Tule Springs: Where Geology, Fossils, and People Meet

Explore the deep history of southern Nevada in “Tule Springs: Where Geology, Fossils, and People Meet.” This engaging tour at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas highlights the remarkable story of Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, where Ice Age wetlands once supported mammoths, camels, and other megafauna.

Guests will discover how ancient springs shaped the landscape, how fossils reveal dramatic climate change, and how early peoples adapted to an evolving desert environment. Through geology, paleontology, and archaeology, this tour connects Nevada’s distant past to the world we live in today.

About Focus Fridays

Enjoy themed museum experiences, offering guided gallery tours, collection highlights, and hands-on activities centered on a focused topic.

Minimum $1 to participate. $5 suggested donation.

Walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Save your spot, email our education department: educationnsmlv@nevadaculture.org

Your donation directly supports our educational programs at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas.

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