Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument reviews

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• By Nate C

  Learn about fossil plants and insects at the visitor center, then go for a stroll through the nearby fields and learn about some of the local history. There are plenty of live trees and some...  more »

• By Wyosoldier

  The museum is still closed but you can walk the trails. The petrified forest trail is the trail to see the fossils. The other trails are nature trails. The size of fossilized tree trunks is amazing...  more »

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• By Tina Nelson

  Quite a unique place somewhat off the beaten path. Visitor's center and areas are well maintained and done. They are still trying to stabilize and figure out how to preserve the redwood stumps that remain. The rangers are very knowledgeable and have interesting programs. We happened to be there just after kids went back to school and many families were there with younger kids working on their Junior Ranger badges. Interesting natural history.

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• By Alan Corbin

  Really neat national park. My favorite are the petrified redwoods. Great walking trails through a high mountain meadow. Don't bring the dog though. They are not allowed on the trails except for the designated area.

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