We set up camp in the Green River Campground. Oursite wasn’t amazing (sloped, lots of ants, no space fora large tent, no trees), but it had everything we needed. No showers, but the bathroom was nearby, with flush toilets and running water.
Monday morning we headed back to the isotope center for the educational video and our Junior Ranger booklets. S and B enjoyed completing these together and were very happy to earn their badges.
We walked the Fossil Discovery Trail from the visitor center to the Quarry. I advise taking the shuttle to the Quarry and walking back down. Our walk was all uphill and it was really hot in the middle of the day. Definitely bring water!
We saw insects, lizards, and birds on our walk, as well as petroglyphs, interesting rocks, and the myriad layers of Split Mountain.
The Quarry Exhibition Center was built around a spot where a river used to be. There was a mass die-off during a drought, then there was a flood, washing all of the carcasses downstream, where they formed a dinosaur dam at what is now the Quarry. They’ve preserved the wall with the bones encased for viewers to experience.
Highlights include this allosaurus
An articulated allosaurus skull
And this young camarasaurous, still partially encased in rock.
After our walk, we did the auto tour and drove around, enjoying the air conditioning in the car. Definitely recommend!
This is a beautiful park! Absolutely worth visiting. The rangers here are incredibly friendly and great with kids!
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