A much-overlooked National Monument, just below the surface lies one of the richest fossil deposits in the world. Add in some 14-food diameter petrified redwood stumps and miles of hiking trails, and it’s worth a stop on everybody’s list.

Just Needs a Woman’s Touch

Just Needs a Woman's Touch
This old cabin at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument just needs a bit of a woman’s touch !


Not Mother Approved

Not Mother Approved
More "Mother-Not-Approved’ rock scrambling to get to the good views.


Waiting For a Cowboy

Waiting For a Cowboy
A horse waits in the shade for his rider to return. We saw several horses in the backcountry here.


The Wild West

The Wild West
This shot conjures up images of the Wild Wild West.


Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
The obligatory sign photo.


Scenery

Scenery
Colette takes a moment to take in the beautiful surroundings here.