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Paint Mines Interpretive Park

Paint Mines Interpretive Park

An ancient tropical forest and once home to Native Americans is now one of the best kept secrets in Colorado.

An ancient tropical forest and once home to Native Americans is now one of the best kept secrets in Colorado.
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Jun, 2017

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