A Trip To This Fossil Park In Utah Is An Adventure Like No Other
By Catherine Armstrong|Published May 09, 2019
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed Utah. Paleontologists have found the fossilized skeletons of these beasts that date back from the late Jurrasic period (193-136 million years ago) to the late Cretaceous period (136-65 million years ago). There are many places throughout the Beehive State to see dinosaur fossils, but one of the best is Dinosaur National Monument.
Dinosaur National Monument is a national park located on the Utah/Colorado border. Some of the most significant dinosaur fossil discoveries in the field of paleontology have been made here, and you're going to want to see some of them first-hand.
The Dinosaur Quarry is located in the Utah portion of the park, and it's one of the best places to see dinosaur fossils and learn about these prehistoric creatures.
Inside, you'll find all kinds of dino displays, including many full skeletons of dinosaurs. This area was home to all kinds of dinosaur species, including allosaurus, stegosaurus, diplodocus, and more.
Park rangers are on hand to answer all your dinosaur-related questions, and before you leave, you'll want to stop by the gift shop and find a dinosaur or two to take home with you.
Dinosaur National Monument is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Dinosaur Quarry is open daily during peak season (late May through mid-September) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. During winter months, the Quarry is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit the Dinosaur National Monument website. Have you visited the Quarry Visitor Center at Dinosaur National Monument? Tell our readers about your experience there in the comments below.
