The purpose of the Paleotrails Project is to bring to life the fossils and geology of Colorado Springs. It is a joint project between volunteer paleontology researcher, Sharon Milito, and the City of Colorado Springs. This project has been included in the Denver Basin Project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS). All research has been approved by DMNS before submission to the City. Sharon has also collaborated with local experts on this project, including geologist Dr. Ken Weissenburger.
Michael Poltenovage and Sharon Milito began the project in 2006 with a survey of geologic and paleontologic points of interest in Red Rock Canyon Open Space. The project continues with the goal of collecting exemplary fossils to represent the complete geologic history of Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. All fossils are the property of the City of Colorado Springs and are a part of the Pioneers Museum collections.
We are now continuing our work with the City of Colorado Springs, DMNS, and the Corral Bluffs Alliance to document fossils in the newly acquired Corral Bluffs Open Space, which will open to the public in several months.
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A brief geology lesson by Dr. Steve Getty during our initial survey.
The story of Colorado Springs parks and open spaces as told by the rocks; the paleontology and geology. Copyright 2008, Sharon Milito. No material may be reproduced in part or in whole without written consent.
