Pleistocene Palooza - National Fossil Day
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument · Nevada
Photo: NPS Photo
Next time
Saturday, Oct 17 · 9:30 AM
Local time at the park
Who it's for
Free
No entry fee listed by the organizer.
Drop-in
No sign-up needed: just show up.
About this program
Discover what remains of Ice Age Las Vegas! This free annual outdoor event is for fossil enthusiasts of all ages. Together with our community partners, we celebrate the science behind what we know about the past and present.
The Pleistocene (Ply-sto-seen) is a name for a time, not long ago, when Earth experienced glacial and interglacial periods. Pleistocene fossils at Tule Springs Fossil Beds are between 100,000-12,500 years old.
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Meet real scientists!
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Junior Paleontologist Program
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Get up close with fossils
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Live animals
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Fun for all ages
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Dog friendly
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Free!
- Elevation at the start
- 2,540 ft
- Where to meet
- The event will be held in the parking area at N. Durango Drive & W. Moccasin Rd. Visitor parking will be available on the northeast side of the intersection.
From the National Park Service. Elevation from USGS.
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, Oct 179:30 AM
Schedule from the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
57° / 57°
clear sky · OpenWeather forecast
Typical for the date
79° / 46°
Rain about 1 day in 20. 30-year NOAA average at Desert Nwr, NV, 8.3 mi away.
Sunset
6:04 PM
Saturday
