Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Idaho

Did you know horses evolved in North America?  The Hagerman Horse, Equus Simplicidens, was the first true horse but its’ bones most closely resembled Grevy’s zebra bones. Equus simplicidens is the official Idaho state fossil.  The Hagerman Horse Quarry, a national natural landmark, is recognized as one of the most important sites in the world related to the fossil history of the horse.

Hagerman is home to over two hundred different species of fossil plants and animals: including Sabertooth Cat, Mastodon, Bear, Camel, Ground Sloth, and many other species.  Over 3,000 new fossil fragments are found each year.

Located on Route 30 in Hagerman, ID across from high school, the Visitor Center has real fossils, informational DVD, a discovery corner, and programs.

Hagerman valley is generally sunny, dry, and clear year round. Winters are mild with occasional winter storms, but summers are extremely hot and dry.

"The Valley of the Thousand Springs" is one of those rare natural rest stops that has been serving travelers for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years. The mild, almost snowless winters, hot springs and natural fisheries provided by the clear flow of springs at a constant 58 degrees made the valley a favorite Indian wintering area.
The City of Hagerman, which gives the valley its name, was originally the site of a stagecoach stop (Overland Trail Route) along the Oregon Trail. Remains of this historic pioneer route can still be seen along the west side of the Snake River.

The town itself was officially established in 1892 when Stanley Hageman and Jack Hess opened a combination Post Office/General Store. The town was actually named for Stanley Hageman but a misspelling in the central post office registry changed its official name to Hagerman.

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