The National Park Service has announced that as of Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 – the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will begin it’s winter hours of operation. The Monument will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm through the fall and winter months.

Ranger guided programs will still continue on a limited schedule and mostly on the weekends. Ranger guided elk bugling programs begin mid-September on weekends. Please call ahead for times and reservations. Other activities within the park include the junior ranger program, the park’s film, self-guided trails with exhibits and 14 miles of hiking trails. Please contact the Monument at (719) 748-3253 for further information about hours and the schedule for programs.

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