Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Tule Springs during winter
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing ecosystem.
Map showing location of park.
Sunlit badlands in a desert environment with a darker limestone mountain range in the background
National Park Service announces release of the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument General Management Plan and Environmental Assessment
Today, the National Park Service (NPS) released the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument General Management Plan (plan) and the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the associated Environmental Assessment (EA). The purpose of this plan is to articulate a vision and overall management philosophy for the monument that will inform long-term decision-making by current and future managers.
Tule Springs during winter
Photo by NPS Photo