News Release

Archeology Day 2022

Child Throwing an Atlatl

NPS Photo

News Release Date: October 7, 2022

Contact: Arlene Jackson, 970-858-2833

Fruita, CO – On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Colorado National Monument will be hosting Archeology Day. Family-friendly activities are planned from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the visitor center on Rim Rock Drive, 4 miles from the Fruita entrance station.

To celebrate the human history of the monument, going back 13,000 years, National Park Service staff and volunteers will help children of all ages create pictographs, learn how to survey artifacts, throw an atlatl and earn a Jr Ranger badge. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn how archeologists use their discoveries to solve the mysteries of the past.

Fall hours are in effect at the park. The visitor center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. There is a $25 entrance fee. All America the Beautiful passes including the Fourth Grade Pass are honored. For additional information about Colorado National Monument please visit www.nps.gov/colm or call 970-858-2800.

For additional information please visit www.nps.gov/colm or call 970-858-2800.

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