• Massive petrified redwood stumps

    Florissant Fossil Beds

    National Monument Colorado

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  • Exhibit Installation May 14 - 22

    New exhibits will be installed in the new visitor center May 14 - 22. Access to the park film and exhibits may be reduced. You may want to consider visiting after May 23 if you schedule permits. The park remains open every day from 9am - 5pm.

Professional Development

Graduate credit through Adam's State College or recertification credits through BOCES are available to teachers through the Summer Seminar Series.

The Summer Seminars Series are one-day workshops that take place on weekends throughout the summer. They are sponsored by the Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc.

To learn about the classes and find out how to sign up, download the Seminar Brochure

Did You Know?

Photo of burning piles in the snow near the boundary of Florissant Fossil Beds

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is actively involved in fire mitigation and conducts prescribed burns every winter.