A Traveler's Tale
"Liss"—We traveled portions of the Dinosaur Diamond on our travels out west in May 2004. We had just spent a week in Moab, UT and were driving up to...
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Length: 480.0 miles / 772.5 km
Time to Allow: 10 hours to drive or 10 days to enjoy the byway.
The Dinosaur Diamond runs through the best land in the world to learn about dinosaurs. Numerous sites are available to the public where bones and tracks are still visible in the ground. Many museums along the way add to the opportunities to see and learn about dinosaurs.
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Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway Overview
The Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway delivers discovery and exploration at several sites filled with science and history. Visit the museums...
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Winter's Quiet Escape: Dinosaur Diamond and Grand Mesa
While the phrase “greatest snow on earth” often conjures thoughts of the West’s many downhill ski resorts, both the Dinosaur Diamond...
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1-Day Trip: Culture and Archaeology on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway - Colorado
(Colorado)Explore a segment of the Colorado section of Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway. Each point offers a new insight into the culture or ancient... [more]
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3-Day Trip: Must See Tour of Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
(Colorado to Utah)Drive the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway and take a journey into prehistoric times when dinosaurs roamed this region. Covering ground in... [more]
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The following byways are part of the designated byway Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway:
Notice
A portion of Ashley National Forest has been closed to public access. The area included in the closure begins at the forest boundary, north to the High Uintas wilderness boundary, northeast along the Uintah/Daggett county line, then east to Hacking Lane Road. The restrictions go southeast to Red Cloud Loop Road, then south to the forest boundary.
Campers will be allowed on the west side of Yellowstone Canyon Road and on the east side of Taylor Mountain Road. Campfires and stove fires are being prohibited in areas of the forest until further notice.
The U.S. Forest Service said there is still access to Flaming Gorge.
Local Information
Colorado
Dinosaur Journey Museum
970-858-7782
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Utah
Castle Country Travel Bureau
435-637-3009
800-842-0789
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