In Hot Springs, SD, not far from Rapid City, is the Mammoth Site. Apparently back in prehistoric times, this area was a warm pool of water that attracted many animals, but due to the steep sides many Mammoths fell into the pool and couldn't get back out. So far 55 Mammoths have been identified along with rare bears, camels, and wolves. It is supposedly the only location that has found two types of Mammoths. It is an active dig site and paleontologists are still working on excavation. They believe there are still many treasures to find in this sink hole. It is rare to find an actual dig site and Brydon had never been here before, so we made a last minute decision to go check it out.
Caleb got pretty excited when he saw these cool huge bones!
As we took the tour, you had to listen on the telephone set. Caleb was quite the good listener.
This is the most complete Mammoth they have found so far.
Yep I think he is a stud no matter where he's at! Check out the Mammoth head by his shoulder.
Showing off our super strength!
Caleb couldn't wait to show us this hut. It is made completely out of bones and hides. He thought is was way cool!! He also wanted to make sure we got a good picture of what a Mammoth looked like with skin on.
Digging away with Grandma!! I think they had a lot of fun together this trip!
Who knew there was so much to do in South Dakota! It really is a great place to live and visit!
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