Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, SD
While digging a site for a new home in 1974, excavators surprisingly discovered remains of large Columbian and woolly mammoths from prehistoric times. These creatures were trapped in a pond about 26,000 years ago of what is now Hot Springs, South Dakota. After finding these remains, the site turned into a research center and eventually a museum for the public called Mammoth Site.
It is evidently the largest research facility studying the Pleistocene era. The center is enclosed so that its climate can be controlled. Come to the Mammoth Site and view collections of over 52 types of animals, vertebrates, and invertebrates that have been buried for at least 700 years. If you are lucky enough to visit the site on an excavation day, you can view scientists dig. You can visit the museum any time of year and enjoy tours, videos, and an exciting adventure. It is located on Highway 18 in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Call (605) 745-6017 to find out when they are digging next.
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