Exploring Dinosaur National Monument | Utah and Colorado Units

Exploring Dinosaur National Monument in both the Utah and Colorado units. Join us as we spend a little time in the Colorado unit and then hike three of the trails in the Utah unit. Visited March 24, 2021.
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[@glennhumann8142]

"Are you bringing your suitcase on this hike"? Pastor Randy always keeping it light..lol...totally made my day!!! 💼💼💼

[@AmericasParks]

Great to hear, Glenn!

[@dansakimoto2523]

One of my earliest childhood memories is visiting Dinosaur National Monument! As a 5 year-old child our family made a cross-country trip moving back to my birth state of California from New Jersey, and my dad went way out of his way to take us to the monument. I still remember standing in awe at the quarry as I gazed at all the fossils. It’s been a little over 60 years since then, so I thank you for allowing me to relive that precious memory, Pastor Randy!

[@AmericasParks]

That was great to read! On another note, just told my wife how much I respect you, Dan. I know we've never met in person, but I can tell you are a dignified brother, filled with a gentle heart gifted in encouragement!

[@dansakimoto2523]

@@AmericasParks Wow, Pastor Randy, with the combination of this video and your incredibly kind words you've truly blessed me today! Thank you so much, and may the Lord's blessings continue to shower upon you!

[@jessicak4223]

You have the best National Park videos. Thanks so much!

[@AmericasParks]

Now that comment will make my day! :) Thanks so much for taking the time to share that!

[@papajon62]

I’ve seen that museum in photos, but never knew where it was. Thanks for another great 👍 video!

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you, my friend!

[@jacktherex9242]

This place has amazing trails

[@AmericasParks]

Right on! We just scratched the surface. Need to get back and explore the CO side!

[@MichaelYoungblood1]

Thanks for taking us along and giving us a glimpse of this monument. Nice overview of the park and great footage as always. Glad you were finally able to visit this one. This is a park I know in name only so it was nice to see what it has to offer. Looks like a very beautiful area but one I don’t think will be on my radar for quite some time.

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, really need to make it a point to get there. Hope to get back one of these days when the Colorado side is open.

[@suvtraveler3587]

Cool

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for watching!

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

Another great video, America's Parks! Thank you for sharing all of these amazing adventures.

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that, Chris!

[@NationalParkWild]

Dinosaur is an absolute gem. The massive mountains and canyons are insane and the history is fascinating. I didn’t plan on going here, but it was an amazing detour.

[@AmericasParks]

Wonderful - took me 25 years to get to this place! lol!

[@juliesmith444]

Impressed with Chris’s knives. The dinosaur bone log jam site is pretty amazing. Great to see all the guys enjoying some time outside having fun!

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, he had quite a collection! He made someone happy when he gifted them since he couldn't take them on the place.

[@bobmorgan1762]

Been there twice. My grandparents took me there in 1970/1972 and I fell in love with it. I went again in the late 90’s.

[@AmericasParks]

Great to hear, Bob! So underrated... really a special place!

[@Debra113]

Enjoyed the video very much! Puts me in the mood to get back to traveling and visiting our national parks. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate hearing that, Debra!

[@OurNationalAdventure]

We meant to see this park a few years ago and never did. Great seeing it with all of you. That sunset to the deep rockies and snow storm are both beautiful in their own. Glad that it cleared for you after that over pass! NW Colorado is alot like Arizona landscaping! I love how the green river is actually brown 🤭 josie sounds like my kind of lady- love what she created.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the nice comment! Like you guys, always kept driving around this park. It was better than I had expected!

[@DestinationEarth]

Looks like a cold trip! Loved the dino with the winter hat on, lol. The last museum was really neat. Seeing all those bones like that. Very cool tour!

[@AmericasParks]

The place was much better than I had expected! Take care, Josh!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

What a cool place!

[@AmericasParks]

Didn't get to the CO side as desired, but the UT side didn't disappoint!

[@musicsavant1079]

Great video, found DNM 30+ years ago and loved it!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the kind words and glad you have experienced this gem!

[@potatothorn]

whoa! ride in had a lot of snow! lots of cool views and thanks for picking up the trash! love the big wide view with the river behind you at the end thanks for taking us along

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Thorn! Another cool and unique preserve in our national lands. Enjoy your week!

