
Big Stump’s petrified-wood “tree” turns striated minerals into a surreal landscape subject. Bright, low-angle sun reveals colorful rings and cracks; overcast softens texture for close detail. It’s near the Florissant Fossil Beds area—stop during daylight and pair with nearby viewpoints for variety.

Big Stump’s petrified-wood “tree” turns striated minerals into a surreal landscape subject. Bright, low-angle sun reveals colorful rings and cracks; overcast softens texture for close detail. It’s near the Florissant Fossil Beds area—stop during daylight and pair with nearby viewpoints for variety.