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

This old cabin at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument just needs a bit of a woman’s touch !

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Not Mother Approved

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

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Waiting For a Cowboy

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

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The Wild West

This shot conjures up images of the Wild Wild West.

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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

The obligatory sign photo.

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Scenery

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

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