This is a large museum near the center of Vernal, UT. It is a logical place for it, less than 20…read moremiles from Dinosaur National Monument. Parking is on-site in a dedicated lot behind the museum. The entrance fee when we visited was $10 per person. The museum is probably best for families with elementary school aged (or younger) kids. No one in our group was under 25, but we liked it. The exhibits are spread over 2 floors and also include some full size replicas of dinosaurs (and a mammoth) outside as well. If you start on the top floor, there are exhibits that include some dinosaur history and then basically trace life on earth through various eras. You descend on a long sloping hallway through these exhibits until you reach the most recent (still pre-history) section. This transitions into some dinosaur skeletons and simulated archeology digs. You are back on the ground floor at this point. Also on this level is a theater which shows a film about the history of the area, a window into a sop where they clean and prepare fossils for exhibit, and an exhibit about tourism activities in the area. It is worth checking out the full size replicas of multiple dinosaurs around about 1/3 of the exterior of the building also. We arrived here in the afternoon just an hour or so before closing time at 5 p.m. We still managed tour the whole place, but if you are really interested you may want to allocate at least 2 hours. If you are in Vernal, this is definitely worth checking out.

OK... realize Vernal is nowhere near the size of a big city - so set your expectations accordingly…read more- and you'll quickly realize that - wow - this place has so much more than you'd expect as a result. When you go in, there's a movie that sets the stage. Can get boring for kids, yet works well for adults. Then, you just follow the route through about six or seven rooms ranging from a fossil dig, to history going back to the dinosaur age, to geologic history, along with a room that is "find the ancient animal" that kids love. Once finished, you've gradually moved from the 1st floor to the 2nd. There's a few more small exhibits. Then... outside is a route that goes around much of the building that has life-size recreated dinosaurs in their habitats. Takes about 90 minutes to do the whole thing depending on whether you are just adults, or have kids that are interested.

Great experience with Gianinetti's. Rented with them on 7/21/2026 for all day rental. Staff was…read moresuper friendly and informative. The machine was immaculately clean and ready to go when we picked it up. They provided all the support, contact, and information we needed. We had a great day on the trails with the family. We'll definitely be coming back next summer ! Highly recommend !

Polaris would do themselves a favor by taking what Gianinetti's does for their customers and…read morecloning it with other outlets. They're first and foremost safe, then friendly, courteous, and reasonably priced. I've been in the rental business for 35 years different industry, but customer service is customer service and they are the the ultimate , thanks you very much for an enjoyable experience.

I love a small town museum that tells the story of its history. This one represents the vibe of the…read morecommunity very well with some artifacts of its early days and inhabitants. When I visited there were several quilts of display with active voting taking place. What says small town like a quilt display?

If you want to see the history of the area in a clean, compact museum -this is it! Starts with the…read moreinitial Native Americans all the way through today. Has a couple of movies. There is an area for the children to play. Takes about 45 minutes to an hour to see it all. Be advised that they are closed on Sunday. My wife and I expected that tourist attractions would be open on the weekends.

We spent three days with Spinner Fall Guide Service's Colby Crossland and even though fishing was…read moreslow for every guide on the Green. But Colby still put us on fish and we did significantly better the majority of boats on the river. The other bonus in having Colby as your guide is his vast knowledge on nearly any subject. He's a fine steward of the river eco-system and truly provides his clients with far more than day of fishing.

A great day in challenging conditions. Spinner Fall is awesome. Even with high winds and very few…read morebugs due to being late in the season, our guide made it happen

Fantastic tour got to experience some real beautiful sights I highly recommend this tour to…read moreeveryone who is looking to get a good view of Salt Lake City.

I was able to get to know Salt Lake City and the great state of Utah in this four hours bus tour…read more Very informative if you are willing to listen and interested in history.

For anyone that likes dinosaurs, fossils or rock formations, this is your place! There are so many…read moreamazing artifacts and glimpses into history throughout this area. Take some time to hike the trails, or at least drive the area to enjoy the beautiful scenery! On the Utah side, stop by the visitor's center and the wall of bones to learn some fascinating facts about the history of the area.

I absolutely love this national monument! The scenery is gorgeous! It has a road that you can…read morefollow to look at different formations in the land. I would have loved to take a tour, but it was closed because of the government shutdown. I will be back, so I can get the full experience!!

PACKED with information, this awesome little Museum is bigger than it seems when driving up to the…read morefront. Displays about all of the oil, gas, and coal mining that have went on in this isolated small Town are very interesting.... I really liked the old all iron jail. Walk from building to building and take in life from fiftyto eighty years ago!

From the owner: The Rangely Outdoor Museum preserves in historical buildings and exhibits the unique history of the…read moreRangely area. There are three distinct categories: Pre-history & Native People, Pioneer & Ranching, and Energy Development.

Absolutely spectacular. It was amazing to see a wall of rock with thousands of actual dinosaur…read morefossils, unexcavated, and have the pleasure of discussing them with a very knowledgeable ranger on site. The location is gobsmackingly beautiful - see photo. We also visited the Josie Morris Cabin, and riverside boat landings and campgrounds three times total during our stay. On one of these drives, I hiked up to the lizard petroglyphs for a closer look, keeping a respectful distance on the rocky ledge. Birdwatching was wonderful, rangers were very helpful and informative, and the visitor center's gift shop had everything an indulgent grandparent could ever wish for.

DINO is amazing and huge. It would be difficult to see everything in one trip. The history,…read moregeology, and paleontology each could be a trip. The campgrounds are well run and well maintained, especially considering how Congress has been trying to starve the NPS. The welcome center is great, but you have to visit the quarry!

As the previous reviewer says, there is more than one entrance to Dinosaur National Monument, each…read moreone doing something different. This is the Visitors Center that leads to scenic views but no dinosaurs and no petroglyphs. BUT.. they do have their own National Park stamp for those collectors, they have a gift shop, knowledgeable Rangers and bathrooms so all is not lost! The Main Visitors Center is out of Jensen, Utah. Search Yelp under that city and it will come up.

First off, GPS F#cks you up coming out here. There is actually two locations. Make sure you do NOT…read morego the visitor center if you are going to try to see the fossils. The visitor center is LAME and about 40 miles away from the actual museum. The place is cool to see but idk if it's worth a $10 admission (per car) or driving out of the way to go see it. It's basically one medium sized building full of fossils. And in the middle of f#cking nowhere!

Had a great experience on the Gates of Lodore 4-Day trip. The guides did a good job making everyone…read morefeel safe by introducing the rules and safety information throughout the trip instead of all at once. It made everything easy to follow without taking away from the fun. McIver, Sinjin, Colin, Nina, Carly, and Stell were all fantastic. They kept the group engaged, helped everyone get to know each other, and cooked some great meals. The trip was well organized, the scenery was incredible, and the guides really made the experience. I'd definitely recommend OARS to anyone considering a rafting trip.

Ben was a great guide. The scenery and wildlife were beautiful. Highly recommend. Great place to…read morespend a day.