Prehistoric treasures await to be discovered at the Dinosaur National Monument, where you’ll find the final resting place of almost 100 dinosaurs in the Wall of Bones. This one-of-a-kind Wall of Bones measures 50 feet high and 200 feet long, and “a portion of the Wall of Bones is even open for a hands-on experience where you can touch the actual dinosaur bones,” according to Sonya Popelka, the monument’s interpretive operations supervisor.The Wall of Bones is just the beginning of the fossil-friendly attractions found in Utah’s Dinosaurland. The Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum features a Dinosaur Garden with life-size dinosaur replicas, and Red Fleet State Park is covered with hundreds of three-toed dinosaur tracks.The 210,000-acre Dinosaur National Monument is marking its centennial this year, and this season there will be many special events recognizing the Dinosaur Centennial. Many of the monthly activities throughout the year will focus on the various reasons why the monument remains an important place for scientists, history buffs, artists and adventure enthusiasts.“Kids love learning about dinosaurs, especially at the Wall of Bones,” said Lesha Coltharp, director of tourism for Utah’s Dinosaurland. “Whether you’re traveling with little ones or adventure-seeking teenagers, Dinoland www.dinoland.com is the best way to make a vacation both fun and educational.”From dinosaur bones and ancient petroglyphs, to trophy fishing and epic road trips, Dinosaurland provides something for everyone.Plan Your Trip To The Dinosaur National MonumentTo explore the Dinosaur National Monument and follow the news on dinosaurs found there visit their website.
Photo Credits: Ranger TIF and Dinosaur National Monument
