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Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument Announces Fall Visitor Center Hours

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Date: September 6, 2007
Contact: Carla Beasley, (435) 781-7700

Beginning September 4, 2007, fall operating hours for the park visitor center in Dinosaur, Colorado, will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. It will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. This visitor center will close for the season on October 29.

The visitor center near Jensen, Utah, is open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Memorial Day Weekend next spring.

As the temperatures become cooler, fall is an excellent time to visit Dinosaur National Monument. Hiking trails lead visitors to scenic overlooks, rock art, dinosaur fossil fragments, and other interesting features. For more information, contact the park at (435) 781-7700.

Raft going through rapids.  

Did You Know?
Whitewater rafting is a popular way to experience the remote canyon areas at Dinosaur National Monument. You can take a licensed commercial rafting trip or you can tackle the river on your own, provided you have a permit, the correct equipment and the necessary experience.

Last Updated: September 06, 2007 at 11:05 EST