Waco Mammoth National Monument: A Window into the Ice Age

Guess what? Waco Mammoth National Monument is like a super special place managed by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. It became a National Monument in 2015, so it's a fairly new addition to the National Park System!
This awesome park sits on 100 acres of wooded land right along the Bosque River. There's a cool visitor center where you can find bathrooms and even a gift shop. Because of the pandemic, things are set up a bit differently - ticketing, the gift shop, and talking to the Rangers all happen outside. They even set up tents to make sure everyone has enough space to stay safe and have a great time! How cool is that?
History: Paul Barron and Eddie Bufkin first discovered the Mammoth site while out searching for arrowheads and fossils along the Bosque River. They found a huge bone that was sticking out from the Ravine. They knew their find was unusual and took it to Baylor University's Strecker Museum (know known as Mayborn Museum Complex). The staff at the museum identified their find as a femur bone from a Columbian mammoth. The mammoths lived during what is commonly known as the Ice Age.
Baylor staff immediately organized an excavation of the site. The remains of 16 Columbian mammoths were discovered between 1978 and 1990. The mammoths found during this time can now be found at Baylor University's Mayborn Museum Complex. The fossils discovered after 1990 still remain at the dig site for viewing.
Scientists are still uncertain how all of these mammoths died at the same location. Human interference has been ruled out. One theory is that they all dies during a flash flood which explains the other animals found at the site.
If you are interesting in visiting the Waco Mammoth National Monument while in Waco, check out the official website for hours and ticket information: www.nps.gov/waco/index.htm
Entrance Fee (National Park passes does not apply to fees)
Adults: $5
Seniors (over 60): $4
Military (with ID): $4
Educators (with ID): $4
Students (7th grade through college): $4
Children (preK through 6th Grade): $3
Infants (ages 3 and under): Free
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[@MrSTravelQuest]

What’s the best place to see Fossils?

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

On my list. The Baylor would be awesome. They're used to be a place you could see dinosaur tracks in the bed a Honda Creek. It's no longer accessible and is on private property.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

That would be cool to see. I love traveling and seeing fossils across Texas.

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

@@MrSTravelQuest like wise.

[@ricardocarmona5210]

Definitely stopping by next time out that way.
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[@MrSTravelQuest]

This and the Dr Pepper Museum definitely worth checking out.

[@ramiromontoya9357]

Beautiful! Thinking about going in January and that will be on the list to do. Thank you for the great videos.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

That would be perfect. It’s a nice park and tons to do in Waco, Texas.

[@paulmilsaps4476]

I will have to take my granddaughter here. She is crazy about dinosaurs. And I hope to get her hooked on the outdoors.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

This is the perfect place for that. She can even earn a jr Ranger badge 😃

[@G.J..Journeys]

Enjoyed the tour. Thanks for sharing

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@jeremyhernandez5496]

Cool video! I'll have to make a trip down there sometime!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Thank you! Hope you check it out.

[@Bartonsrving]

pretty interesting going to have to put it on my list 👍👍

[@MrSTravelQuest]

You can definitely make a day of it. Waco has tons to do 😊

[@davidlarned4315]

Lubbock Lake Landmark, Lubbock, Texas

[@MrSTravelQuest]

I'm going to have to check it out, thanks!

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

[@MrSTravelQuest]

When’s a good time to visit that park? Thinking of hiking it this fall.

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

@@MrSTravelQuest the fall through the spring.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@hikingwithjackieboy I’m planning for November. I want to do the Peak.

[@johnnyguerra3754]

@@MrSTravelQuest we did the peak in April 2021. Weather was perfect. Cold morning but in the 70's at the peak.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@johnnyguerra3754 that’s prefect for us! Since it’s around spring break.