Archive: May 2022

Skyline Drive, a one-way road along Skyline Ridge (a hogback of Dakota sandstone) northwest of Cañon City, Colorado, features spectacular views of geological and paleontological features. Seen here, geologist Dr. Adam Jackson introduces the track impressions of a group of 30-foot-long, six-ton, armored Ankylosaurs. Photo credit: Cindy Smith.

Geology

May 19, 2022

Fremont County geologic attractions

Fremont County, two hours south of Denver, is located on the south-central Front Range of Colorado in a geological region…

North Table Mountain stands between Golden and the wider Denver metro area in the background. Photo credit: Vince Matthews for the CGS.

Geology

May 10, 2022

Golden Rocks: The Geology and Mining History of Golden, Colorado

We’ve received the go ahead to help distribute this marvelous (and FREE!) 100+ page digital publication from the talented…