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Explore the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site

FamilyEasySpringSummerFallWinter

Walk over an exceptionally preserved Jurassic lake shoreline featuring thousands of fossilized dinosaur tracks.

Itinerary tips

  • 1Plan for approximately 90 minutes to two minutes to fully explore the indoor boardwalks and the outdoor preparation lab.
  • 2Bring a camera with a good flash or low-light setting, as the indoor trackway lighting is dimmed to highlight fossil textures.
  • 3Utilize the free on-site parking lot located directly in front of the museum off Riverside Drive.
  • 4Check the daily schedule for guided tours, which are included with admission and provide deep context on the 'Johnson Farm' discovery.
  • 5Pack a light jacket even in summer, as the museum interior is kept strictly climate-controlled to preserve the sandstone fossils.
  • 6Combine this visit with a stop at the nearby Red Hills Desert Garden for a full morning of geology and botany.

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