We Dig Big! The Mammoth Site is an indoor active paleontological dig site and accredited museum. Travel back in time as you walk the edges of the sinkhole where mammoths and other species …
We Dig Big! The Mammoth Site is an indoor active paleontological dig site and accredited museum. Travel back in time as you walk the edges of the sinkhole where mammoths and other species became trapped more than 140,000 years ago, watch as fossils are prepared and curated, tour our exhibit hall, and experience one of our summer programs. Come visit the Ice Age up close and personal at The Mammoth Site!
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Oct 5, 2024
This is a truly unique place. An exposed pit containing the remains of 60 or more mammoths that had drowned in the water-filled pit over many years and over 140 million years ago. Discovered by a ho… Full review by Patric D
Sep 18, 2024
While vacationing in South Dakota, doing the usual top ten items, we are so glad a national park ranger mentioned this place. We came here on a rainy day, which was perfect! Really enjoyed the grea… Full review by Brown_Samantha
Sep 14, 2024
Delightful introduction to paleontology focused on an actual live dig site (enclosed for its protection). The original site was a slick-sided pond that served as a trap for at least 60+ mammoths back… Full review by ThreeStarDave
Mammoth dig site & Evans plunge. Can be done in the same day? Enjoyable for 2 adults & a 12yr old boy? How much time you think for both activities? Anything else near by that's a "must do?"
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Mammoth dig, depending on the crowd should take about and hour to 2 hours, depending on your interest. (I found it very interesting, and I don't consider myself a cultural guy. Be …
Mammoth dig, depending on the crowd should take about and hour to 2 hours, depending on your interest. (I found it very interesting, and I don't consider myself a cultural guy. Be sure to watch the video. That will set up the whole experience. It is still an active archeological site. You will see actual bones from millions of years ago. Evans Plunge, I haven't been to, although a friend of mine was with his daughter. It is a water park and both adults and kids enjoy it. Time is up to you. On a hot day you can enjoy as long as you like. There is a horse refuge south of town. (I haven't been there.) Custer park, Hill city are also worthwhile to see. Enjoy!
My family is getting together in SD this August. There is much to see and do, however, there are no children. Is this geared towards kids? Would adults be bored?
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Definitely not only for kids. It was a really interesting place to visit because it’s so unique and the tour was really well done with knowledgeable tour guide. We were probably there …
Definitely not only for kids. It was a really interesting place to visit because it’s so unique and the tour was really well done with knowledgeable tour guide. We were probably there for about 2 hours.
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