The Natural History Museum of Utah re-opened to the public in November 2011 in the new Rio Tinto Center on the University of Utah campus. The museum's collections contain over 1.2 million objects and offers innovative exhibits and educational programs. The exhibits range from Utah's extraordinary biological diversity, an interactive exhibit on earthquakes, astronomy, traditions of Utah's 5 native nations, and a reconstruction of an actual archaeological dig site.
The sandstone formations at this state park resemble mushrooms and goblins and are fun for all ages. This park is loved by children and families because you can climb on, in and through the rock formations. It is a great place for a game of hide and seek. There are trails within the park or you can just wander among the sandstone formations. Just outside of the park are several slot canyons that are fun to explore. If you are headed to Arches National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Dead Horse Point, Lake Powell or Canyonlands National Park it is worth a stop. Open year round.
Most visitors come to Dinosaur National Monument to see dinosaur fossils. Excavations were started here in 1909 and numerous fossil specimens found here are displayed in museums around the world. When the excavations ended, over 1500 fossils were left in place on the cliff face so visitors can view them as they were found. Fossils at Dinosaur National Monument represent only 10 of the many dinosaur species that existed.
The Natural History Museum of Utah re-opened to the public in November 2011 in the new Rio Tinto Center on the University of Utah campus. The museum's collections contain over 1.2 million objects and offers innovative exhibits and educational programs. The exhibits range from Utah's extraordinary biological diversity, an interactive exhibit on earthquakes, astronomy, traditions of Utah's 5 native nations, and a reconstruction of an actual archaeological dig site.
The sandstone formations at this state park resemble mushrooms and goblins and are fun for all ages. This park is loved by children and families because you can climb on, in and through the rock formations. It is a great place for a game of hide and seek. There are trails within the park or you can just wander among the sandstone formations. Just outside of the park are several slot canyons that are fun to explore. If you are headed to Arches National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Dead Horse Point, Lake Powell or Canyonlands National Park it is worth a stop. Open year round.
Most visitors come to Dinosaur National Monument to see dinosaur fossils. Excavations were started here in 1909 and numerous fossil specimens found here are displayed in museums around the world. When the excavations ended, over 1500 fossils were left in place on the cliff face so visitors can view them as they were found. Fossils at Dinosaur National Monument represent only 10 of the many dinosaur species that existed.