Denver Geology

As all eyes are on Denver this week, I would be remiss not to mention some of the geological attractions of that excellent city (whose mayor, John Hickenlooper, is a geologist into his third career). Delegates and press people, if you have a day to spare, I urge you to tour the Golden area just west of town along the Front Range. Among the attractions are Dinosaur Ridge, Red Rocks Park, the Triceratops Trail, and a host of other sights to see. Even though the Democrats will miss the chance to nominate a geologist for office this year, I hope the visitors to Denver can take in some Rocky Mountain rocks.
_{Castle Rock overlooks the town of Golden — Geology Guide photo}