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Also known as: Dinosaur Land
Dinosaur National Monument is an expansive, world-class paleontological and wilderness preserve spanning the rugged border between northeastern Utah and northwestern Colorado, at the confluence of the Green and Yampa rivers. Established in 1915 after paleontologist Earl Douglass discovered an incredibly rich vein of Jurassic-period dinosaur bones, the monument protects thousands of beautifully preserved prehistoric fossils left in situ. Beyond its paleontology, the monument encompasses spectacular, sheer-walled river canyons, dramatic geological uplift folds, and rich cultural sites filled with ancient Native American rock art.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Touch real, 149-million-year-old dinosaur bones embedded in the massive rock wall inside the Quarry Exhibit Hall. Gaze at prehistoric Fremont culture petroglyphs at Cub Creek. Embark on a thrilling whitewater rafting trip down the canyon rapids of the Green River, or drive the scenic, rugged tour out to Harpers Corner.
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