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Desert Varnish: Those Rocks are ALIVE!
The Hot Tomato 124 N Mulberry St, Fruita, CO, United StatesDon't miss this special talk on Desert Varnish and learn more about this natural wonder!
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FeaturedExplore Art in the Outdoors
Saddlehorn Visitor Center Parking Lot 11 Rim Rock Drive, Fruita, CO, United StatesJoin Denise Wright as we explore neurographic art in the Monument.
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FeaturedExploration of American Wilderness
Lower Monument Canyon Trailhead add address, Grand Junction, CO, United StatesExplore American Wilderness in depth on a hike to Independence Monument
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Desert Bighorn Sheep Hike
Lower Monument Canyon Trailhead add address, Grand Junction, CO, United StatesJoin retired geologist and former park ranger Don Regan for an unforgettable hike into the heart of desert bighorn sheep territory. Discover these magnificent creatures, renowned for their powerful horns and incredible ability to thrive in challenging environments. While the thrill of spotting bighorn sheep is a highlight, remember that nature operates on its own …
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FeaturedLichens 101: Life on the Edge
Base Camp Provisions North Mulberry Street, Fruita, CO, United StatesLichens are a fascinating and complex life form—a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga, working together to survive in some of the planet’s harshest environments. Join naturalist Cindy Carlson for an engaging presentation as part of our Monument on Tap series.
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Raptors in the Monument
Colorado Craft Coffee and Beer House 1144 North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO, United StatesJoin Sophie Marxer, our 2025 Scientist in the Parks Intern, as she shares her experience launching Colorado National Monument’s first raptor monitoring program.
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