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6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Jensen That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Jensen, United States including Dinosaur Quarry, Adrift Adventures Dinosaur National Monument, Dinosaur National Monument, McKee Springs Petroglyphs, Cub Creek Petroglyphs, Josie Morris Cabin.
1. Dinosaur Quarry
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5.0 based on 126 reviews
Part of Dinosaur National Monument, the Quarry contains one of the highest concentrations of fossilized dinosaur bones from the Jurassic period.
Reviewed By sharonbJ5149RV - Dumfries, United States
Trying to book the appointment at the visiters center was frustrating. But the ranger at the desk was very helpful and friendly. Open air shuttle was great at keeping everyone distant and was cleaned after every run up the hill. We had an amazing time. The wall of bones was awesome. We were not going to touch the bone but there was plenty of sanitizer near the bone. It was perfect.
2. Adrift Adventures Dinosaur National Monument
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5.0 based on 181 reviews
Join us for a fun and educational one day family whitewater rafting trip through Split Mountain Gorge on the Green River. Adrift Adventures is one of two river outfitters with a permit to offer this family-friendly rafting adventure, so space is limited and advanced reservations are highly recommended. Try a 4 day rafting trip through the Gates of Lodore on the Green River or a 5 day rafting trip on the Yampa River.
3. Dinosaur National Monument
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4.5 based on 914 reviews
Dinosaurs once roamed here. Their fantastic remains are still visible embedded in the rocks. Today, the mountains, desert and untamed rivers flowing in deep canyons, support an array of life. Petroglyphs hint at earlier cultures. Later, homesteaders and outlaws found refuge here. Whether your passion is science, adventure, history or scenery, Dinosaur offers much to explore.
Reviewed By SandyF801 - Thornton, United States
My son and I visited Dinosaur National Monument as part of we called "Dinosaur Week" (we had just watched Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom the night it was released in theaters and then we traveled here a couple of days later). There are two parts to the Monument- the western side in Utah and the eastern side in Colorado. The Utah side is by far the most interesting if you've come to see dinosaur bones. Right after you enter the Monument, the Visitors Center is on your left. There are quite a few covered picnic tables scattered around the parking area, so we enjoyed our lunch there (some fast food bought in the nearby town of Vernal; there are no other places to buy meals in the area. If you need a hotel room, I suggest staying at the Dinosaur Inn & Suites in Vernal, which is where we stayed for 2 nights- see separate review). At the Visitors Center, we had to wait only a few minutes for the next shuttle to arrive which ferried us up the hill to the exhibit hall (a beautifully-designed building) which contains the quarry with hundreds of dinosaur bones carefully excavated so they are jutting out of the cliff side. Totally amazing. Some of them you are allowed to touch. Reading all the facts and history about the fossils and the paleontologist who discovered them is fascinating. If you have ever seen dinosaur skeletons in a museum, you'll have a whole new appreciation for where they came from after viewing the quarry. Fossils from the quarry are displayed in many museums around the U.S. including the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. If you are traveling with pets, let the ranger at the Visitors Center know and they will give you a special pass so you can drive your own vehicle up to the exhibit hall, which takes only a few minutes. The only other things to do in this part of the Monument are hike the trail between the Visitors Center and the exhibit hall looking for fossils, drive the road and view the petroglyphs, and at the end of the route is an old cabin you can walk around in that Josie, a pioneer lady who had been married five times, lived in from 1913-1963 by herself with no plumbing, electricity or neighbors. If you love learning about paleontology or have a dinosaur enthusiast in your family, this is a great place to visit.
4. McKee Springs Petroglyphs
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By JW041 - Evansville, United States
Some of the best petroglyphs I have seen. Worth a stop for sure! It is about a 10 mile drive on a gravel road. I was in a small Nissan and it did fine.
5. Cub Creek Petroglyphs
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By JW041 - Evansville, United States
Huge lizard petroglyphs. Many other ones too. In my opinion, a must see. You can see them up close with a short hike along a marked trail.
