Comments on: Paleontology in Action at Dinosaur National Monument

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New Mural for Dinosaur National Monument | Dinosaur Tracking — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:44:54 +0000

[...] I visited Utah’s Dinosaur National Monument this past summer the main visitor center (containing the [...]

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Dinosaur Sighting: Colorful Stegosaurus | Dinosaur Tracking — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:28:13 +0000

[...] my wife and I pulled into the parking lot of Dinosaur National Monument we were greeted by a rather imposing figure. Standing in front of us was this sculpture of a [...]

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Dinosaur Sighting: Dinosaur Inn | Dinosaur Tracking — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:06:09 +0000

[...] driving through northern Utah on the way to Dinosaur National Monument this past summer, my wife and I passed through Vernal, Utah. There were dinosaurs everywhere. Big [...]

By: Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:41 +0000

Dinosaur is well worth the trip just for the scenery. It’s a beautiful place!!

By: Brian Switek

Brian Switek — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:47:14 +0000

Thank you for the suggestions, Gaythia.

My wife and I actually lucked out on our trip; we camped at the Green River site and it was pretty mild. It was much warmer than at some of our later sites in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, but not oppressively hot. We also went on a white-water rafting trip down the Green River, and that was a lot of fun!

By: Gaythia

Gaythia — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:50:58 +0000

I have fond memories of visiting the Dinosaur National Monument visitors center with my family. Nothing beats giving children some real experiences with science and nature. And what could be more intriguing to children than dinosaurs? I agree with Doug, it was an awesome experience.

I’m sorry that you missed that part, but delighted to hear that they will be able to build a new facility. It is an important American resource.

For others who might be interested: The campground there is very nice. But the weather can be quite hot. I would recommend spring or fall over August. Or check into possibilities of a river rafting trip.

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:07:51 +0000

Yes Brian, pictures don’t do it justice. I was lucky enough to visit the joint back in 1999. They even have an exposed bone that you can touch. How many places do you get to touch an in-situ dinosaur fossil? It’s awesome!

Also exciting to hear about the cretaceous fossils they are finding there. What formation are they from? Hopefully they’ll get a place in the new museum.

By: Cameron D.

Cameron D. — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:29:37 +0000

That’s exciting news about the DNM. I’ve always wanted to go there too. With that, along with the planned Dinosaur Discovery Centre to be built in Grande Prairie (Alberta), there are some exciting dino-destinations in North America. I’m a contemporary artist who incorporates dinosaurs into my art so I’d love to see about getting some of my art work into these facilities.

Great blog!