This national monument is a treasure. The visitor center is staffed with knowledgeable and enthusiastic rangers, and a great fossil exhibit. Be sure to check out the bathroom for even more fossils. The”age of earth in inches” exhibit starts soon after you enter the monument line, so be sure to check out the signs on the right side of the road going in!

There is a gravel road past the nature trail (which is lovely) that I look forward to checking out the next time I come through.