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| Allosaurus at Dinosaur National Monument |
As I was visiting the National Parks in Colorado, I couldn't resist heading northwest to Dinosaur National Monument, which overlaps Colorado and Utah.
The Allosaurus is one of more than 1,500 dinosaur fossils visible in the rock face of the Quarry Exhibit Hall. The skull below is from the local quarry. The cast above is from a find in Utah.
The Quarry Exhibit Hall is a large two-story building with walkways on two levels. The photo below give some idea of the size of the exhibit.
In this zoomed photo, you can see some of the detail.
There's an opportunity to "touch the past" suitable for children of all ages.
Outside, you can follow the fossil discovery trail.
Signs along the way point out different finds.
A panorama along the fossil trail.
Here's a short video overview from YouTube
Some basic information about visiting Dinosaur National Monument
Although the monument spans Colorado and Utah, the visitor's center is in Utah. I arrived after lunch and had plenty of time to see the main features. But there are other things to do like camping, other hikes, and river rafting.
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| Visitor Center |
You can walk or take a shuttle between the visitor center and the Quarry Exhibit Hall.
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| Included Shuttle Service |
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| Enclosed Quarry Exhibit Hall |
Back at the visitor center are restrooms, a few exhibits, a short film, and a gift shop.
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| Visitor Center |
There is an entrance fee. National Park passes are accepted.
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Some Dinosaur Books
Google Map to Dinosaur National Monument
National Park Service Website https://www.nps.gov/dino/index.htm
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