DAY 1: ANCIENT BONES AND DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS
MORNING: DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT (WALL OF BONES)
- Location: Dinosaur National Monument, UT Side
- Activity: Start at the Visitor Center. Take the shuttle/drive up to the Quarry Exhibit Hall to see the Wall of Bones, where 1,500+ fossils are embedded in the rock.
- Time: Allow 2–3 hours.
MID-DAY: TILTED ROCKS SCENIC DRIVE
- Location: Dinosaur National Monument
- Activity: Drive the scenic route and stop to see the Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs and the historic Josie Morris Cabin.
AFTERNOON: RED FLEET DINO TRACKS
- Location: Red Fleet State Park (Approx. 15–20 min north of Vernal)
- Activity: Hike the 1.5-mile trail to the shoreline to view the 200-million-year-old tracks.
- Pro-Tip: Tracks are easiest to see when the reservoir water level is low.
EVENING: DINO-THEMED DINNER
- Location: Dinosaur Brew Haus (550 E Main St)
- Activity: Enjoy a themed meal with specialty burgers and local brews.
DAY 2: MUSEUMS, MURALS, AND CITY DINOSAURS
MORNING: THE FIELDHOUSE MUSEUM
- Location: Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum (496 E Main St, Downtown Vernal)
- Activity: Explore the indoor fossil exhibits and the outdoor Dinosaur Garden featuring life-sized replicas (T. Rex, Triceratops).
- Time: Allow 2–3 hours.
MID-DAY: DINOSAUR MURAL & DOWNTOWN EXPLORATION
- Location: Downtown Vernal
- Activity: Begin your adventure at the Downtown Dinosaur Mural, snap photos with the painted dinosaur statues as you explore the town, and end your tour with Dinah—the iconic 40-foot-tall pink dino.
LUNCH: WHIMSICAL DINO LUNCH
- Location: Dinoland Cafe (675 South 2000 East)
- Activity: Stop for lunch at this convenient, on-theme cafe located at the Dinaland Golf Course, offering satisfying meals to refuel your prehistoric adventure.
AFTERNOON: OPTIONAL STOPS & SOUVENIRS
- Location: Vernal City
- Activity: Consider a stop at the Uinta County Heritage Museum or shop for souvenirs.
From the Wall of Bones to the city streets, Dinosaurland is ready to prove that the age of the dinosaurs is still alive and roaring. Your expedition doesn't have to end here! After a two-day deep dive into the prehistoric past, stick around Vernal to enjoy a spectacular change of scenery and pace.
Hike to ancient petroglyphs, enjoy all the water has to offer at Steinaker State Park or the vast Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, or hit the world-class mountain biking trails. Start planning your extended adventure today!