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Contact: Jeff Wolin, (719) 748-3253 ext. 202
Activities Planned at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in January 2019
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open year-round. During January, the Monument is open daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The Monument is closed on New Year’s Day, January 1.
Friday, January 4, 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.
Saturday, January 19, Winter Track Detectives! 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Join an interpretive park ranger for a guided hike (up to 2 miles) to discover the clues left behind by the Monument’s wildlife. As a track detective, you might encounter tracks, scat, feathers, rubs, burrows, and much more left behind by birds, coyotes, elk, and badgers or perhaps even see some of the wildlife in person. Dress in layers and be ready to walk on uneven ground and possibly snow. Meet at the visitor center.
Monday, January 21, Fee Free Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Enjoy a fee free day at Florissant Fossil Beds in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
There are no additional fees for any park programs beyond the daily entrance fee of $10.00 per adult (15 and younger are free) and $35.00 for an annual pass. 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, museum exhibits, and bookstore. For additional information, please call (719) 748-3253 ext. 0 or visit our website: www.nps.gov/flfo or on Facebook or Twitter at /FlorissantNPS
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Last updated: December 18, 2018