Album: destinations:United-States:CO:Florissant:Fossil-Quarry | |||
Florissant Fossil BedsOutside of the national monument is the often overlooked Florissant Fossil Quarry. It's on the Claire Ranch property. Because it is private land it is possible to collect fossils there unlike at the monument. The place isn't very well advertised but somehow I stumbled across it on the net some years ago but hadn't made it out there until this trip. I did find a lot of fossilized vegitation, but nothing big or exceptional. Still there was always that chance. It was $10/hour with everything I needed provided and I could work on a picnic table under shade trees. They'll sell a bag of about 6 pounds of stone for $15 if you want to take some home. Stop by and have yourself a treasure hunt. |
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