Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument - For Kids

Out on the Monument, the family can hike along the Emigrant Trail and pretend they’re one of the many people who walked over 1,300 miles so far on this trek west. Or you can walk along the Oregon Trail and check out the wagon ruts left so many years ago.

Educational school programs are offered throughout the school year. Reservations are required.

Teachers - we also offer the traveling trunk. The traveling trunk was developed to help teachers bring the wonders of the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument a little closer to students and assist them in better understanding and appreciating this tremendous resource. Trunks are geared for grades 4-6 or 7-12 and are free to use. The only cost is the return shipping. Teachers - reserve a trunk today!

Junior Ranger Program

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument thinks Junior Rangers are special people! So, if you are between the ages of 6 and 12 years old we invite you to become a Hagerman Fossil Beds Junior Ranger.

Participants have a variety of activities to choose from in order to earn their badge. You can take a short hike, visit the monument on the self-guided auto tour, or search the Visitor Center for the correct answers. No matter what you choose, you are sure to have fun learning about Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument.

Junior Ranger booklets are available free at the Hagerman Fossil Beds Visitor Center. The activities take about 1 – 2 hours to complete.

Be sure to stop by, see the Hagerman Horse fossil, and become a Junior Ranger.