Issue 21 Fossil Butte National Monument




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Summary: Sometimes its amazing just how many natural wonders we have here in this country. Theres just so much that it can be overwhelming, but I guess thats what the National Parks Service is for. Take Fossil Butte National Monument in Wyoming for example. Its one of the richest fossil locations in the world. Its a 50-million year old lake bed that is so complete, that complete ecosystems spanning over 2 million years are preserved. Wow. Visitors are also encouraged to take part in the work being done at the site, and to help in discovering the next great fossils on display in the museums collection. Well give you the details of that in interview, so you can bring your kids out to take part in a real fossil dig! This week's interview: Fossil Butte National Monument Websites: http://www.eTravelogue.com/ http://www.nps.gov/fobu Be sure to stop by our site and suggest attractions that you think we should cover on the program! Listen to this issue