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"Frozen in Time"

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is home to one of the richest caches of prehistoric fossils in the country. Believed to have been the result of volcanic activity, the site is notable for yielding impeccably well-preserved fossils of insects as well as plants. The sequoia trees of the park, which are some of the largest in the world are a sight to behold. Visitors can learn more about the events that transpired to form the fossils as well as admire the delicately preserved insect specimens at the visitor center.
15807 County Road 1, Florissant, CO, United States, 80816
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"Frozen in Time"
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is home to one of the richest caches of prehistoric fossils in the country. Believed to have been the result of volcanic activity, the site is notable for yielding impeccably well-preserved fossils of insects as well as plants. The sequoia trees of the park, which are some of the largest in the world are a sight to behold. Visitors can learn more about the events that transpired to form the fossils as well as admire the delicately preserved insect specimens at the visitor center.
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