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Dinosaur NM Fossil Beds Information:
Although Dinosaur National Monument spans across Utah and Colorado, some of the most impressive dinosaur bones and fossil sites can be found in Utah.
The Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Visitor Center (40.4381991, -109.3077668) has exhibits, a film about the park as well as trolleys that will take you to a wall of dinosaur bones,
Description:
The Quarry Exhibit Hall features a fascinating 80-foot mural outlining the history of dinosaurs, includes more than 1500 dinosaur bones and has some that are reported to be as old as 149 million years. Highlights include the Camarasaurus, the Diplodocus, and the Stegosaurus.
Anyone wishing to experience fossils in their natural habitat will love the Fossil Discovery Trail, a 1.2-mile path featuring the exposed fossils of more than 10 species of dinosaur, plus fossilized squid, fish scales, and some remains of an Ichthyosaur, a dinosaur dolphin.
Location:
Dinosaur National Monument is located across the state line between Colorado and Utah, near the towns of Jensen, Utah and Dinosaur Colorado.
Coordinates:
40.4381991, -109.3077668
Elevation:
4800 feet
Geographical Region:
Basin and Range
Ecoregion:
Colorado Plateau Ecoregion
Pathway Journeys:
Footpath Journeys
Roadpath Journeys
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