Dinosaur National Monument is a U.S. National Monument situated in the southeast portion of the Uinta Mountains, near Jensen, Utah. The Green and Yampa rivers intersect with one another at Dinosaur, offering multiple locations within the park for visitors to enjoy water activities, such as whitewater-rafting. One of the most intriguing aspects about visiting this monument are the fossilized dinosaur bones that are visibly embedded in the rock to this day. The monument features over 1,500 fossils exposed on a cliff face inside of the Quarry Exhibit Hall. Dinosaur has several amazing hiking trails to explore; during hikes visitors may come across ancient petroglyphs. The trails are a perfect way to appreciate Dinosaur’s rugged landscape and breathtaking scenery.
Dinosaur National Monument, 11625 East 1500 South, Jensen, UT, Phone: 435-781-7700
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