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Vernal is known as Dinosaurland because of all the dino fossils in the area so we made a list of prehistoric-related activities for you to do while you’re in town!
Dinosaur National Monument
11625 E 1500 St, Jensen, UT 84035
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Dinosaur Quarry is an old riverbed that has a very high concentration of fossils. You’ll be able to see hundreds of extracted bones, and drive or hike around the land to see where the dinosaurs used to live. You’ll also have the opportunity to view ancient petroglyphs. Inside the exhibition hall, you can see skeletons of numerous dinosaurs and hear rangers discuss the geological and scientific aspects of the area.
McConkie Ranch
6228 McConkie Rd, Vernal, UT 84078
Take a short hike down Petroglyph Trail and view the images that were created over 1000 years ago! Many of the pictures are war- or hunting-related, although some do indicate religious beliefs or domestic life. It’s amazing to think how even so long ago, the indigenous people thought to document their lives, and how those simple images provide clues of those lives to people now.
T-Rex and Dinah
Hwy 40, Vernal, UT 84078
These statues may not actually be historical, but they’re still very important Vernal landmarks. Situated across the street from each other, the giant green T-Rex and pink Dinah, the two statues have become representative of northeastern Utah and welcome all guests into town.
Utah Field House of Natural History
496 E Main St, Vernal, UT 84078
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This museum houses numerous artifacts, fossils, and displays spanning millions of years of history. From dinosaurs to modern wildlife to Native American culture, this is the place to go to learn about all the things discovered in the surrounding landscape. Don’t miss the Dinosaur Garden with amazing models of the ancient reptiles.