Walk Through Ice Age History at White Sands National Park During National Fossil Day

White Sands National Park will celebrate National Fossil Day throughout October with special programs highlighting the Ice Age human and mammal footprints preserved across the park.

Scheduled from Oct. 2 through Oct. 28, the activities will include guided hikes along the new Ice Age Trail, ranger talks and drop-in programs. Visitors will have opportunities to learn how the fossilized tracks reveal the movements of ancient people and animals.

The park will also host a special fossil-focused presentation during its Full Moon Night program on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 5:30 p.m. National Fossil Day itself falls on Oct. 14.

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