Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Florissant, Colorado is home to one of the world's most diverse and abundant fossil deposits. The park showcases petrified redwood stumps and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants, providing a glimpse into the prehistoric history of Colorado.

Visitors to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument can explore the layers of rock that hold clues to ancient environments and life during the late Eocene period, when dinosaurs were extinct and mammals ruled. The park also highlights the shared geologic heritage of the area, including the ancestral lands of the Ute, Jicarilla Apache, and other tribes, as well as the contributions of early settlers and paleontologists who have studied and documented over 1,800 species at this remarkable fossil site.

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