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Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Royal
Traveler Description: This archeological site, revealing prehistoric fossils, is a subdivision of the University of Nebraska State Museum
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Attraction type: Historic site, Science museum, Other
Address: 86930 517th Avenue Royal, NE 68773
Tel: 402-893-2000

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5 of 5 stars
JustTruckingAlong   2 contributions
Cary, NC
Jul 27, 2009

This is an absolute must see if you are even slightly interested in fossils. It is the only place in the world where you can see exactly how the the animals laid in their last moments. And this event was more than 11 million years ago. This dig is preserved under a huge barn where you can actually watch them... more

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4 of 5 stars
WisconsinWaterwoman   1 contribution
wisconsin
Apr 4, 2009

I had no idea that Rhinos, Saber tooth deer, Shovel tusk elephants and Camels roamed Nebraska thousands of years ago. These fossils are complete intact animals. Some even carrying their unborn with in them. There are some very unusual animals that I never knew existed. Such a great find. So different than most junky tourist attractions. This is the real... more

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1 of 5 stars
lincvet27   1 contribution
Lincoln, NE
Sep 7, 2008

Having heard about the Ashfall Fossil Beds, I looked up the website earlier this summer. Sounded interesting for a day trip with the family. Googled it last weekend, clicked on the link for Ashfall Story, then the link for visitor information, which stated "Open on Sundays from 1-4 PM." Figured it was a 3 hour drive each way , see... more

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5 of 5 stars
torbie1   4 contributions
Estherville, Iowa
Sep 18, 2007
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A must see site in the midwest. This park has fossil remains rarely seen in both condition of fossils and unique way in which dying animal were encased in the volcanic ash. Numerous and diverse animal types now extinct are here. Many persons are unaware That these even lived in the United States but they are found wonderfully preserved and... more

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Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park Address

86930 517th Avenue, Royal, NE 68773
Tel: 402-893-2000