A boat trip through one of Dinosaur's river canyons can be the experience of a lifetime.
Hundreds of dinosaurs lived and died here, their stories captured in the rock around you. However, that is only one chapter in a billion years of Earth’s history exposed in the monument’s striking scenery.
Dinosaur National Monument contains famous fossil finds, dramatic river canyons, mysterious petroglyphs, and endless opportunities for adventure. All of this awaits your discovery.
Start your journey at one of the monument’s visitor centers. Drive the Tour of the Tilted Rocks or the Harpers Corner Auto Tour. Experience one of the monument’s many hiking trails. Soak up the adventure on a river rafting trip. Discover dinosaur and other fossils. Stay overnight at a campground. Enjoy night skies while stargazing. Or just lounge by the river and take in all that Dinosaur National Monument has to offer.
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Did You Know?
Dinosaur National Monument's geology is a feast for the mind and the eye. The rock layers, which have been tilted by folding, expose a variety of colors and textures.