Paleo Pathways: Exploring Ancient Environments

Colorado’s paleo past was vastly different than what you see before you today. Today it is dominated by mountains and foothills, but its past had varying shades of climate and environmental change. From semi-arid deserts to swampy rivers and palm forests, white-capped sand dunes to wave rippled beaches.

Now you can dive deep into this ancient world with our exciting 2-hour Dinosaur Ridge paleoenvironment and paleoclimatology walking tour.

Unravelling ancient environments and ancient climates is like being a detective. Scientists analyze clues left behind in rocks, sediments, and fossils to understand how entire ecosystems have changed over millions of years. These clues reveal prehistoric temperatures, rainfall, and other conditions that existed long before humans started recording data and show us how past climate changes impacted life on Earth.

Tour Dates

Sunday, 4/27 – 9:30am-11:30am – Sign Up Here

Sunday, 5/25 – 9:30am-11:30am – Sign Up Here

Tour Specifics

$28 per person
Tour is suggested for ages 16 and older
2 hours (1.5 miles)
Admission to the Exhibit Hall at Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center is included with each ticket
Tour may be called off for active precipitation, temps below 32 degrees, severe winds or lack of registrations
Appropriate attire: comfortable shoes, sun hats, sunglasses, removable clothing (windbreakers, fleeces, etc.)
Bring water
Minimum of 2 and maximum of 13 participants