Natural Resource Condition Assessments for Dinosaur National Monument

The Green River winds through the fossil-bearing rocks of Dinosaur National Monument.
The Gates of Lodore.

NPS Photo

Located on the border of northwestern Colorado and northeastern Utah, Dinosaur National Monument contains over 800 paleontological sites and more than 1,500 bones of dinosaurs that roamed the area millions of years ago. Visitors to the park can see the remains of numerous species of dinosaurs and touch fossils that are 149 million years old. The 210,000-acre park is also known for its breathtaking canyon scenery. Adventurous visitors hike, bike, raft, and camp amongst the twisting canyons of the Green and Yampa rivers.

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Source: Data Store Collection 7765 (results presented are a subset). To search for additional information, visit the Data Store.

Last updated: July 19, 2024

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