What does Dinosaur National Monument protect?
Dinosaur National Monument has two identities. It was originally established as a national monument to protect an area that was one of the most productive sources of dinosaur bones in the world. This original area, the Quarry Area, contains a quarry with some 1,600 exposed bones from 11 different dinosaur species. Near the quarry are a pleasant scenic drive, Indian petroglyphs and the Tour of Tilted Rocks, which takes you to the preserved cabin of a female homesteader, Josie Basset Morris. Dinosaur National Monument was later expanded to include 300 square miles of great high desert canyon country through which the Green and Yampa Rivers flow. Viewed from the top, you can see the end of the Rockies and the start of the desert. This area, the Canyon Country, offers good scenery and some hiking and whitewater rafting opportunities on the two rivers. You’ll want to explore Dinosaur National Monument thoroughly indeed. View Area Map. Dinosaur National Monument straddles the Utah/Colorado b
