Guided Tours

Visitors enjoy a short hike to see dinosaur fossils weathering out of the rock. NPS Photo   Ranger-led activities are a great way to discover more about Dinosaur National Monument. Programs are offered from early-June through late September. Additional programs may also be available. Ask at a visitor center. While our programs have ended for the season, below is the description of the programs from 2012. Please Note: Programs may be cancelled due to adverse weather for visitor and employee safety, or staffing shortages caused by emergences such as fire or medical situations. Quarry Area (Utah Side) Porch Talk Time: 10 - 15 minutes Join a ranger for a short talk to learn more about an interesting feature, place or topic related to Dinosaur National Monument. Topics vary. Fossil Discovery Trail Hike Time: 1½ hours Length: 1 mile Join a ranger to explore the unexcavated dinosaur fossils and history of the earth as you walk down from the Quarry Exhibit Hall to the visitor Center. Meet outside the Quarry Exhibit Hall. Difficulty: Moderate. This trail includes some stairs and is not recommended for people with a fear of heights Wear good hiking/walking shoes, bring water, wear sunscreen and a hat. Evening Program Time: 30 - 40 minutes Meet a ranger in the program circle in the Green River Campground for an evening talk. Topics vary may be geology, history, wildlife or much more. Junior Ranger Time: 30 minutes Hey Kids! Want to learn some cool stuff about Dinosaur National Monument and have fun doing it? Join a ranger for activities that will help you complete your Junior Ranger booklet. Topics and location vary. Ask at the information desk. Bring water, wear sunscreen, hat and walking shoes. Night Sky Program Time: 30 - 45 minutes Dinosaur's skies are some of the darkest in the United States. Enjoy the canopy of stars overhead whether you are gazing into the depths of space or hearing tales of the "Old West."   Canyon Area Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays Plug Hat Butte Walk 10:00 AM Time 1 hour Length: 1 mile round trip Take a walk on this short trail with spectacular views over the Unita Basin. Learn about the area's geology, plant and animal life. Meet at Plug Hat Butte trailhead. Difficulty: Easy. This trail is paved and accessible with assistance. Bring water, wear sunscreen and a hat. Canyon Visitor Center Patio Talk 1:30 PM Time 10 - 20 minutes Join a ranger for a short talk to learn more about an interesting feature, place or topic related to Dinosaur National Monument. Topics vary. Meet at the patio outside the Canyon Visitor Center.