Science and Research

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an outdoor laboratory for learning and discovery. Science is a way of knowing about the Earth. Using specialized training and knowledge, scientists ask questions, make observations, and interpret findings about the world around us. We look for patterns, change, or stability. With that understanding, we can connect the past, present, and future. We can effect change and protect our natural heritage.

 
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Fossils & Paleontology

Paleontology is the study of ancient life through time by looking at fossils.

A man in a baseball cap hammers a metal pipe into a wall of sediment for radiometric date sampling.
Climate & Earth Science

Geologists learn how to read the clues left behind in the rock record to understand environments that are no longer around.

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Modern Ecosystems

National Park Service staff, volunteers, and research partners work together to learn more about the park's plants and animals.

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Research Permits

Tule Springs Fossil Beds is a natural laboratory for many disciplines. Researchers must have an approved Research Permit to initiate work.

Last updated: December 31, 2024

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Boulder City, NV 89005

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