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10 Sep 2015

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, National Monument, Natural Wonders, Photography, Travel | 0

Just up the highway from Pikes Peak is Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, a treasure trove of Eocene fossils. The most spectacular fossils for visitors to experience are the massive petrified redwood tree stumps found near the heart of the park … Continued

20 Feb 2014

The Petrified Forest – a colorful depository of ancient lumber

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Historic Site, National Parks, Natural Wonders, Travel | 2

The Petrified Forest A colorful depository of ancient lumber Helping a friend with her goal to visit all of America’s national parks, we traveled to Petrified Forest National Park in the northeast corner of Arizona near Holbrook on a 30-mile … Continued