July 3. 2019
At this site there was a sinkhole millions of years ago. Woolly and Columbian Mammoth came here to eat the grass around it and drink and bathe and when they slipped in they were unable to get out.
Fast forward.
In 1974 the land was being developed and a bulll dozer operator uncovered a large tusk. The land was sold to a paleontological group and for the last 45 years staff and volunteers have uncovered the bones of 60+ mammoth. The paleontologist that was there last week advised it was impossible to know how much deeper the remains would be found. He reported it could go down for 65 more feet or 1,065 more feet. Apparently many more remains are to be found. It is the largest known site of mammoth remains in the world, and they have constructed a building around this site. It will remain an active site for hundreds of years to come. Incredible! They are always looking for volunteers. Hmmmm, maybe next summer.😊
So much more than travel 