FLORISSANT — Starting Monday, February 24, the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Officials say this is due to a lack of staffing. Guests will not have access to the visitor center, public restrooms, or trailhead parking on these days.
Starting next week, the monument will be open Wednesday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Did you spot the 'Doomsday' and 'Electronic Attack' aircraft circling Colorado Springs this week?
You might have seen a unique aircraft in the skies of Colorado Springs Monday. There's plenty of social media buzz about it.
Did you spot the 'Doomsday' and 'Electronic Attack' aircraft circling Colorado Springs this week?
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