[@LonnasTravels]

We spent 2 days in this park un June 2019 with one day in each region. The canyon was unbelievably massive and beautiful. The quarry side was exciting. We also saw a lot of petroglyphs on the Cub Creek Road in the park at a couple of stops. We even saw the famous lizards on the Cub Creek Petroglyphs high up on the cliff. My husband and I did the Junior Ranger program at the quarry side and learned a lot about the park. Great park to visit. Thanks for sharing.

[@AmericasParks]

Neat, Lonna, you guys had the full experience! Thanks for the kind words!

[@AlphaTraveler1]

I dont think I have ever heard or seen this park before. Looks pretty cool. 👍👍👍👍

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, tough to reach and pretty underrated.

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Really cool man! Yeah this is a really hard one to get out to and I'm glad you were able to show it to us. It's crazy to think about how many dinosaurs have been found and not found there! Thanks for sharing this unique adventure with everybody.

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you, Eric! Hope you are having an enjoyable weekend!

[@jameshouse1268]

Happy to see you all remained safe throughout the dicey weather around Denver. This NM looks like a great destination. Such a fun time for you all!

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, that road was something else! Thanks for watching!

[@PFAM5]

Pretty cool place. Had never heard of it. Definitely great scenery. Great video as always!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much! Enjoy your week!

[@WithinHikingDistance]

We love Dinosaur National Monument. As you indicated, it is quite remote so it's not crowded. The hiking trails are fantastic too. Not sure a suitcase will do 😂 though this hike was fairly leveled if I recall properly. Glad you guys saw the main attractions. Smooth editing and great music. Well done, Randy!

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you very much! I still remember watching and enjoying your video of this place. Was hoping for the CO side, maybe next time!

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Great show!Happy you had a safe trip😁👍

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you, Brooke!

[@Mikey-Likes-It_101]

Randy, going to Dinosaur National Monument is on my list for a near future visit, hopefully next time we are in Utah. The whole time we lived in Colorado we never made it to this site. Would probably get to the west visitor center from the Utah end. The hikes look very nice, THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONG TODAY, . . . Mike

[@AmericasParks]

Definitely worth a visit, Mike! Both units are totally different. Enjoy your week!

[@MarkH163]

Very cool! Would really like to see that with all the dinosaur fossils, looked like a great adventure for you guys!

[@AmericasParks]

Really a fascinating place with a ton of natural beauty. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Mark!

[@NickandRachel]

That log jam of dinosaur bones looks pretty cool! Probably should rename it the brown River lol thanks for sharing!

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, that was pretty special. Thanks for watching, guys!

[@jymnmeier3527]

Huge THANK YOU to Pastor Jack for picking up the trash out there and to you Randy for capturing that moment on him and sharing it with the masses. As a long time environmental educator we would teach the kids trail etiquette and stewardship. I feel from when I first started teaching in 1990 til today awareness in such things has grown a lot but not in all cases. Dinosaur was on my initial itinerary for our big summer trip but had to cut it out due to several factors. After watching this my daughter was asking when we were going to go there LOL. Can't wait for the next adventure

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, this one is a little out of the way - hence two decades before we got there. Enjoyed the Utah side, but really hope to get back and see the spectacular Colorado side that was closed. Keep loving the Parks!

[@jimgreen5788]

Randy, when the knife-carrying pastor got on-screen, it reminded me of the scene in the movie "Sahara", where Steve Zahn's character, after a command to drop their weapons, produced knives, pistols, rifles beyond number from his clothes.

[@AmericasParks]

haha! Yeah, was surprised when he picked up that set at Walmart. Couldn't even bring it home on the plane!

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

Super awesome enjoyed this sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, buddy! Hope the family is doing well! Be blessed!

[@malakangel9322]

Cool music vibe there

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you! Chosing the music never comes easy for me! :)

[@nataliesmith240]

Way to go P Jack on picking up the trash! Also great video, I had never heard of that place before!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Natalie! Got to take good care of our national lands!

[@billkipper3264]

Now you're in my stomping grounds. I've scrambled up that box canyon years ago and I made it a point to visit the quarry when I first moved to the area in the late 80's as I had been there as a kid while on vacation from Kansas. It's funny that you were just in the monument as I'll be there in three weeks for a four day camping trip to Echo Park. Haven't been there in a few years so I'm really looking forward to it. You really need to visit when it's fully open because you barely scratched the surface. Glad you had a good time though.

