Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed Utah. Paleontologists have found the fossilized skeletons of these beasts that date back from the late Jurrasic period (193-136 million years ago) to the late Cretaceous period (136-65 million years ago). There are many places throughout the Beehive State to see dinosaur fossils, but one of the best is Dinosaur National Monument.

Dinosaur National Monument is a national park located on the Utah/Colorado border. Some of the most significant dinosaur fossil discoveries in the field of paleontology have been made here, and you’re going to want to see some of them first-hand.

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The Dinosaur Quarry is located in the Utah portion of the park, and it’s one of the best places to see dinosaur fossils and learn about these prehistoric creatures.

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Replica dinosaurs surround the quarry building. Before you go inside, take a stroll to see them all.

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Inside, you’ll find all kinds of dino displays, including many full skeletons of dinosaurs. This area was home to all kinds of dinosaur species, including allosaurus, stegosaurus, diplodocus, and more.

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Check out the huge allosaurs skull!

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The Quarry Exhibit Hall is a unique space where you can see partially-excavated dinosaur bones up close.

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There are nearly 1,500 dinosaur bones on this wall. These dinosaurs lived during the Late Jurassic Period.

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Most of the fossils are just feet away from you…

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…and you can even touch some of them. When’s the last time you laid your hands on something that was 149 million years old?

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Park rangers are on hand to answer all your dinosaur-related questions, and before you leave, you’ll want to stop by the gift shop and find a dinosaur or two to take home with you.

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Dinosaur National Monument is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Dinosaur Quarry is open daily during peak season (late May through mid-September) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. During winter months, the Quarry is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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For more information, visit the Dinosaur National Monument website. Have you visited the Quarry Visitor Center at Dinosaur National Monument? Tell our readers about your experience there in the comments below.

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Ready to explore more of Utah’s dinosaurs? Visit this dinosaur park in Ogden, and check out this cool, interactive museum in Lehi.

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