History and Culture by Bicycle

This blog is about historical and cultural sites, places and events all over the world visited by bicycle or that could be visited by bicycle. It is to show that a motor vehicle does not always have to be used and it is often better to visit these places by bicycle.

Monday, July 13, 2020

Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, Giant Tortoise Sculpture

Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park is near Royal, Nebraska.









Previous articles in the series:
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, Rocks, Gravel, Stone, Ash and Chalk
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, Time Capsule
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, Nebraska Heritage Tree, Hackberry Tree
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, Scenic View
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, Fighting Rhino's Sculpture
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