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Bill, enjoyed reading that! Yes, our goal was the canyon district in CO, but actually discovered it was closed a few days before heading out. The Utah side wasn't a bad substitute! Sounds like you have a great trip lined-up! Enjoy!

[@RobertLWard]

I bet this one was super high on your list. Glad you got the chance to see it! Heard some good things from that park. Great video! Im now in my 2nd week at school and away from home but feeling good and positive about the future. Hope all is well with you. cant wait to hear how the Islands trip went.

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Robert, glad all is going well for you! Just got home - Virgin Islands was wonderful!

[@martinjdesmond]

Randy, great video. I last visited Dinosaur NM some thirty years ago. I hope that our family will be able to visit the park in the fall. This video will help spur me.

[@AmericasParks]

That would be great, Martin! Under-rated park... just a bit of a challenge to get there. Enjoy!

[@NationalParkWild]

When I went to Dinosaur, I went straight from Grand Teton. I left when it was 32 degrees and it was 85 when I reached Dinosaur. The temperature change was crazy!

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, even w/in the monument... vast temp differences between CO and UT due to the elevations. Have a great week!

[@neilholland6558]

Wow, off the radar for sure. Need to get down there and check this place out! Happy to see you guys picking up garbage left behind by others. You are great Americans! I always carry a plastic bag with me and do the same thing. It does make a difference leaving a place better than you found it, I just wish all others would do the same.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the kind words, Neil, and thanks for making this world a better place!

[@toml73]

I was just there last month. It is a great park. I only did the Utah side. The quarry is very neat and unique. If any one is thinking about going I say go and see it. There are many things somewhat close to it. It may be a couple hour drive to something else but it is most likely a very beautiful drive.

[@AmericasParks]

Glad to hear about your experience and thanks for the insights!

[@gracesanmarcos]

This was a highlight for our crew a few years ago.

[@AmericasParks]

Neat to hear you've enjoyed this special (and somewhat unknown) gem!

[@fathomsuperfly]

Thanks for sharing!! Our Fam loves watching your videos. We live in AZ so we have covered most of the SW but haven't done Dinosaur yet cuz its so not on the way to anything else. We are wanting to start videoing more of our trips. What do you use to shoot video? I was thinking a go pro cuz we like to hike and bike. We are tent camping in Yellowstone for 2 weeks in July. So excited!! Thanks for the videos and aligning with our morals and values!!

[@AmericasParks]

That was great comment, my friend! Had to share the kind encouragement with my wife. Seem to always be changing on the camera set-up. lol! Currently it's a Panasonic G9, small Panasonic Lumix, GoPro and iPhone. But might start using the phone as the primary camera - great footage and much easier to transport. Have a great time on your trip! Check out the "Boiling River" at Yellowstone. Cool spot on the northern end.

[@lesliesmith7835]

I want to thank you and your friends for an interesting and well done video. Randy, I have often wondered what make and model of Hiking Boot you use and do you have any favorite brand ?... Your hiker pal, Robin !!

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Robin, have always been more of a "trail-runners" guy, but needed some boots for this trip. Picked up a pair or Merrell Vibrams at Dick's and really enjoyed them.

[@lesliesmith7835]

@@AmericasParks Thank you Randy. Merrell is a good brand. Today, I was hiking in a pair of Merrell MOAB 2 Edge light hiking shoes. I also have a pair of "Keen" hiking shoes. Most of the time though, I hike in boots, either the Merrell MOAB 2 Ventilator or a pair of ASOLO'S. Most hiking boots around $120.00 are usually pretty comfortable and durable :-)

[@klondike32258]

Hey, have you ever thought about exploring state parks? There are some truly wonderful ones out there. Love your videos, brother. I feel close to God in a special way when exploring his creation, and when I can't get out or troubles threaten to overwhelm I watch your channel. Keep em' coming!

[@AmericasParks]

What a beautiful comment, Anne! I had to share those words of encouragement with my wife. Be blessed and keep seeking the King!

[@DMAX_DIY]

Just want to say.. This is on my bucket list.. I've been to La'Brea in Ca. I need to see this site! 2 trips planned and both were not possible! Crap! 3rd time is the charm I guess.. i'm stubborn.. Got to see it myself! DMAX motion sim ch !!! YEEEE Hawww

[@AmericasParks]

Hope it works for you, my friend! Really would like to see more of the Colorado side one of these days myself when the weather is warmer and things are open. Take care!

