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Established May 24, 1911, and on 20,453.93 acres, Colorado National Monument consists of geologic features including: towering red sandstone monoliths, deep, sheer-walled canyons, and a variety of wildlife (bighorn sheep, golden eagles, mule deer and mountain lions).

Directions

Westbound: Highway I-70 to Grand Junction, exit at Horizon Drive, Exit 31 to East Entrance.

Eastbound: Highway I-70 to Fruita, Colorado, Exit 19 to West Entrance.

Tour bus service available. Contact Grand Junction Visitor and Convention bureau for more information. Amtrak provides daily service to Grand Junction.

Posted by: thoos and last modified on Feb 16, 2007 by sean

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