Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument was created in 1969 to protect one of the world's richest fossil deposits. Read more about Florissant Fossil Beds by exploring the links below.
NPS Photo Learn about Florissant's stunning fossils, diverse geologic history, and amazing scientific discoveries and projects. 
Explore, Learn, and Protect Your Park! Interested youth complete a series of activities during their park visit, check in with a park ranger, and receive an official Junior Ranger patch or badge. 
Claiming land under the Homestead Act, Adeline Hornbek built a ranch for her family in the 1870s. Visit the homestead for a glimpse of their lives. 
NPS Photo by Clara Peterson 
Field Trips for Educational Groups Learn more about ranger-led and self-guided educational field trips, which are available throughout the year.
Interested in becoming Florissant's next summer paleontology intern? Learn about the Geoscientists-In-The-Parks internship program here! |
Last updated: January 25, 2018