On July 3rd I drove to Dinosaur National Monument and visited the Quarry which has an enormous fossilized block with hundreds (thousands?) of fossilized bones it. I never could have imagined...
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Dinosaur National Monument, located in Dinosaur, Colorado, offers a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty, inviting visitors to explore a landscape once roamed by dinosaurs over 150 million years ago. The monument features 1,500 dinosaur fossils, stunning rock art from Indigenous peoples, and scenic opportunities along the Green and Yampa rivers.
Spanning over 210,000 acres, Dinosaur National Monument is a diverse playground for outdoor enthusiasts, historians, and nature lovers alike, providing ample hiking trails and camping accommodations. This nationally recognized site showcases the area's geological, ecological, and cultural significance, enticing those with a passion for adventure and discovery.
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There are 2 separate sections to Dinosaur National Monument. Although I suggested edits to the Yelp authorities trying to explain which area of Dinosaur NM this specifically is...no changes were...
One of my favorite spots on our road trip was Dinosaur National Monument. If you're a Dino-nerd like me, this is the ultimate stop. To be able to see and touch history of this magnitude is...
6/14/2023 The quarry is a fascinating opportunity to see exactly how fossils are found and excavated. It's not a museum, it was an active "dig" that has now been preserved for us to see what the...
Amazing Views we got and hiking!! We started from Dinosaur CO and headed 30 miles in until we got to the map i posted. Then we followed a firtroad trail that took us to the river!
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