Walk Among Giants at the Dinosaur Discovery Site
FamilyEasyYear-round
Explore an exceptionally preserved early Jurassic lakeside ecosystem featuring thousands of fossilized dinosaur tracks found right in St. George.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan to spend 60 to 90 minutes to fully explore the trackways, the fossil preparation lab, and the museum exhibits.
- 2Bring a camera to capture the high-relief 'negative' tracks on the ceiling, but remember that flash photography is prohibited to protect the fossils.
- 3Arrive early in the morning to secure a spot in the free on-site parking lot located directly off Riverside Drive.
- 4Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the site is entirely indoors and features flat, accessible paths suitable for all ages.
- 5Ask a volunteer docent for a 'scavenger hunt' sheet to help engage children in identifying specific swim marks and tail drags.
- 6Combine this visit with a trip to the nearby Red Hills Desert Garden for a full morning of geology and native botany.
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