Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
10 Sep 2015

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

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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

The Petrified Forest – a colorful depository of ancient lumber
20 Feb 2014

The Petrified Forest – a colorful depository of ancient lumber

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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

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