Dig up Some Fossil Fun in Nebraska
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Nebraska is packed with historical attractions and activities to learn about the past. But what if you want to go waaay back? We've got you covered there, too. Here are some of the top fossil and archaeological destinations that will teach you plenty about the state's deep history.

Geodes

Fossils

A geode (/ˈdʒiː.oʊd/; from Ancient Greek γεώδης (geṓdēs) 'earthlike') is a geological secondary formation within sedimentary and volcanic rocks. Geodes are hollow, vaguely spherical rocks, in which masses of mineral matter (which may include crystals) are secluded. The crystals are formed by the filling of vesicles in volcanic and subvolcanic rocks by minerals deposited from hydrothermal fluids; or by the dissolution of syngenetic concretions and partial filling by the same or other minerals precipitated from water, groundwater, or hydrothermal fluids.

Stone Identifier

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A fossil (from Classical Latin fossilis, lit. 'obtained by digging') is any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing from a past geological age. Examples include bones, shells, exoskeletons, stone imprints of animals or microbes, objects preserved in amber, hair, petrified wood and DNA remnants. The totality of fossils is known as the fossil record. Most are just bits n pieces, sometimes you get lucky and find the entire fossil!!