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Tour Dinosaur National Monument

Central Utah Vacation Resort Guide by MainTour
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Central Utah hosts many great outdoor wilderness adventures and ski vacation resorts


Adventure Overview Vacation Resorts - Dinasaur National Monument

    Dinosaur National Monument
    NPS Website;

    210,000 acres of some of the most rugged and beautiful mountain and canyon country in the West. Don't let the name fool you. This parkland is very popular for a lot more outdoor recreational activities besides gawking at dinosaur tracks.

    Outdoor Recreation

  • White Water Rapids - white water river trips on the Green and Yampa rivers range from 1 to 5-day excursions.
  • Fishing - The Green and Yampa rivers contain catfish and northern pike.
  • Mountain Biking - Follow only the paved and unpaved park roads
  • Wildlife Viewing

    Whitewater Adventures
    Whitewater river trips on the Green and Yampa rivers range from 1 to 5-day excursions.
    Dinosaur Expeditions - Outdoor Adventures
    Adrift Adventures -
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    Outward Bound Wilderness -
    Hatch River Expeditions -

    Hiking Trails
    Explore the rugged terrain of the Uintah Mountains:

  • Desert Voices Nature Trail - Close to the Dinosaur Quarry and good to visit after viewing the bones and exhibits at the quarry. (Split Mountain area)
  • Sound of Silence Trail - Desert hiking experience
  • Geology Trail - Easy 3/4 mile trail is located adjacent to the Quarry Visitor Center.
  • Green River Trail -
  • Cold Desert Trail - Harpers Corner Road Trail near park headquarters
  • Plug Hat Trail - Harpers Corner Road Trail - forest and landscape scenery
  • Harpers Corner Trail - 2 mile expedition into dramatic scenery and landscape features
  • Gates of Lodore Trail - Near campground.
  • Jones Hole Trail
  • Sand Canyon Hike - Echo Park Trail

    Local Attractions
    Josie Morris Cabin - 1914 homestead where Josie raised and butchered cattle, pigs, chickens and geese ina 19th century lifestyle well during the 20th century.

    Tour Northeast Utah
    Adventure abounds at some of the most dramatic scenery in the American West - Find fishing, hiking, white-water and wildlife:
    Dinosaur National Monument - There is a lot more besides old dino tracks here -
    Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area - One of the best fishing destinations of the west.
    Vernal Utah - Outdoor adventure base.
    Ashley National Forest - High-adventure back country areas.

    Northeast Utah Campgrounds
    Flaming Gorge Recreation Services - Dutch John
    Lucerne Valley Marina & Campground - Flaming Gorge / Manila
    Defa's Dude Ranch - Northeast of Hanna
    Fabrizio's Over the Hill RV Park
    Old Mill RV Park
    Pinnacle Lodge at Camelot
    Six Lakes Utah
    Dinosaurland KOA
    Fossil Valley RV Park

    Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
    One of the premier fishing destinations in the U.S. Species include: German brown, lake, rainbow and cutthroat trout; small-mouth bass; and kokanee salmon. Ice-fishing is popular during winter months. Also popular for wilderness treks, hunting, hiking, guest ranches and more.

    Tour Vernal Utah
    In Northeastern Utah you can find a lot of exciting adventure opportunites from this wilderness base. Vernal is home to the Utah Field House and a great number of guest ranches, fishing and hunting guides and other great adventure groups.

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Hot Links Vacation Resorts - Dinasaur National Monument

    Vernal Antlers Inn
    423 Main Street, Vernal, UT, 84078
    All rooms have either queen-sized beds or king-sized beds. All rooms have a 25- or 27-inch color television with remote. All rooms have sinks in the bath and vanity. Two phones with voice mail and dataports. Family Suites: We have 13 family rooms that will sleep 6 guests. All oversized units, 27-inch television, large desk with desk chairs, dataports, sitting area, large dressing area and third bed is queen sofa.

    Vernal Dinasaur Inn
    251 East Main Street, Vernal, UT, 84078
    Located on US Highway 40 (Main Street) 2 blocks east of the city center, next to the Dinosaur Natural History Museum and Dino Gardens.

    Vernal Econo Lodge
    311 E. Main St., Vernal, UT, 84078
    In the Center of Dinosaurland. Walking distance to Western Park Convention Center-Rodeo Arena and Fairgrounds. Close to restaurants and convenience stores. 1 block to new Dinosaur Museum and Utah Field House of Natural History.

    Vernal Rodeway Inn
    590 West Main Street, Vernal, UT, 84078
    Main Street Location Across from Iga Super Center & LDS Temple. Queen Bed/No Smoking/Free Wireless Internet Service.

    Vernal Utah Super 8
    1624 W Hwy 40, Vernal, UT, 84078
    Indoor Pool / Hot Tub 10a-10p / Complimentary Continental Breakfast / Cable Tv With Hbo / Dinosaur Natl Monument 20 Miles / Indian Petroglyphs 10 Miles /Interior Corridors / Family Suites Available.

    Vernal Days Inn
    260 West Main, Vernal, UT, 84078
    We offer free continental breakfast, a heated outdoor swimming pool, free wireless internet access, micro/fridge in rooms, in-room coffee makers, free in room safe, cable TV, free HBO, handicap room, many restaurants with in walking distance.

    Roosevelt Best Western Inn
    Route 1, Roosevelt, UT, 84066
    Conveniently Located near the Junction of Highway 40 and Highway 121/191 in Roosevelt. Air Conditioning / Am/Fm Alarm Clock / Cable/Satellite Tv / Coffee/Tea Maker / Color Tv / Free Local Telephone Calls / Hairdryer / in-Room Movies.

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