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August 24, 2009

Ride the Cartosaurus to See Tracks

Dinosaur tracks at Dinosaur Ridge. From Flickr user Matthew Saunders.

Dinosaur tracks at Dinosaur Ridge. From Flickr user Matthew Saunders.

There are a few ways to see Morrison, Colorado’s famed “Dinosaur Ridge.” If you just want to have a look at the tracks you can walk or bike up the roadside trail, but if you want a less strenuous guided tour you can hop onto the new electric-powered “Cartosaurus.”

According to Denver’s CBS4 News the popular attraction, known for its many dinosaur tracks, is now offering tours via an electric-powered shuttle. The vehicle runs on 16 6-volt batteries, not fossil fuels, making it much cleaner and efficient than similar gas-powered shuttles. It is not decorated with dinosaurs like its gas-powered predecessor, but that’s a small price to pay for going green.



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  1. Thanks for using my photo and giving attribution!

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