Posted in Wyoming
August 19, 2020
Fossil Butte National Monument Is A Scenic Outdoor Spot In Wyoming That’s A Nature Lover’s Dream Come True
Are you a nature lover? If you live in Wyoming, the answer is almost certainly yes. The Cowboy State is surrounded by stunning nature, with plenty of state and national parks to explore. Fossil Butte National Monument is the state’s newest national monument, and it’s perfect not only for nature lovers but for those curious about our prehistoric past.
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The property encompasses 8,918 acres, protecting a portion of the biggest freshwater fish fossils in the world.

There are four miles of well-maintained trails here, and they're definitely worth exploring.

The sagebrush steppe and rolling hills are truly stunning.

Keep an eye out for mule deer, jackrabbits, cotton-tail rabbits, and elk in the fall.

It's almost like a giant aquarium in stone.

The fossils of turtles, dog-sized horses, insects, and many other species of plants and animals indicate that this area was a low, subtropical, freshwater basin several million years ago.

The Visitor Center is open year-round, and ranger-led activities are available all year.
Have you ever been to the Fossil Butte National Monument? Plan your visit here.
Address: 864 Chicken Creek Rd, Kemmerer, WY 83101, USA