Pawnee Buttes

Grover, Colorado

40.808131, -103.989418

Once a Cretaceous ocean, remote South Platte River basin of Weld County, Colorado, is home to Pawnee National Grassland.⁣ ⁣

Towering above the high plains, Pawnee Buttes host nesting birds of prey. Decedents now circle and soar over dry washes where fossil hunters have flocked since 1870.

Sunlit rock formations rise from the prairie at Pawnee Buttes National Grassland, surrounded by dry grasses and hardy vegetation under a clear blue sky. — The rugged beauty of Pawnee Buttes emerges from the plains, showcasing striking rock formations shaped by time and erosion.

A winding dirt road stretches through the rolling grasslands of Pawnee Buttes National Grassland, leading toward the horizon beneath a bright blue sky. — A quiet dirt road meanders through the vast expanse of Pawnee Buttes National Grassland, inviting exploration of this remote and scenic landscape.

A lone windmill stands against a dramatic stormy sky over the open grasslands of Pawnee Buttes National Grassland. Dark clouds swirl above, creating a moody and intense atmosphere. — A windmill stands resilient under an ominous sky in Pawnee Buttes National Grassland, capturing the essence of the region’s unpredictable weather.

COLORADONathan ArmesJune 17, 2020TRAVEL, PAWNEE BUTTES