Dinosaur, Colorado
- For information, contact the Colorado Welcome Center at 101 East Stegosaurus St., Dinosaur, CO 81610
The community welcomes visitors and travelers
from around the world for the many
spectacular sites and recreational opportunities
of the area. There are
herds of pronghorn antelope,
deer, elk and wild horses.
Miles of scenic adventure
roads, bike paths, and hiking trails
through high desert plateaus, canyons
and mountains are bountiful. There are
nearby mountain streams with beaver dams, a
wealth of bird life, small mammals and thousands
of square miles of public lands to
explore.
Located two miles east of the town of
Dinosaur is Dinosaur National Monument. The
first dinosaur bones were discovered here in
1909 by Andrew Carnegie and Earl Douglas.
Over time, scientists have discovered 13
species of dinosaur in Dinosaur National
Monument.
Rangley was originally a Ute Indian trading
post and, later, rancher’s territory. You can look
further into the past on a self-guided tour,
where you can view ruins and ancient art
depicted on the rock walls. Maps and information
are available at the Rangley Museum, east
of town. A great place to cool off in the summer
is Kenny Reservoir, five miles east of
Rangley. Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming
at this small, but pleasant watering hole. For a
sunset and solitude, drive about 20 minutes
south of town up Rabbit Mountain, where
worries fade and memories are made.
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