Monday, September 21, 2020

130) Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

Visited: Saturday, September 19, 2020

After three straight positive experiences, I suppose it was inevitable that this would be a bit of a disappointment.  The fossil beds are interesting - but you don't really get to see them, just some of the fossils.  A few.  Without a lot of context.  Making the most interesting aspect of the site being that it abuts the Oregon Trail - but even that isn't quite as interesting as the California Trail at City of Rocks, there being no markings, and following a far smaller segment of the trail.

We did have fun driving back to Boise by going West; we were soon on dirt roads in - nowhere.  Literally; looking on a map after, there is no name for the place we drove through.  Vehicles we saw on the road: 1, a tractor we saw shortly before returning to pavement.  Cows we saw on the road: 6, including one who wanted to race us.

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