Designated a Colorado Natural Area in 2002, the Dakota Hogback/Dinosaur Ridge Natural Area in Jefferson County is a crown jewel of statewide, national and international importance. The Dakota Hogback/Dinosaur Ridge Natural Area exemplifies all the . . . — — Map (db m80464) HM
You are looking out over the edges of tilted and eroded layers of sandstone and shale that lie upon much older rocks in the mountains behind you. If the eroded layers were restored to where you stand they would be more than two miles thick. The . . . — — Map (db m57932) HM
Before garbage trucks and waste facilities, people were left to manage their own trash. Incinerating trash was a common way to get rid of garbage by burning it in structures like the one you see here. The consequence was dirty air and a polluted . . . — — Map (db m266381) HM
Devoted family man and visionary businessman.
John Brisben Walker is personally responsible for the way much of the front range looks in this area. In his quest for the perfect place to build a home for his family, he preserved thousands . . . — — Map (db m141095) HM
Morrison Fossil Area has been designated a National Natural Landmark This site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the Nation's natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of the environment 1973 National . . . — — Map (db m155600) HM
Through time and imagination, these rocks have been named, and often renamed
Red Rocks is full of "gateway" rocks and others that have been compared to ships, or named for their parks, caves, and other features. Cracks become . . . — — Map (db m266439) HM
Built in 1931
Designed by Denver architect W.R. Rosche
Originally known as the Indian Concession House and at times referred to as the Red Rocks Pueblo
Denver Landmark - 1994
National Historic Landmark - 2016
(along with park, . . . — — Map (db m266379) HM
In 1911, John Brisben Walker, owner of the property that is now Mount Falcon Park, promoted the idea of a Summer White House. The cornerstone of Colorado yule marble was laid on July 4, 1914 on this proposed site for the building. What you see . . . — — Map (db m141085) HM
Erected through the cooperation of Federal, State and local governments by Works Progress Administration. Dedicated to the enrichment of human lives. A record of permanent achievement. — — Map (db m155601) HM
In 1937 the City and County of Denver built Alameda Parkway as the main route to Red Rocks Park. The construction exposed dinosaur tracks, but for many years geologists and members of the public observed them without studying them in detail. In . . . — — Map (db m155602) HM
