Dinosaur National Monument features a network of six campgrounds dispersed throughout its vast borders to accommodate the large number of visitors it receives each year. This year we stayed at the Green River Campground on the Utah side of the monument near Jenson. It is located along the banks of the Green River in a […]
The Quarry Exhibit Hall at Dinosaur National Monument features an extraordinary wall showcasing around 1,500 dinosaur bones that were deposited by an ancient stream approximately 150 million years ago. Paleontologist Earl Douglass of the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh made a significant discovery here in 1909, unearthing eight tail vertebrae from an Apatosaurus. Today, this impressive […]
The Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, originally opened in 1948 to celebrate eastern Utah’s geologic and natural history, became a state park in 1959. Located in Vernal, Utah, this 22,000-square-foot museum boasts an impressive collection of dinosaur bones, life-sized dinosaur replicas, and hands-on exhibits. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by an […]
The River Trail links the Green River and Split Mountain Campgrounds on the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument. The trailhead at the Green River Campground is located at the northern end of Loop A, while in the Split Mountain Campground, it is past the dark sky viewing area. This out-and-back trail covers 3 miles round-trip, […]
The Fossil Discovery Trail is a 1.2-mile one-way path situated on the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument. Along the trail, visitors can explore three distinct fossil sites while taking in the monument’s desert landscape. Hikers will encounter a variety of fossils, including remnants of marine life and dinosaurs. With a keen eye, you […]
The Dinosaur National Monument visitor centers serve as a hub of information and resources for visitors to the monument. Dinosaur National Monument has two visitors one in Utah, Quarry Visitor Center, and one in Colorado, Canyon Visitor Center. During our visit to the monument we explored the Utah side and this post is about […]
The Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs are situated along Cub Creek Road (40.43749, -109.29257), about one mile from the Quarry Visitor Center in Dinosaur National Monument. The site is easily accessible, requiring just a short walk of 400 feet round-trip. At Swelter Shelter, you can view a variety of petroglyphs and pictographs created by the Fremont […]
We needed a spot for an overnight stay and a place where we could dump as well. After some searching, we found and made reservations at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. It became a state park in 1976 and a visitor center was built in 1991. The park was named by Almon Harris Thompson […]
If you’re looking for some free camping close to Goblin Valley State Park look no further than the Goblin Valley Overlook. This camping area is located on BLM land and has a 14-day stay limit. Campsites are on a first come, first served basis and is open year-round. This is a boondocking spot so […]
If you’re looking for some free camping close to Capitol Reef National Park look no further than Beas Lewis Flat. This camping area is located on BLM land with a 14-day stay limit. Campsites are on a first come, first served basis. It is open year-round for visitors to use. This is boondocking so […]
