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Contact: Jeff Wolin, (719) 748-3253 ext. 202
Activities Planned at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in November 2019 (Hours of Operation 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Fee Free Day (Veterans Day), Monday, November 11, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
All National Park Service areas, including Florissant Fossil Beds, will waive fees in honor of Veterans Day.
Night Sky Program, November 22, Night Sky Program, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. Meet at the visitor center.
There are no additional fees for any park programs beyond the daily entrance fee of $10.00 per adult (15 and younger are free). Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument offers 15 miles of beautiful, yet lesser known, hiking trails to explore, a free Junior Ranger Program, three short self-guided trails, a park video and museum exhibits, and bookstore. For additional information, please call (719) 748-3253 or visit our website: www.nps.gov/flfo or on Facebook or Twitter at /FlorissantNPS
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More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 419 national park units and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history, protect natural and cultural resources, and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov
Last updated: November 5, 2019