Weekly Ranger Program

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by......More

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by day ask in the Visitor Center for more information.

Weekly Ranger Program

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by......More

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by day ask in the Visitor Center for more information.

Fossil Learning Lab

Stop by our Fossil Learning Lab to unlock your inner paleontologist! View fossils through our microscopes, explore our geologic touch table, get creative at our stamp station, and earn your Junior Ranger badge! This space is designed for young visitors and families, but......More

Stop by our Fossil Learning Lab to unlock your inner paleontologist! View fossils through our microscopes, explore our geologic touch table, get creative at our stamp station, and earn your Junior Ranger badge! This space is designed for young visitors and families, but anyone is welcome to take a look.

Yurt next to the Visitor Center parking lot

Excavation Pit Talk - Volunteer Led

Stop by our Demonstration Excavation Pit to meet Dr. Bob, a retired geologist who is knowledgeable about all things fossils! Learn about the history of excavation at the Monument and see what the fossil-bearing rocks look like in the ground.The Excavation Pit is along t......More

Stop by our Demonstration Excavation Pit to meet Dr. Bob, a retired geologist who is knowledgeable about all things fossils! Learn about the history of excavation at the Monument and see what the fossil-bearing rocks look like in the ground.The Excavation Pit is along the Petrified Forest Loop. Ask in the Visitor Center for directions.

Fossil Learning Lab

Stop by our Fossil Learning Lab to unlock your inner paleontologist! View fossils through our microscopes, explore our geologic touch table, get creative at our stamp station, and earn your Junior Ranger badge! This space is designed for young visitors and families, but......More

Stop by our Fossil Learning Lab to unlock your inner paleontologist! View fossils through our microscopes, explore our geologic touch table, get creative at our stamp station, and earn your Junior Ranger badge! This space is designed for young visitors and families, but anyone is welcome to take a look.

Yurt next to the Visitor Center parking lot

Weekly Ranger Program

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by......More

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by day ask in the Visitor Center for more information.

Night Sky Program

The Night Sky program is guided by volunteer astronomers from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO). The volunteers begin the event with a presentation about the night sky. After the presentation, visitors are provided with an intimate viewing experience o......More

The Night Sky program is guided by volunteer astronomers from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO). The volunteers begin the event with a presentation about the night sky. After the presentation, visitors are provided with an intimate viewing experience of different heavenly bodies through telescopes provided by the CSASTRO astronomers.The Visitor Center and museum will remain open during the event until 10:30 PM.Please dress warm for the event. Nighttime temperatures can be uncomfortably cold above 8,000ft (2438m), even during the summer months.For more information please check out the Night Sky program page.

Please check in at the Visitor Center before joining the event.

Weekly Ranger Program

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by......More

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by day ask in the Visitor Center for more information.

Weekly Ranger Program

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by......More

Join our Park Rangers for a variety of programs that dive deeper into geology history and ecology topics. Programs will include 15-minute Ranger Choice talks 1-hour guided hikes and demonstrations in our Fossil Learning Lab. Specific program topics and locations vary by day ask in the Visitor Center for more information.

Fossil Learning Lab

Stop by our Fossil Learning Lab to unlock your inner paleontologist! View fossils through our microscopes, explore our geologic touch table, get creative at our stamp station, and earn your Junior Ranger badge! This space is designed for young visitors and families, but......More

Stop by our Fossil Learning Lab to unlock your inner paleontologist! View fossils through our microscopes, explore our geologic touch table, get creative at our stamp station, and earn your Junior Ranger badge! This space is designed for young visitors and families, but anyone is welcome to take a look.

Yurt next to the Visitor Center parking lot