Explore the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site
FamilyEasyYear-round
Walk over an exceptionally preserved Jurassic-era lake shore featuring thousands of fossilized dinosaur tracks found in situ.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 1.5 to 2-hour visit to fully explore the trackways, the fossil preparation lab, and the fish gallery.
- 2Bring a camera and a flashlight to better illuminate the subtle details and depth of the footprints in the rock.
- 3Wear comfortable walking shoes, though the facility is climate-controlled and entirely ADA-accessible.
- 4Utilize the free on-site parking lot located directly off Riverside Drive, which is easily accessible from I-15.
- 5Ask a volunteer docent for a guided tour at no extra cost to learn the specific stories behind the 'swimming' tracks.
- 6Check the museum's events calendar before visiting to see if you can catch a live fossil cleaning demonstration.
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