Prescribed fire planned for north boundary of park

The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc. | October 14, 2007

To reduce hazardous fuels on the northern boundary of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument that have the potential to spread wildfire onto private property, the park will be conducting a prescribed burn. The burn will take place north of Upper Twin Rock Road and east of Teller Co. Rd. #1, south of the cemetary and [...]

Park fights to stop spread of yellow sweetclover

The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc. | August 16, 2007

Park staff, particularly Student Conservation Association interpretive intern Lindsey Stecker (Boston University) and Chief Ranger Rick Wilson, have been working hard to control the spread of sweetclover this summer.

Ponderosa Loop Trail to remain closed until September

The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc. | August 14, 2007

The Ponderosa Loop Trail is expected to remain closed for maintenance until at least mid-September. The park’s other trails remain open, including the Petrified Forest Loop Trail. For more information on trails, visit the park website.

Farewell to summer paleo interns

The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc. | August 11, 2007

Friday was the last day for summer paleontology interns Kathy Salas (University of Texas–Dallas) and Eva Lyon (College of Wooster). Summer interns help the park accomplish vital work and we are always sorry to see them go. Best of luck to Kathy and Eva in their future endeavors.

Ponderosa Loop Trail temporarily closed

The Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc. | July 22, 2007

The Ponderosa Loop Trail will be temporarily closed for repairs, beginning Monday, July 23. Repairs should take about a week.