round. Winters are mild with occasional winter storms, but summers are extremely hot and dry.
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Did You Know?
The Hagerman Fossil Beds paleontology crew has made some unusual finds. Early one summer the field crew found an articulated skeleton of a suckerfish (family Catostomidae) which was later jacketed and brought back to the lab for cleaning and study.