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Dinosaur National MonumentAspen on Stuntz Ridge along Harpers Corner Road
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Dinosaur National Monument
Plan A Field Trip

Dinosaur National Monument is the ideal outdoor classroom for exploring the natural and cultural history of the area.

Photo of paleontologist Earl Douglass.  

Did You Know?
Paleontologist Earl Douglass first came to Utah looking for mammal fossils. He returned in 1909 and discovered an immense deposit of dinosaur bones, now protected at Dinosaur National Monument. Although made famous by dinosaurs, Douglass died preferring his beloved mammal fossils over dinosaurs.

Last Updated: February 29, 2008 at 19:34 EST