National Monuments
The national government sets aside structures and natural landmarks of historic significance as national monuments. It comes as no surprise that Colorado is home to many such places. Whether you’re interested in fossils, geology or the lore of the gold rush, Colorado’s national monuments provide an ideal adventure.
- Canyon of the Ancients National Monuments
- Colorado National Monument
- Dinosaur National Monument
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Hovenweep National Monument
- Yucca House National Monument
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Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado.
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Explore craggy hills, discover fragments of a long ago world where the largest land creatures of all time once roamed and died. Rock art, scenery, homesteads,...
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Sheer-walled canyons, monoliths, colorful formations, bighorn sheep, soaring eagles and a spectacular road reflect the environment and history of plateau-and-canyon...
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A museum interpreting the history and culture of the Four Corners region: including Ancestral Puebloans; historic Pueblo, Ute and Navajo Native Americans; and Anglo...
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Yucca House National Monument is a large, Ancestral Puebloan site
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Visit the Anasazi Heritage Center for more information.
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Protects six prehistoric villages spread over a 20-mile expanse.
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