Dinosaurland Brochures & Itineraries

Experience Dinosaurland Your Way

There are many incredible things to do in Utah’s Dinosaurland! This area cannot be fully experienced in just a few hours. We have put together some travel guides and suggested itineraries to help you plan your visit to Utah’s outdoor paradise. You can find itineraries and destination highlights for travelers of all types and interests. Get ready for an adventure!

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Day Trips and Special Itineraries

Dinosaurland, Utah Day-Trip Adventures

Browse these customized day trips for ideas on how to get those most out of each day of your visit. These are some of the most popular things to do during a day in Dinosaurland.

Day Trip 1: Diamond Mountain Jones Hole & Fish Hatchery Scenic Backway

Day Trip 2: Indian Petroglyphs / Dry Fork Canyon

Day Trip 3: Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway

Day Trip 4: Red Fleet & Steinaker Lake State Parks

Day Trip 5: Dinosaur National Monument

Day Trip 6: Outlaw Country / Crouse Canyon / Brown’s Park / Jarvie’s Ranch / Jessie Ewing Canyon

Day Trip 7:Vernal Walking Tour

Day Trip 8: Sheep Creek Canyon & Spirit Lake

Day Trip 9: Indian Canyon

Day Trip 10: North Fork of the Duchesne River

Day Trip 11: Rock Creek Canyon & Stillwater Dam

Day Trip 12: Moonshine Arch

Attractions and Activities by Interest

If you have a special interest you’re looking to satisfy or a limited number of days to visit, here are some category-specific attraction suggestions to help you get right to the good stuff.

Natural History

Visit Dinosaur National Monument, especially the Quarry.
Drive the Dinosaur Diamond National Scenic Byway.
Swing by the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum.
Drive the historic Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway.
Birdwatch Flaming Gorge.
Explore the Sheep Creek/Spirit Lake Scenic Backway and its dramatic rock formations.
Visit the Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery.

Outdoor Recreation

Boat, hike, or fish Flaming Gorge.
Cast a line or take a boat onto the reservoirs of Red Fleet and Steinaker State Parks.
Take an ATV onto the Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway.
Raft the Green River.
Hike or bike Dinosaur National Monument.
Snowmobile in Ashley National Forest.

Historic Excursions

See the Indian petroglyphs at Dry Fork Canyon.
Visit the sites of Outlaw Country – Crouse Canyon, Brown’s Park, Jarvie’s Ranch and Jessie Ewing Canyon.
Stop by the Western Heritage Museum.
Take the Vernal Walking Tour.

Bring Learning to Life Experience

Dinosaurland is full of prehistoric wonders, Native American history and geological marvels. The area is richly-populated with opportunities to learn and even get a hands-on experience as you go. Spend two days following in the footsteps of adventure with the Bring Learning to Life Field Trip Itinerary. Stick to the itinerary exactly or mix and match to march along with the beat of your own drum and see where your path takes you.