For some time, I had seen references to a couple of well-known fossil sites in Colorado: the Florissant Fossil Quarry and areas around Creede.

We left Austin on Thursday, July 28, 2011.

Lake City, Colorado

Wednesday morning (August 3rd) brought clear blue skies. After breakfast

Matterhorn Inn. Our room was very comfortable and clean. It felt great to wake up in a bed after four nights of sleeping either on a tent floor or in the car.