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Review:
The giant statues of dinosaurs found all over Dinosaur Valley State Park near Glen Rose in Texas remind visitors that giant animals once roamed the area.
The park covers over 1,500 acres and features massive tracks wonderfully preserved in the ancient limestone, proving their existence. The Paluxy River, which today runs through the park, was once the shore of a vast Cretaceous ocean.
Dinosaurs once roamed those shores, leaving their footprints in the mud. Millions of years later, those footprints have become incredibly clear fossilized stone footsteps.
The park is especially popular with kids, who love searching for dinosaur tracks, which are located in the river bed and are not always visible. The park is also popular for camping, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, and fishing in the river.
1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043, Phone: 254-897-4588
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