Walk With The Dinosaurs At This Prehistoric Museum In Utah
By Courtnie Erickson|Published October 28, 2022
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
Did you know you can walk with dinosaurs in Utah? At the St. George Discovery Site at Johnson Farm, you can walk among thousands of fossilized dinosaur footprints. But that’s not all. At this incredible museum, you will see several life-sized models of dinosaurs, rare impressions, and more. This dinosaur museum is the definition of a hidden gem in southern Utah and you need to check it out.
Located on Johnson Farm in St. George, this discovery site is essentially the coolest natural history museum in southern Utah.
This museum was founded by a local optometrist who, in 2000, was leveling out a hill on his property and discovered a layer of sandstone complete with dinosaur prints. Numerous tracks were found and the family opened the farm to the public to share the discovery. This site is the oldest Jurassic dinosaur site in Utah and the best basal Jurassic track site in all of North America!
While this museum is located on the Johnson Farm, this will not be a farming experience. Rather, you will be entering a comfortable building with dozens of incredible exhibits just waiting to be discovered.
The various exhibits will essentially take you on a trip to the Early Jurassic time period. The things you see will teach you more about the history of southern Utah and the world that we live in.
Another favorite area of this museum is the boardwalk. While you will get to see even more dinosaur tracks, there are also some incredible skin impressions and a rare crouching dinosaur impression that you won't want to miss.
Rather than simply take a trip to St. George, take a trip into the past — millions of years in the past. When you visit the St. George Discovery Site at Johnson Farm in Utah, you truly are walking with dinosaurs.
The St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site is open Wednesday through Monday and is closed on Tuesday. There is a small admission fee to enter. While this museum is self-guided, if you would prefer a guided tour, options are available, but reservations must be made in advance.
Have you ever been to the St. George Discovery Site at Johnson Farm? If so, what did you enjoy most about this unique museum? Let us know in the comments! And, for more information on the museum, including hours, admission prices, and exhibits, visit its website.
If you love dinosaurs and are in the northern part of the state, check out this dinosaur-themed road trip. This trip takes you to several dinosaur attractions in the state and is one adventure the entire family will enjoy.
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