![The brown, green and white colors of Carlsbad Caverns National Park](https://munsell.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/carslbad-caverns-national-park-115x115.jpg)
The Soil Colors of New Mexico National Parks
Our interview series celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service in the United States and the important role soil plays in these parks continues. We venture to Lincoln, NE to talk to National Soil Classification Specialist (Soil Taxonomy) for … Continue reading
![The Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado where shale, volcanic ash and mudstone make up the soils](https://munsell.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/florissant-fossil-beds-national-monument-115x115.jpg)
The Soil Colors of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Our interview series celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service in the United States and the important role soil plays in these parks continues. We travel back in time, 34 million years ago, to Florissant National Monument to learn … Continue reading
![View of Rocky Mountain National Park showing the high peaks and various colors of the soil](https://munsell.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rocky-mountain-national-park-115x115.jpg)
The Soil Colors of Rocky Mountain National Park
Our interview series celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service in the United States and the important role soil plays in these parks continues. We head over to the highest peaks in central North America to speak with retired soil scientist, … Continue reading
![Soil color cross section shows the color of soil represented by each horizon.](https://munsell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/soil-color-charts-books-munsell-150x150.jpg)
Soil Color: Munsell Color Charts & Books for Classification
Soil color is like a family tree. It tells scientists about the present and the past. Just as the family tree might help explain how you ended up with curly hair, soil color reveals the composition of soil, plant life … Continue reading