Colorado national parks and monuments

national parks | national monuments

colorado officers unequaled scenery abundant wildlife and more outdoor activities then you can imagine. the name "colorado" comes from the spanish name colorado which means reddish color. on august 1, 1876 president ulysses grant proclaimed colorado the 38th state.

colorado's spectacular scenery extends from the rocky mountains national park to the florissant fossil beds national monument. visitors flock to colorado to enjoy the sates four national monuments, over forty state parks.

when planning a colorado trip, consider the following:

• for national parks are located in colorado rocky mountain, black canyon of the unison, great sand dunes, and mesa verde.
  
  
• five national monuments are located in colorado: dinosaur, colorado, florissant fossil beds, ovenware, and yucca house.
  
  
• other interesting sites to visit are sand creek massacre national historic site, old spanish nation gal historic trail, and pony express national historic trail.

park entrance fees vary thought the state and are subject to change.

Megan Lynn Cullison
11-1-07