Raistlin Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 So I had a great week out there. Visited all the museums around as well as Dinosaur Ridge and Red Rocks. Also checked out Florissant fossil quarry and Pikes Peak. I have way too many photos to share all of them. I want to say for anyone out that way, go check out the museums. OMG they are amazing. It's hard to pick the best but one that stands out on top (because of more than just their fossil displays) is the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Their wildlife displays are better than any zoo I've been to. Hands down simply an amazing place. The others are fantastic too. The Morrison Natural History Museum, Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Dinosaur Ridge (Discovery Center is between Red Rocks and Dinosaur Ridge), Florissant Fossil Quarry (and take a bag or two home also). If you take some bags home use more than one thin razor blade and a jewelers hammer. Don't stack the blades on top of one another but put them on the same plane side by side if need be. This will help you split the shale on thinner and more complete layers. Bits of wood found in the shale is still there and can be destroyed fairly easily I recommend a stabilizer for all the fossils found there. Despite not being able to collect like I do here in Missouri those living near the area that can visit these places often are very lucky. On a side note today I got to get out and collect some Pennsylvanian plants (wood) that I've never been able to collect before. There were some nice pieces too big to bring home sadly. 2 RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieLynn Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 When you get around to going though your photos....post some! We want to see your adventures! www.fossil-quest.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I second that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenverEdge Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Sounds like a good time. I visit dinosaur ridge about twice a month when the weather is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raistlin Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 I'll try to add a few photos. These are from the Dinosaur Ridge track site. 7 RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raistlin Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 These are from The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. 5 RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raistlin Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 A few from Morrison Natural History Museum. 5 RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raistlin Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Denver Museum of Nature & Science. 5 RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raistlin Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Some photos are too big and not loading into the posts. I'm trying to pick some of my favorites. Here are a few additional Dinosaur Ridge pics. 5 RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raistlin Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Not fossil related but from the top of Pikes Peak. 6 RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptEsteban Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 FANTASTIC PICTURES ! I like to go to this site while I am out West. https://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/obsidiancollecting.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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