Now this national monument preserves dense fossil beds with evidence of these creatures and others, and scientists continue to study the diverse paleontological resources at the site. Fact Sheet Tule ...

The national monument for Tule Springs was established in 2014 and covers 22,650 acres north of Las Vegas and was designated because of the large swath of fossils located in the area.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. There are also three affiliated areas including the California Trail, the Pony Express Trail, and the Old ...