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.

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.

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.

We decided to visit Meeker CO and reached out to the Meeker Chamber for references. We were…read morebringing our own Polaris RZR and needed a guide for the Wagon Wheel Trail system. They recommended Gianinetti's and we could be happier. The guide Gianinetti's Powersports Rental provided was a perfect match for our riding style and preferences. The guide was both personable and experienced. We learned the hard way from other trail systems that a guide will help you figure out the best ways to get around, but they will also show you the best trails for your capabilities. Gianinetti's Powersports Rental also provides great rates for rental machines and great personal service. Don't waste your time call Gianinetti's Powersports Rental if you plan on visiting Meeker CO or the Wagon Wheel Trail system.

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.

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?

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.

My husband and I have enjoyed several tours through large cities. We have made these initial…read morejourneys to new places to see if there are points of interest we'd enjoy spending additional time at. Well, we have visited Salt Lake City many times, but decided this time we should be tourists. We had the best experience ever!! We learned so many interesting facts, and were entertained completely by our tour guides! We highly recommend this adventure!

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!!

I am a dinosaur fanatic. This place was awesome. I was able to actually touch the fossils. Being…read moreable to be that close really lets you see just how big these creatures were. It's truly amazing. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone, especially fellow Dino Geeks!!!

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.

You'll need the national park pass or plan to pay the $25 entrance fee to get into the park. I like…read moreto give that heads up since I wasn't expecting that hefty price. That said, I was very happy with the experience. The gift shop is modest in size, but does have some neat items in it. There's a shuttle that will drive you up to the wall of bones, if that's what you're here for (which I was). The shuttle driver was friendly and welcoming. Aside from this area, there's a handful of hikes you can do while you're here.

Absolutely stunning! It's a 3.5 hr drive from Salt Lake City, so a bit out of the way, but WOW what…read morea sight! The quarry visitor center is breathtaking. There are so many Dino bones in one spot and the history of the deposits are fascinating. You can even touch REAL dinosaur bones! These national park guide at the wall was so nice and answered all our questions. These Dino skeletons are all over natural history museums around the world, which is amazing. Recommend seeing the quarry visitor center, taking the shuttle to the dinosaur wall, and then doing the fossil hike back to the visitor center.

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!

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

Professional, fun, knowledgeable, affordable. Recommend 10/10 you will not be disappointed!!…read more And lunch was the best lunch I have ever enjoyed in the outdoors.