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Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park


Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park
86930 517th Avenue
Royal, NE 68773
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What's Near Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park

Nearest Top-Rated Accommodations
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Niobrara State Park N/A 22.7 mi 36.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Super 8 O'Neill £36 32.5 mi 52.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Express O'Neill £64 32.7 mi 52.6 km 3 of 5 stars
Elms Best Value Inn £39 33.4 mi 53.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Fort Randall Hotel & Casino N/A 49.5 mi 79.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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The Blarney Stone Restaurant 34.7 mi 55.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
J D Brothers Steak House 56.1 mi 90.3 km 3 of 5 stars
El Mezcal 57.0 mi 91.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars

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“Nebraska: Lewis and Clark, Creating a Family Field Trip” Family Travel Files
“Discover your Prehistoric Nature in the Badlands” Frommer's
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Royal
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Traveller 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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“Ashfall Fossil Beds are Amazing!”
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4 of 5 stars
WisconsinWaterwoman
wisconsin
4 Apr 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

“Disappointing-Rhino barn was closed”
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1 of 5 stars
lincvet27
Lincoln, NE
7 Sep 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

“Rare fossil formations preserved in Volcanic Ash unique in world”
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5 of 5 stars
torbie1
Estherville, Iowa
18 Sep 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

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