Another stump on the Petrified Forest Loop. December 6, 2012 by Matt ThomasAnother stump on the Petrified Forest Loop. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument About Matt Thomas Matt is an avid writer and explorer, who loves to showcase his home state of Colorado. His favorite place to be is right here in the Centennial State. Previous Post:Another stump on the Petrified Forest Loop.