This Fall we're heading back out west. COVID will be in our thoughts as we plan for adventures while we stay safe! Our plans are to head first to Colorado, then zip over to Utah. Lots of hiking and biking are planned along our route.



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Saturday, September 26, 2020

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

 

29 million years ago, Redwoods growing in Colorado were covered by ash from a nearby Volcano.  Over time, the wood of these giant trees were replaced by minerals.  The petrified stumps were then "discovered" in the late 19th century, and this area soon became a tourist attraction.  Competing owners who managed this land did everything they could think of to increase revenues; they even used dynamite to help break up the stumps into small pieces that could be sold to the tourists.  Fortunately, but almost too late, 50 years ago, this area became protected by becoming a National Monument.  

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