[@jimholland1592]

Coffee time with Randy and the crew👍

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for joining us, Jim!

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

I used to spend time there as a kid with my summer camp rafting and playing in the mud! Good choice for the season but, man, I can hardly wait for the snow to melt out of here, Colorado. . . .did you get your mini 2?

[@AmericasParks]

Cool, Karl... Dinosaur seems to be one of those less visited and under-appreciated parks. And yes, did get the mini 2. Had it up a few times to get the feel. Much, much easier than the old phantom!

[@markakira8988]

I was waiting for one of your friends to bust out the baseball glove and ball like in an earlier video.

[@AmericasParks]

You have a good memory, Mark! Jack's hasn't joined us since then (2017) because they kept having babies. I'll have to share that comment with him!

[@ashleythompson6024]

Hey, just wanted to let you know, that I believe the date in your description may be wrong. :)

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Ashley, great catch! Thanks so much for the "heads-up!"

[@kimmontenegro2258]

Crazy story about this place that I'd like to share especially since you're a man of faith. I was traveling back home to CO from SLC and had been praying for guidance about how I was raising my young son on the road. My family used to criticize me huge for our constant travels. I pulled into Dinosaur that early shabbat morning and parked right outside the cabin that you showed. My son and I had breakfast, read our Bible and devotional, and then did a hike. Upon our return, there was this little old lady in an RV parked right next to me. We chatted for a moment. In the conversation, she suddenly, randomly said, that I was raising him right. As I drove away, I felt, and still feel that she was an angel. This was almost 20 years ago. My son has not strayed from our faith. And is also otherwise successful and married. Thank you for this video. Hadn't thought about this for a while and I really needed this reminder that G-d will meet us literally wherever we are at.

[@AmericasParks]

Wow, what a fantastic story, Kim! Glad you could come back to one of those monumental God moments!

[@concertsandvinyl]

A lot of people on the NP FB group I am in, really have talked Dinosaur up.

[@AmericasParks]

Underrated park with a lot of diversity. A bit tough to reach, but worth it.

[@paultrottier2860]

Fly into Salt Lake. It’s only a 3.5 hour drive to Dinosaur NM.

[@AmericasParks]

Yes, good words! Actually we had three meetings in the Denver area so we chose the cheaper destination.

[@angieba6600]

👍🏻😍☃️

[@AmericasParks]

Have a great week!

[@andrewvilla1531]

How come Pastor Chris looks like he's hunting? Dinosaurs?

[@AmericasParks]

haha! Didn't know what he was thinking!

[@ellevanroamer487]

No dinosaurs in the Bible but am sure you can find dinosaurs in the Bible because it’s a magic book

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the comment, Elle. If you haven't, I hope you'll look seriously into the Bible and it's amazing revelation of God. Consider the book of John. Have a great week, my friend!

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing as always iam gathering main information about places you visited for all subscribers to benefit from here it’s dinosaur national monument is an American National monument located on southeast of Uinta mountain on border between Colorado and Utah confluence of green and gampa rivers although most of mountain area in Moffat county Colorado dinosaur uarry. Is located in Utah north of town of Jensen Utah nearest city vernal Utah located Moffat County Colorado established 1915 expanded in 1938 its included wealth of natural history willd landscapes park contains over 800 fossils paleontological sites including allosaurus delinonychus. Abydosaurus various sauropods international dark sky association designated dinosaur national monument park in2019 rock layer enclosing fossils is sand stones conglomerate bed of alluvial

[@AmericasParks]

Good work!

[@Khatoon170]

Finally river bed origin known as Morrison formation from Jurassic period some 150 million years old Fremont people lived in that area before 14 th century near Fremont river Fremont culture bonebeds discovered in 1909 by earl Douglass paleontologist working collecting for Carnegie museum of natural history thousands of fossils shipped them back museum in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania for study President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed dinosaur bed as national monument there are national register of historic places prehistoric sites castle park archeological district Fremont culture Ute Shoshone people mantle cave Fremont culture other sites Josie basset Morrison complex den is julien inscription rial chew ranch complex upper wade Curtis cabin thank you for your cultural documentary channel ihope you have great time stay safe blessed good luck to you your loved ones

[@AmericasParks]

Always great to hear from you, my friend!