Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

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We treat this platform as a public forum and welcome discussion and debate. Be considerate of differing opinions and do not personally attack others. Hagerman Fossil Beds is nationally and internationally significant for its world-class paleontological resources. The Monument preserves the largest concentration of Hagerman Horse (Equus simplicidens) fossils in North America, 30 complete horse foss

ils and portions of 200 individual horses. Internationally significant, the Monument protects fossils from the late Pliocene epoch (4 to 3 million years ago) including over 220 species of plants and animals!

Are you curious about the dog-like bone crushing canids, mastodons, giant otters and other creatures that roamed the wet...
06/10/2026

Are you curious about the dog-like bone crushing canids, mastodons, giant otters and other creatures that roamed the wetlands, forests, and grasslands of southern Idaho millions of years ago? If so, join us as we partner with the Idaho Museum of Natural History for a special fossil exploration event on June 11 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Thousand Springs Visitor Center in Hagerman!
Fossil exploration events will also be held on July 9, August 6, and September 17.

What are native plants, why are they so important, and how can you grow them in your own yard? Join us, and our colleagu...
06/09/2026

What are native plants, why are they so important, and how can you grow them in your own yard? Join us, and our colleagues from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge, for a special “Pollinator Month” event on June 12 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Thousand Springs Visitor Center in Hagerman to find out! Also, learn how native plants benefit bees, butterflies, and other insects that play a vital in our food systems and ecosystems in southern Idaho!

Saddle up for the Year of the Horse Lecture Series at Hagerman Fossil Bed! Join us at the Thousand Springs Visitor Cente...
05/04/2026

Saddle up for the Year of the Horse Lecture Series at Hagerman Fossil Bed!

Join us at the Thousand Springs Visitor Center on Friday, May 15th for a fascinating prestation by Dr. Chrisopher Merritt.
Times: 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Location: Thousand Springs Visitor Center, Hagerman, Idaho
Reservations required. Please email [email protected] to RSVP.

Spots fill fast, so rein in your plans and reserve your seat today!

Join us May 8th from 10am - 2pm at Thousand Springs Visitor Center for a Wildfire Awareness Event! 🔥
05/04/2026

Join us May 8th from 10am - 2pm at Thousand Springs Visitor Center for a Wildfire Awareness Event! 🔥

Saddle up for the Year of the Horse Lecture Series at Hagerman Fossil Beds! Join us at the Thousand Springs Visitor Cent...
04/20/2026

Saddle up for the Year of the Horse Lecture Series at Hagerman Fossil Beds!

Join us at the Thousand Springs Visitor Center on Friday, April 24th for a fascinating prestation by former NPS ranger Jay Hauser: Horse Tail
Times: 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Location: Thousand Springs Visitor Center, Hagerman, Idaho
Reservations required. Please email [email protected] to RSVP.

Spots fill fast, so rein in your plans and reserve your seat today!

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17970 U.S. Highway 30
Hagerman, ID
83332

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