This interesting place is located in Hot Springs just south of Rapid City. The fossils were originally discovered by a bulldozer while preparing the site for a housing subdivision. Development was halted and the area was transformed into a scientific center.
Originally, a watery sinkhole trapped mammoths until they perished. The bones are piled on top of one another for an estimated 70 feet or more. A bottomless large building was built over the site and scholars and volunteers continue to uncover new specimens.
Wouldn't this be a fun volunteer job?
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