Dinosaur National Monument Travel Information
Dinosaur National Monument
has two identities. It was
originally
established as a national monument to protect an area that was one of
the most productive sources of dinosaur bones in the world. This
original area, the Quarry Area (currently closed for renovation),
contains a quarry with some 1,600
exposed bones from 11 different dinosaur species. Near the
quarry are
a short nature hike, a pleasant scenic drive, Indian petroglyphs, and
the preserved cabin of a female homesteader.
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Dinosaur National
Monument was later expanded to include 300 square miles of great, high
desert canyon country through which the Green and Yampa Rivers flow.
This area, the Canyon Country, offers good scenery and some hiking and
white water rafting opportunities. You'll want to spend some time in
each. View Area Map. Dinosaur National Monument straddles the
Utah/Colorado border in the northwest corner of Colorado. The bulk of
the canyon country area lies in Colorado. About 25% of the park,
including the entire quarry area, is in Utah. The nearest substantial
towns are Rangely, about 25 miles to the south, or Craig, roughly 50
miles east. Use the links to the left to find more information or request a free Dinosaurland Travel Planner by mail.
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